HBO picks up Laura Dern's 'Enlightened'

HBO has picked up Laura Dern comedy series Enlightened, reports Variety

The half-hour show is written and produced by Mike White and stars Dern as a self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening after suffering a nervous breakdown.

"I am stoked to finally party with HBO," White said.

He added: "I feel lucky to have been given this opportunity to make something original, heartfelt and weird."

Whit also directed the series pilot.

Enlightened is expected to premiere on HBO this summer.