Showtime Renews 'The Big C' for Third Season

Showtime has
renewed its comedy The Big C for a
third season, with ten episodes heading into production for a 2012 premiere.

The series, which
will conclude its second season on Sept. 26, follows Laura Linney as Cathy, a
suburban mother with terminal cancer, who tries to revamp her life following
the diagnosis.

The Big C was created by Darlene Hunt, who also writes and executive produces for
the series. Jenny Bicks, Laura Linney,
Neal H. Moritz and Vivian Cannon also serve as executive producers.