E! Sets New Jenner Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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E! in July will launch its new reality series profiling the life of Caitlyn Jenner -- formerly Bruce Jenner -- the network said Wednesday.

The series, I Am Cait, will premiere July 26 and will follow the former Olympic Gold medalist as she seeks out her "new normal" as as a transgender woman, according to network officials. 

The eight-part, one-hour series will also air on E! channels internationally in more than 120 countries. I Am Cait will be produced by Bunim/Murray Productions.

The announcement comes on the heels of the release earler this week of Jenner's much publicized first photos in the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair and ESPN's announcement that she will receive this year's Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.