The Girlfriend has been ordered to collection at Prime Video, which Home of Playing cards actress Robin Wright is ready to steer and direct. The collection can be primarily based on Michelle Frances’ 2018 debut novel of the identical title.
In response to Deadline, Wright can be joined by Olivia Cooke (Home of the Dragon), Laurie Davidson (Mary and George), and Waleed Zuaiter (Gangs of London). The bestselling novel the collection can be primarily based on is billed as “a gripping and chilling” psychological thriller that may revolve round an unforgivable lie that may change the lives of these concerned.
What’s The Girlfriend about?
The collection facilities on Laura (Wright), a girl who has all of it: a profitable profession, a cheerful marriage with Howard (Zuaiter), and a sort and proficient son, Daniel (Davidson). Laura’s life will change when Daniel brings his girlfriend Cherry (Cooke) residence. A lovely and good younger girl, Cherry by no means had the chance or privileges her boyfriend had. And he or she needs Laura’s seemingly excellent life.
“Cherry involves the household wide-eyed and desires to be welcomed with open arms, however Laura suspects she’s not all that she appears,” the e-book’s synopsis reads. “When tragedy strikes, an [unforgivable] lie is instructed. It’s an act of desperation, however the fall-out will change their lives endlessly.”
The collection is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios. The e-book’s creator may even function the manager producer, together with Jonathan Cavendish, Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, and Gabbie Asher.
“I’m thrilled to be directing and performing on this wildly scrumptious psychological thriller crammed with plot twists and stunning character turns, and to be working with such proficient actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an general superb solid & crew,” Wright mentioned in a press release (by way of Deadline).
