The Girlfriend is an upcoming psychological thriller television series for Amazon Prime Video directed by Robin Wright, who also stars. It is an adaptation of the Michelle Frances novel of the same name.
The Girlfriend | |
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Genre | Psychological thriller |
Based on | The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances |
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Directed by | Robin Wright |
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Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
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Producer | Caroline Norris |
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Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Premise
editThe series is expected to explore themes of love, greed, and power depicting a mother's reaction to her son's new girlfriend and her perceived motivations.[1]
Cast
edit- Robin Wright as Laura
- Olivia Cooke as Cherry
- Laurie Davidson as Danny
- Waleed Zuaiter as Howard
Production
editThe project was reported in May 2024, with Gabbie Asher and Naomi Sheldon adapting the Michelle Frances novel for the television series, with episodes also written by Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, and Helen Kingston. Asher is also an executive producer. Robin Wright is executive producer as well as directing and starring. Jonathan Cavendish, Will Tennant, and Phil Robertson of Imaginarium Productions will executive produce along with John Zois, Dave Clarke, and Frances. The series is also produced by Amazon MGM Studios for their Amazon Prime Video streaming service.[2] Caroline Norris is series producer.[3]
Robin Wright is joined in the lead cast by Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson and Waleed Zuaiter.[4]
References
edit- ^ Azeem, Safwan (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright Will Star in & Direct 'The Girlfriend' for Prime Video". Collider. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright to Star in, Direct 'The Girlfriend' Series Adaptation at Amazon; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter Among Cast".
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright-Led 'The Girlfriend' Ordered To Series At Prime Video; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson & Waleed Zuaiter Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright to Star in, Direct Amazon Drama 'The Girlfriend'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ Munden, Katherine (24 June 2024). "Filming starts on Robin Wright's The Girlfriend for Prime Video". The Knowledge. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (18 July 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved 18 July 2024.