The author herself expressed joy at having Robin Wright both star in and direct the adaptation, describing it as a dream come true. Wright was hailed as "the perfect Laura" by Frances.
The series is being produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, with Caroline Norris serving as producer. Executives on board include Jonathan Cavendish, Robin Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher, and Michelle Frances. "The Girlfriend" has been adapted for the screen by Gabbie Asher and Naomi Sheldon, with episodes penned by Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, and Helen Kingston.
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Here is Vernon Sanders, head of television of Amazon MGM Studios, statement about the upcoming project:
“The Girlfriend is a suspenseful family drama about the collapse of a mother and son’s bond, shown through relatable themes of love, greed, and power. This series speaks directly to our Pan-English strategy maintained by Rola Bauer and we’re thrilled to work with Imaginarium and Robin Wright in adapting Michelle Frances’ compelling story for our global Prime Video customers.”
Here is Robin Wright's statement about the upcoming project:
“I’m thrilled to be directing and acting in this wildly delicious psychological thriller filled with plot twists and surprising character turns, and to be working with such talented actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an overall amazing cast & crew…so excited!”
Here is the goodreads synopsis of The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances:
The addictive Number One bestselling thriller, perfect for fans of Into the Water.
A girl. A boy. His mother. And the lie she'll wish she'd never told.
The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances is a gripping and chilling debut psychological thriller, based on the fall-out following an unforgiveable lie. It looks at the potentially charged relationship between girlfriend, boyfriend and his mother, which most women can identify with, and locates it in an extreme but believable setting.
Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three year-old son, Daniel, who is kind, handsome, and talented. Then Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is young, beautiful and smart but she hasn't had the same opportunities as Daniel. And she wants Laura's life.
Cherry comes to the family wide-eyed and wants to be welcomed with open arms, but Laura suspects she's not all that she seems.
When tragedy strikes, an unforgiveable lie is told. It is an act of desperation, but the fall-out will change their lives forever.
Source: Deadline