The Girlfriend (TV series)
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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 |
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.
Premise
The 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
- Robin Wright as Laura
- Olivia Cooke as Cherry
- Laurie Davidson as Danny
- Waleed Zuaiter as Howard
- Anna Chancellor
- Francesca Corney
- Shalom Brune-Franklin
- Karen Henthorn
- Leo Suter
- Tanya Moodie
Production
The 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] In August 2024, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie joined the cast in series regular roles.[5]
Filming started in June 2024 in London.[6][7] Filming also took place in Spain.[8]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (22 August 2024). "'The Girlfriend': Six Actors Cast In Series Regular Roles On Prime Video Drama Starring Robin Wright". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 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.
- ^ Griñán, Francisco (3 October 2024). "Hollywood star takes Malaga port by storm while filming new Amazon MGM series". Surinenglish. Retrieved 3 October 2024.