Starzhas handed an eight-episode series order to thriller dramaThe Hunting Wives.The project, based on the novel by May Cobb, is executive produced by Cobb,Hightowncreator Rebecca Cutter, who wrote the adaptation and will serve as showrunner, and 3 Arts EntertainmentsErwin Stoff.LionsgateTelevision produces with 3 Arts.Primetime-PanicYour Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersSee All
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This marks Starzs first new series pickup since the end of the writers strike.
Last week, the networkcanceled sophomore showsHeels, launch the WorldandBlindspottingand opted not to move forward withThe Venery of Samantha Birdwhich had paused production in May due to the strike with two episodes left to film.The Hunting Wivesjoins another female-centered upcoming series Starz has in the wings,Three Women,as the web link is tweaking its programming slate built around the hitPowerandOutlanderfranchises.
The Hunting Wivesgives both Cutter and Stoff a second series at Starz where she created and executive producesHightown, renewed for a third season, and he executive producesThe Serpent Queen, returning for a second season next year.
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After decades focused on features, producing tentpoles likeThe MatrixandEdge of Tomorrow,3 Arts co-founder Stoff has been expanding into TV over the past several years and currently executive produces five series, the two Starz dramas as well as Maxs comedyJulia,which is coming back for Season 2 next month, and the upcoming Netflix animated seriesBlue Eye Samuraiand Fox dramaDoc.
The Hunting Wivestells the story of Sophie ONeil and her familys move from the East Coast to deep-red East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks irresistible charms and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
The Hunting Wivesis a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride, said Kathryn Busby, Starzs President of Original Programming.
Were excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starzs slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.
Alex Alberts, Director of Original Programming, Tara Roy, Director of Original Programming and Christina Jokanovich, Senior Vice President of Original Programming, are the executives overseeingThe Hunting Wivesfor Starz, and Scott Herbst and Courtney Mock are overseeing for Lionsgate Television.
