Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon

Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel are set to feature a series transformation of the Alafair Burke novel "The Better Sister" at Amazon Prime Video, Assortment has learned.

"The Better Sister" is portrayed as a spine chiller about "Chloe (Biel), who travels through the world with her attractive legal counselor spouse Adam and young child Ethan close by while her alienated sister Nicky (Banks) hustles to get by while attempting to remain clean," per the authority depiction. " At the point when Adam is severely killed, the superb suspect sends shockwaves through the family, uncovering long-covered privileged insights."

The series hails from Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado, who will act as showrunners and leader makers. Brownstone Productions will also serve as executive producer, as will Biel and Michelle Purple's Iron Ocean Films. Craig Gillespie will guide notwithstanding leader delivering alongside Annie Marter through Lucky Jack Creations. The series is a co-creation between Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios accomplice) and Amazon MGM Studios, with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, and Alissa Bachner of Tomorrow Studios chief delivering. Burke will counsel on the series.

Past being a tempting thrill ride loaded with exciting bends in the road, 'The Better Sister' is a grasping tale about family fights and pardoning," says Vernon Sanders, head of TV at Amazon MGM Studios. " The splendid pair of Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks make certain to rejuvenate these characters in the most credible manner close by Olivia, Regina, Craig, and the capable group at Tomorrow Studios. To bring Alafair Burke's original IP to life for our global Prime Video subscribers, the series is in the best hands.

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As an entertainer, Banks is known for featuring in "The Appetite Game" and "The LEGO Film" establishments as well as the "On point" films. Her new credits incorporate the component "The Beanie Air pocket," the restricted series "Mrs. America," and the element "Call Jane." Banks has likewise been exceptionally dynamic as both a maker and chief lately. She delivered all the "On point" films and coordinated the second of the three. Most as of late, she coordinated the hit repulsiveness satire "Cocaine Bear." She has additionally created projects like the parody series "Harsh" and the satire highlight "Bottoms."

She is repped by UTA, Untitled Diversion, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett and Kole LLP.

"We are so appreciative to Tomorrow Studios for supporting us as we've investigated the universe of this family," said Milch and Corrado. " Craig Gillespie, who recounts essential and intense accounts of individuals able to take to drastic courses of action, brought the ideal vision for the series. Furthermore, we were unable to feel more fortunate to have Jessica and Elizabeth, who have awed us with their rich and layered work, as accomplices rejuvenating these sisters and their insider facts."

This is the second time very quickly it has been accounted for that Biel will star in a series transformation of a novel at a web-based feature. Assortment announced that Biel will likewise lead the Peacock series "The Great Little girl," in view of the novel by Karin Butcher. Biel most as of late featured in and chief created the Hulu restricted series "Candy." She has additionally recently featured in and chief created shows like "The Heathen" and "Limetown," while she and Press Sea have delivered shows like Freestyle's "Brutal Summer." Biel is known for her job in the hit WB series "seventh Paradise" and for films like "Sharp edge: Trinity," "The A-Group," "The Illusionist," and "Hitchcock

She is repped by UTA, LBI Diversion, The Lede Organization, and Yorn Levine Barnes.

"We are delighted to adjust Alafair Burke's enrapturing novel into a TV series with Prime Video; According to Marty Adelstein, founder and CEO of Tomorrow Studios, and Becky Clements, president and partner, "this has been a true labor of love for the entire team at Tomorrow Studios." The complexities of sisterhood at each age are a unique we are undeniably eager to investigate within a rigid spine chiller. It is an honor to be working with showrunners as gifted as Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado on the principal project in our new pursuit with unique chief and EP Craig Gillespie. We as a whole vibe so fortunate to have landed Jessica and Elizabeth as our featuring sisters and colleagues - a masterpiece matchup in this propulsive new series."

"I'm eager to be re-cooperating with Tomorrow Studios on this rigid suspenseful thrill ride," added Gillespie. " At the point when I read Olivia and Regina's propulsive contents, I realized I needed to be a piece of it, and I was unable to be more excited to be working with these two top notch entertainers interestingly. Watching them as matching sisters will be an impact."