The Expatriates
The Expatriates is an upcoming American drama web television series based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Janice Y.K. Lee that is set to premiere on Amazon Video.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee |
| Written by | Alice Bell & Melanie Marnich |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | Amazon Video |
Premise
The Expatriates follows "the vibrant lives of a close-knit expatriate community: where affluence is celebrated, friendships are intense but knowingly temporary, and personal lives, deaths and marriages are played out publicly—then retold with glee."[1]
Production
Development
On February 7, 2017, it was reported that Blossom Films had optioned the screen rights to Janice Y.K. Lee's novel The Expatriates with the intention of developing it into a television series. Alice Bell was attached to write the adaptation. Executive producers were expected to consist of Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, and Theresa Park with Lee set to serve as a consulting producer. Alongside Blossom Films, production companies involved with the production were slated to include POW! Productions.[2] On July 28, 2018, it was announced that Amazon had given the production a series order.[1] On January 11, 2019, it was announced that Melanie Marnich had joined Bell as co-showrunner and executive producer for the series.[3] In December 2019, it was announced Lulu Wang would serve as an executive producer on the series, as well as serve as a writer and direct multiple episodes.[4]
Casting
Alongside the initial development announcement, it was reported that Nicole Kidman would potentially star in the series.[2] However, Kidman will only serve as an executive producer on the series.[5]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (July 28, 2018). "Amazon Studios Orders 'The Expatriates' Drama Series Based On Novel From Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2017). "Nicole Kidman To Produce & Possibly Star In 'The Expatriates' TV Series Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2018.
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2019). "Writer Melanie Marnich Inks Overall Deal With Amazon Studios, Joins 'The Expatriates' As Executive Producer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- Jarvey, Natalie (December 12, 2019). "'The Farewell's' Lulu Wang Books Next Project: Amazon's Nicole Kidman Drama Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- Lattanzio, Ryan (May 16, 2020). "Lulu Wang Says Nicole Kidman Chased Her for 'The Expatriates' After 'The Farewell' — IndieWire Live". IndieWire. Retrieved June 8, 2020.