After a bidding war between, Hulu has ordered a straight-to-series order for the adaptation of Celeste Ng’s book Little Fires Everywhere is set to release with Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington attached to star and also executive produce. Despite Hulu picking up the series, a premiere date for the eight-episode drama has not yet been determined.
Little Fires Everywhere follows the Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. The story explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and believing that following the rules can avert disaster. Hulu chief content officer Joel Stillerman stated,
“Celeste wove a beautiful, riveting story that spoke to all of us, and when we heard the vision Reese, Kerry and Liz have for the series, we knew immediately that we had to bring it to Hulu,” . “We’re honored to bring this powerful story to the screen with Hello Sunshine, in their first studio project. This is exactly the type of compelling and culturally relevant content that embodies our Hulu Originals brand.”
Reese Witherspoon also commented and stated,
“At Hello Sunshine, we strive to shine a light on female-driven stories that are rooted in inspiration, emotion and truth – all of which form the bedrock of Celeste Ng’s ingenious work,” “Hulu has a rich history of transforming groundbreaking literature into groundbreaking television, and we are confident that their talented team will use this story to spur a long-overdue dialogue around race, class, and what it means to be a mother. With Kerry Washington, Liz Tigelaar and now Hulu, Hello Sunshine has brought together a dream lineup of creative collaborators, and we are privileged and humbled to have the opportunity to work with them to bring this important project to life.”
The two popular actresses should bring many viewers to the upcoming series.
