Emma Roberts and her production company, Belletrist Productions, are teaming up with renowned author Candace Bushnell to bring her latest novel, One Fifth Avenue, to the small screen. The duo has enlisted the help of producer Marci Klein to adapt the story into a captivating television series. Firstly, One Fifth Avenue follows the lives of four women from different generations who share a luxurious apartment building on Fifth Avenue. So far, the series promises to delve into themes of love, loss, ambition, and the enduring bonds of friendship.
Emma Roberts and Klein have previously collaborated on the successful Hulu series Tell Me Lies, which was also based on a popular novel. Their partnership with Bushnell, the iconic author behind Sex and the City, further solidifies their reputation for producing compelling and female-driven content. No network or streaming platform has been officially announced for the One Fifth Avenue series yet, but industry insiders anticipate high interest from major player.
Originally published in 2008 by Hachette Books, One Fifth Avenue chronicles the lives of four women intertwined within the prestigious Art Deco skyscraper. This iconic building, a symbol of wealth and power, serves as the backdrop for their aspirations, secrets, and dreams. From a hedge fund wife to a seasoned gossip columnist, each woman's story unfolds against the backdrop of this opulent address. On the flip side, Emma Roberts is now actively working in various projects recently. She starred in films like Madame Web, Space Cadet, Maybe I Do, About Fate, and Abandoned. On the television front, she reprised her role in American Horror Story and starred in and executive produced the Hulu series Tell Me Lies.
