The Girlfriend (TV series)

The Girlfriend
Release poster
GenrePsychological thriller
Based onThe Girlfriend
by Michelle Frances
Starring
Theme music composerRuth Barrett
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Robin Wright
  • Gabbie Asher
  • Naomi Sheldon
  • Jonathan Cavendish
  • Will Tennant
  • Phil Robertson
  • John Zois
  • Dave Clarke
  • Michelle Frances
ProducerCaroline Norris
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

The Girlfriend is an upcoming psychological thriller television series for Amazon Prime Video directed by Robin Wright, who also stars. It is an adaptation of the Michelle Frances novel of the same name. It is set to premiere on 10 September 2025.

Premise

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The series is expected to explore themes of love, greed, and power depicting a mother's reaction to her son's new girlfriend and her perceived motivations.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The project was reported in May 2024, with Gabbie Asher and Naomi Sheldon adapting the Michelle Frances novel for the television series, with episodes also written by Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Polly Cavendish, Isis Davis, Helen Kingston, Smita Bhide, and Matt Evans. Asher and Sheldon is also an executive producer. Robin Wright is executive producer as well as directing and starring. Jonathan Cavendish, Will Tennant, and Phil Robertson of Imaginarium Productions executive produce along with John Zois, Dave Clarke, and Frances. The series is also produced by Amazon MGM Studios for their Amazon Prime Video streaming service.[2][3] Caroline Norris is series producer.[4]

Robin Wright is joined in the lead cast by Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson and Waleed Zuaiter.[5] In August 2024, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie joined the cast in series regular roles.[6]

Filming started in June 2024 in London.[7][8] Filming also took place in Spain.[9]

Release

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The six-episode series is slated to be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video beginning 10 September 2025.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Azeem, Safwan (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright Will Star in & Direct 'The Girlfriend' for Prime Video". Collider. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright to Star in, Direct 'The Girlfriend' Series Adaptation at Amazon; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter Among Cast". Variety.
  3. ^ a b Petski, Denise (13 August 2025). "'The Girlfriend' Trailer: Robin Wright's Suspicions Grow In Extended Look At Prime Video Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  4. ^ Cordero, Rosy (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright-Led 'The Girlfriend' Ordered To Series At Prime Video; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson & Waleed Zuaiter Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (2 May 2024). "Robin Wright to Star in, Direct Amazon Drama 'The Girlfriend'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  6. ^ Rice, Lynette (22 August 2024). "'The Girlfriend': Six Actors Cast In Series Regular Roles On Prime Video Drama Starring Robin Wright". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  7. ^ Munden, Katherine (24 June 2024). "Filming starts on Robin Wright's The Girlfriend for Prime Video". The Knowledge. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  8. ^ Calnan, Ellie (18 July 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  9. ^ Griñán, Francisco (3 October 2024). "Hollywood star takes Malaga port by storm while filming new Amazon MGM series". Surinenglish. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
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