Amazon Prime Video Acquires Thriller Series 'The Second Lady' for Development
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Amazon Prime Video has won the rights to develop 'The Second Lady', a thriller series based on Irving Wallace's bestselling novel. The project, which involves a high-profile creative team including Jessica Sharzer and Kevin Williamson, marks the first sale under Universal Television's new mini first-look deal model.
Facts First
- Amazon Prime Video has acquired 'The Second Lady' for development following a competitive situation.
- The series is based on Irving Wallace's bestselling novel and features a plot involving the abduction of the First Lady.
- Jessica Sharzer is adapting the book and will executive produce under her Universal Television (UTV) mini first-look deal.
- Kevin Williamson and Ben Fast of Outerbanks Entertainment will executive produce under their overall deal with UTV.
- This is the first project sold to a platform via UTV's new mini first-look deal model launched in 2025.
What Happened
Amazon Prime Video has acquired the thriller series 'The Second Lady' for development, based on the bestselling novel by Irving Wallace. Jessica Sharzer is adapting the book for the screen and will serve as an executive producer. Kevin Williamson and Ben Fast of Outerbanks Entertainment, along with Peter J. Donaldson, will also executive produce. David Wallechinsky, the son and executor of the Irving Wallace estate, will serve as co-executive producer. Universal Television (UTV) is the studio for the project.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy political thrillers, this project could bring a new, high-stakes series to your streaming queue. The involvement of creators like Jessica Sharzer and Kevin Williamson suggests a series with strong production values and compelling storytelling. The deal also signals a shift in how studios develop content, which could lead to more projects being greenlit efficiently.
What's Next
The project will now move into active development at Amazon Prime Video. The success of this first project under UTV's mini first-look deal model could encourage the studio to pursue similar agreements with other creators, potentially leading to a faster pipeline of new shows for viewers.