Peacock Developing Scripted Series on Gilgo Beach Murders
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Peacock is developing a scripted true crime series based on the Gilgo Beach murders, with Jordan Hawley writing and executive producing and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson also executive producing. The series is inspired by the Peacock docuseries 'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'. Rex Heuermann, the man arrested for the murders, recently pled guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.
Facts First
- Peacock is developing a scripted series based on the Gilgo Beach serial murders.
- Jordan Hawley will write and executive produce, with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson also executive producing under his G-Unit Films and Television banner.
- The series is inspired by a Peacock docuseries on the same case, which Jackson also executive produced.
- Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with seven of the ten murders discovered near Gilgo Beach and has pled guilty.
- Heuermann is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.
What Happened
Peacock is developing a scripted true crime series based on the Gilgo Beach murders. Jordan Hawley is set to write and executive produce the project, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson is executive producing under his G-Unit Films and Television banner. The series is inspired by the Peacock docuseries 'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets', which Jackson also executive produced. The official logline states the series will explore how a Long Island serial killer evaded law enforcement for 30 years and the impact on his family when he was caught. Police discovered ten sets of human remains near Gilgo Beach, New York, between 2010 and 2011. Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with seven of those murders and admitted to an eighth after his arrest. He recently pled guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a viewer of true crime or scripted dramas, this project may lead to a new high-profile series on a streaming platform. The involvement of established producers like Jordan Hawley and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson could indicate a significant production investment, aiming for a compelling dramatization of a well-known case. The series may bring renewed attention to the victims and the legal proceedings surrounding Rex Heuermann.
What's Next
Jordan Hawley will write the series, and production will proceed under UCP. The project is one of several in development for Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, who is also developing a series based on his novel 'The Accomplice' for Peacock and is an executive producer on the upcoming Starz boxing drama 'Fightland'. Rex Heuermann's sentencing is scheduled for June 2026, which may coincide with the development or release timeline of the series.