Elin Hilderbrand discusses screen adaptations at Nantucket panel
She was joined by showrunners Jenna Lamia of The Perfect Couple and Bekah Brunstetter of The Five-Star Weekend to share insights into her growing slate of TV projects.
Hilderbrand confirmed that The Five-Star Weekend is currently in development as a limited series for Peacock, with Brunstetter attached as showrunner. The story centers on themes of friendship, grief, and self-discovery, and will bring a different emotional tone from some of her previous adaptations.
She also revealed that her holiday-themed novel Winter Street is being considered for future adaptation, though no production timeline or network has been confirmed.
While The Perfect Couple, her Netflix limited series, was discussed during the panel, Hilderbrand did not share any new details about a continuation. As of now, Netflix has not confirmed plans for a second season.
Throughout the panel, Hilderbrand emphasized her desire to maintain the unique Nantucket atmosphere in each adaptation, even as each story explores its own characters and tone.
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