Nicole Kidman developing and starring in Girls and Their Horses series brings her into the world of equestrian drama, as she leads a TV adaptation of Eliza Jane Brazier’s novel. The series, set in Rancho Santa Fe, California, is being developed for Prime Video with production from Legendary, and co-production by Amazon MGM Studios.
Details about the murder-mystery set in Rancho Santa Fe
The show’s official description reveals an intense narrative about ambition and danger, as the story centers on the Parker family’s efforts to establish their daughters in the elite and sometimes perilous world of competitive horse riding.
“follows the newly wealthy Parker family as they aim to position their teenage daughters in the rarified, sometimes-deadly world of competitive horse riding.”
—Show’s official logline
Eliza Jane Brazier, who authored the original novel, is penning the pilot episode herself. No stranger to TV adaptations, Brazier previously brought two of her other works, If I Disappear and Good Rich People, to television for 20th Television and MRC. Her latest novel, It Had To Be You, has also been turned into a feature screenplay for Sony.
Who’s involved in the production
Kidman will take on the dual role of executive producer and star, working through her own production company, Blossom Films. She is joined by Per Saari and Brazier as fellow executive producers. Jenna Lamia, known for her work on Netflix’s The Perfect Couple—which also featured Kidman—will act as showrunner and executive producer for the series.
The involvement of Amazon MGM Studios and legendary television figures like Lamia and Kidman, paired with Brazier’s screenwriting, promises a fresh take on murder mysteries set in unique communities. Brazier is represented by WME and Kleinberg Lange Cuddy & Carlo.
Kidman’s ongoing influence in television dramas
This project marks another step in Nicole Kidman’s strong presence in distinguished TV dramas and mysteries. Recently, Kidman starred in and produced The Perfect Couple and returned for a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers, which premiered its second season on May 21. Her well-regarded performance in HBO’s Big Little Lies earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series.
The significance of this upcoming adaptation
The new series is poised to blend high-stakes sports intrigue with family dynamics, positioning Nicole Kidman at the forefront of another anticipated TV event. The collaboration of acclaimed talents and production companies like Netflix, Amazon, and HBO signals heightened interest in both the book and its star-powered adaptation, likely to draw attention from fans of mystery dramas and equestrian stories alike.
