PEACOCK RENEWS ‘THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND’ FOR SECOND SEASON
Jennifer Garner Starrer Is Streamer’s Most-Watched Scripted Series Ever
Peacock has renewed its hit series “The Five Star Weekend” for a second season.
“The Five Star Weekend” is Peacock’s #1 scripted series of all time in overall reach and stands at 1.8 billion minutes watched.
According to preliminary Nielsen data, the series ranked among the Top 5 streaming original series during its first two weeks following its July 9 premiere.
The book on which the series is based is currently ranked among the Top 10 on The New York Times bestsellers list.
“Audiences have completely embraced this wholly relatable story of friendship, and what it means to reconnect with the people in your life who truly make a difference,” said Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBC & Peacock. “A huge thank you to our amazing cast, writers, directors, producers and to our magical crew who all worked tirelessly to bring Elin’s enormously popular book to the screen, and to the audiences who enjoyed watching this summer escape as much as we enjoyed making it.”
“It’s such a joy and privilege to create a world that people want to keep living in,” said executive producer Bekah Brunstetter. “I’m so thrilled by the chance to give fans of the show more time with the stars, and dig even further into these incredible characters. Knowing how deeply committed they are to this trip, I can’t wait to take them on their next adventure.”
“Regina, Chloe, Gemma, D’Arcy and I have had the best time talking to people about ‘Five Star Weekend.’ We’re so happy you love it as much as we loved making it for you,” said star and executive producer Jennifer Garner. “If you’re curious about what’s going to happen next, imagine how we feel! We’re grateful to Elin, Bekah, our producers, directors and Peacock for hosting the ultimate girls’ weekend that will be season two.”
Elle magazine touts that the series has “juicy twists and emotional reveals” while The New York Times says, “Part of the show’s magic is the different life paths that it reveals.”
ABOUT THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND
- Creator / Writer / Executive Producer: Bekah Brunstetter
- Writer / Executive Producer: Beth Schacter
- Director/Executive Producer: Minkie Spiro
- Executive Producers: Sue Naegle and Ali Krug for Dinner Party Productions, Elin Hilderbrand, Merri Howard
- Star / Executive Producer: Jennifer Garner
- Stars: Jennifer Garner, D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant
- Additional Cast: Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie and Roberta Colindrez
- Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group
- Format: Drama, 8 episodes
- Official description: “The Five Star Weekend” is centered on Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life — her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her fans. In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house on Nantucket with three friends from different stages in her life — childhood, college, motherhood — and one surprise guest. Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, the five “stars” will develop in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.
