Prime Video has released the first-look images and teaser trailer for the drama series The Girlfriend, starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke. The six-episode series is based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, and will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning Sept. 10.
“The Girlfriend” follows “Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything,” per the official logline. “After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.”
Additional cast members include Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tayna Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter, and Francesca Corney.
“The Girlfriend” is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, and Matt Evans. Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher, and Michelle Frances will serve as executive producers for the series, with Jonathan Cavendish and Caroline Norris as producers.
“The Girlfriend” is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios.
Watch the first teaser for “The Girlfriend” below.