Logan Lerman will star alongside Joey King in Hulu’s developing limited series “We Were the Lucky Ones,” based on Georgia Hunter’s best-selling novel, TheWrap has learned.
Lerman will portray Addy, a Polish and Jewish 25-year-old who lives in Paris as an engineer, but who also builds his musical composing career. Addy is the middle child in his family, and he is able to mediate conflict between people with differences. He is also very handy. The character of Addy is inspired by the story of Georgia Hunter’s grandfather as a young man in the late 1930’s.
The logline for the series reads: “Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite. Based on the New York Times Bestseller, “We Were the Lucky Ones” is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.
Lerman will portray Addy, a Polish and Jewish 25-year-old who lives in Paris as an engineer, but who also builds his musical composing career. Addy is the middle child in his family, and he is able to mediate conflict between people with differences. He is also very handy. The character of Addy is inspired by the story of Georgia Hunter’s grandfather as a young man in the late 1930’s.
The logline for the series reads: “Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite. Based on the New York Times Bestseller, “We Were the Lucky Ones” is a tribute to the triumph of hope and love against all odds.
- 9/20/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Hulu has ordered to series We Were the Lucky Ones, a limited series from Old 320 Sycamore and 20th Television that’s based on Georgia Hunter’s bestseller about a Jewish family separated at the start of WWII yet determined to reunite. Eight episodes are planned.
Joey King (The Act) will star in the project that will be executive produced and written by Erica Lipez and directed/EPed by Thomas Kail (Fosse/Verdon). Hunter will co-executive produce along, Jennifer Todd will exec produce, and Kate Sullivan will produce.
2022 Hulu Pilots & Series Orders
“I’ll never forget the day, at 15 years old, I learned that I came from a family of Holocaust survivors,” said Hunter in a statement. “It was a discovery that changed my life, inspiring a decade-long journey to unearth and record my family’s story. When We Were the Lucky Ones landed in my...
Joey King (The Act) will star in the project that will be executive produced and written by Erica Lipez and directed/EPed by Thomas Kail (Fosse/Verdon). Hunter will co-executive produce along, Jennifer Todd will exec produce, and Kate Sullivan will produce.
2022 Hulu Pilots & Series Orders
“I’ll never forget the day, at 15 years old, I learned that I came from a family of Holocaust survivors,” said Hunter in a statement. “It was a discovery that changed my life, inspiring a decade-long journey to unearth and record my family’s story. When We Were the Lucky Ones landed in my...
- 4/29/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has ordered a limited series adaptation of the Georgia Hunter novel “We Were the Lucky Ones” with Joey King attached to star, Variety has learned.
Hulu has given the show an eight episode order. It is inspired by the true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
Erica Lipez is adapting the book for the screen and will executive produce. Thomas Kail will direct and executive produce via Old 320 Sycamore. Jennifer Todd of Old 320 Sycamore will also executive produce, with the company’s Kate Sullivan producing. Hunter will serve as a co-executive producer on the project. 20th Television will be the studio.
“I’ll never forget the day, at fifteen-years-old, I learned that I came from a family of Holocaust survivors,” Hunter said. “It was a discovery that changed my life, inspiring a decade-long journey to unearth...
Hulu has given the show an eight episode order. It is inspired by the true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.
Erica Lipez is adapting the book for the screen and will executive produce. Thomas Kail will direct and executive produce via Old 320 Sycamore. Jennifer Todd of Old 320 Sycamore will also executive produce, with the company’s Kate Sullivan producing. Hunter will serve as a co-executive producer on the project. 20th Television will be the studio.
“I’ll never forget the day, at fifteen-years-old, I learned that I came from a family of Holocaust survivors,” Hunter said. “It was a discovery that changed my life, inspiring a decade-long journey to unearth...
- 4/29/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not watched “The Kissing Booth 3,” out now on Netflix.
For “Kissing Booth 3” star Joey King, it was imperative that the last installment end the effervescent Elle Evans’ story in a way that was “just right.” Luckily, as an executive producer on the Netflix rom-com, King got her say.
“Finding the right way to do the send-off and figuring out what was best for the final edit was probably the heaviest area that I was involved in,” King tells Variety of her EP duties. “That was very exciting for me, because I just want to make sure that for me, for all the filmmakers and for all the fans, that our send-off was just right. I really hope they feel that way.”
But, that doesn’t mean that the conclusion is predictable. In fact, the finals scenes of “Kissing Booth 3” play out...
For “Kissing Booth 3” star Joey King, it was imperative that the last installment end the effervescent Elle Evans’ story in a way that was “just right.” Luckily, as an executive producer on the Netflix rom-com, King got her say.
“Finding the right way to do the send-off and figuring out what was best for the final edit was probably the heaviest area that I was involved in,” King tells Variety of her EP duties. “That was very exciting for me, because I just want to make sure that for me, for all the filmmakers and for all the fans, that our send-off was just right. I really hope they feel that way.”
But, that doesn’t mean that the conclusion is predictable. In fact, the finals scenes of “Kissing Booth 3” play out...
- 8/12/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Joey King, star of Netflix’s The Kissing Booth franchise, is expanding her relationship with the streaming giant with a first-look deal. Under the pact, King will produce and develop films For Netflix via her All The King’s Horses production company. At 21, King is one of the youngest creatives to strike a deal with a streaming network.
King serves as a principal at Atkh, along with Jamie King and Dan Spilo also serving as principals. Tyler Frederickson serves as development executive.
King stars in and executive produces through Atkh for Netflix a film adaptation of Uglies, currently in production. Based on the first installment of Scott Westerfeld’s dystopian YA book series, the movie will be directed by McG. Jamie King serves as executive producer with Scott Westerfeld and Spilo will produce alongside John David, Jordan Davis, Robyn Mesinger and McG and Mary Viola.
“My relationship with Netflix started...
King serves as a principal at Atkh, along with Jamie King and Dan Spilo also serving as principals. Tyler Frederickson serves as development executive.
King stars in and executive produces through Atkh for Netflix a film adaptation of Uglies, currently in production. Based on the first installment of Scott Westerfeld’s dystopian YA book series, the movie will be directed by McG. Jamie King serves as executive producer with Scott Westerfeld and Spilo will produce alongside John David, Jordan Davis, Robyn Mesinger and McG and Mary Viola.
“My relationship with Netflix started...
- 7/14/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joey King, the young star of Netflix’s “The Kissing Booth” film series, has extended her relationship with the streamer by signing a first-look film deal with Netflix.
The 21-year-old actress will produce and develop movies for Netflix through her production company, All The King’s Horses. The deal comes ahead of the release of “The Kissing Booth 3,” which debuts on Aug. 11.
King serves as a principal at Atkh, along with Jamie King and Dan Spilo also serving as principals. Tyler Frederickson is the production company’s development executive.
King is already executive producing a film for Netflix through Atkh called “Uglies.” The film is currently in production and is an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s dystopian YA book series that’s being directed by McG.
“My relationship with Netflix started five years ago with me in a state of disbelief that I was getting to lead one of their first original YA films.
The 21-year-old actress will produce and develop movies for Netflix through her production company, All The King’s Horses. The deal comes ahead of the release of “The Kissing Booth 3,” which debuts on Aug. 11.
King serves as a principal at Atkh, along with Jamie King and Dan Spilo also serving as principals. Tyler Frederickson is the production company’s development executive.
King is already executive producing a film for Netflix through Atkh called “Uglies.” The film is currently in production and is an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s dystopian YA book series that’s being directed by McG.
“My relationship with Netflix started five years ago with me in a state of disbelief that I was getting to lead one of their first original YA films.
- 7/14/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: 20th Century Studios has acquired The Princess, a spec script By Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton that has The Kissing Booth‘s Joey King attached to star. They’ll make it for Hulu and while the logline is being kept under wraps, spec is described as Rapunzel meets The Raid.
Pic will be Produced by Original Film’s Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe and Derek Kolstad (John Wick). King will be exec producer with Lustig and Thornton co-producing.
If the allusion to The Raid throws you, consider that King is moving from star/exec producer of the Netflix phenomenon The Kissing Booth to being cast opposite Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train for Sony Pictures. She was Emmy-nominated for playing Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu limited series The Act, and recently became the youngest person to make a first look deal to produce series for the streaming service.
Pic will be Produced by Original Film’s Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe and Derek Kolstad (John Wick). King will be exec producer with Lustig and Thornton co-producing.
If the allusion to The Raid throws you, consider that King is moving from star/exec producer of the Netflix phenomenon The Kissing Booth to being cast opposite Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train for Sony Pictures. She was Emmy-nominated for playing Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu limited series The Act, and recently became the youngest person to make a first look deal to produce series for the streaming service.
- 10/30/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Joey King is set to star in Netflix’s adaptation of the best-selling dystopian novel “Uglies,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
McG, whose recent films debuted on Netflix, like “The Babysitter,” “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” and “Rim of the World,” will direct. Krista Vernoff will adapt the script from Scott Westerfeld’s novel.
“Uglies” is set in a world where people get a compulsory operation at 16 that wipes out all physical differences, conforming everyone to one standard of beauty.
King, who was a fan of the young adult book series, will executive produce alongside Jamie King and Westerfeld. John Davis and Jordan Davis will produce for Davis Entertainment Company, alongside Robyn Mesinger for Anonymous Content, Dan Spilo for Industry Entertainment, and McG and Mary Viola for Wonderland.
King most recently starred in the Hulu limited series “The Act,” which earned her an Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nomination,...
McG, whose recent films debuted on Netflix, like “The Babysitter,” “The Babysitter: Killer Queen” and “Rim of the World,” will direct. Krista Vernoff will adapt the script from Scott Westerfeld’s novel.
“Uglies” is set in a world where people get a compulsory operation at 16 that wipes out all physical differences, conforming everyone to one standard of beauty.
King, who was a fan of the young adult book series, will executive produce alongside Jamie King and Westerfeld. John Davis and Jordan Davis will produce for Davis Entertainment Company, alongside Robyn Mesinger for Anonymous Content, Dan Spilo for Industry Entertainment, and McG and Mary Viola for Wonderland.
King most recently starred in the Hulu limited series “The Act,” which earned her an Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nomination,...
- 9/29/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Following the success of the romantic comedy The Kissing Booth, Netflix and Joey King have found their next project to collaborate on as King has signed on to star and exec produce an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s International best-selling-dystopian fantasy novel Uglies. McG, whose recent films have all been for Netflix, has signed on to direct.
The story is set in a world in which a compulsory operation at sixteen wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty by conforming to an ideal standard of beauty. Sources say King has long been a fan of the series and was aggressive in pursuing the lead role once Netflix acquired the rights to the novel.
Krista Vernoff will adapt script. John Davis and Jordan Davis for Davis Entertainment Company will produce along with Robyn Mesinger for Anonymous Content, Dan Spilo for Industry Entertainment and McG and Mary Viola for their Wonderland banner.
The story is set in a world in which a compulsory operation at sixteen wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty by conforming to an ideal standard of beauty. Sources say King has long been a fan of the series and was aggressive in pursuing the lead role once Netflix acquired the rights to the novel.
Krista Vernoff will adapt script. John Davis and Jordan Davis for Davis Entertainment Company will produce along with Robyn Mesinger for Anonymous Content, Dan Spilo for Industry Entertainment and McG and Mary Viola for their Wonderland banner.
- 9/29/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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