The Other Woman, Sandie Jones‘ psychological thriller novel about the mother-in-law from Hell, has been optioned by Billings Productions (“Off Campus”) for series development, Deadline reports.
A search for a writer to adapt the bestselling book is currently underway.
The story follows Emily, who falls in love with the perfect man, Adam, and believes she has finally found the life she’s always wanted — until she meets his mother, Pammie. To the outside world, Pammie is warm, polished, and unwaveringly supportive. But behind closed doors, her behavior toward Emily grows increasingly calculated and destabilizing.
What begins as emotional manipulation slowly reveals itself to be something far more complicated — and far more dangerous — than anyone realizes.
Billings Productions’ Leanna Billings and Ceylin Kocagöz will execute produce, with Noelia Murphy-Devaney, Neal Flaherty, and Jones serving as producers.
“This novel is an absolute favorite of ours, and to have the opportunity to bring it to screen is surreal,” said Billings and Kocagöz. “At face value, the story appears to be a classic retelling of mother-in-law versus daughter-in-law, but Sandie’s razor-sharp plotting, psychological precision, and jaw-dropping twists keep the reader devouring the book from start to finish. The emotional complexity and shifting perspective create an incredible canvas for adaptation.”
“I’m so excited for Billings’ passion for bringing ‘The Other Woman’ to the screen,” added Jones. “Leanna has long been a fan of the book, and we share the same vision for its adaptation. I cannot wait to see Pammie in all her glory!”
Published in 2018 by Minotaur Books, The Other Woman is a New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick.
