'Queen Sugar' Author to Develop Novel 'Friends and Family' Into Series

Universal Television is currently developing a television adaptation of Natalie Baszile’s upcoming novel Friends and Family, which will carry the working title Good People. Following the seven-season success of her previous book-to-screen project Queen Sugar, this new Northern California-based drama will center on a self-made designer and her affluent companion whose lives unravel due to infidelity and a volatile law enforcement encounter. The creative team behind the production features Marissa Jo Cerar as the writer and executive producer, alongside notable industry talents like Gina Prince-Bythewood and Mary J. Blige. Prince-Bythewood is also attached to helm the pilot episode through Undisputed Cinema, collaborating with fellow producers including Reggie Rock Bythewood and Debra Martin Chase.

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