Created and writtern by Denbo, the 10-part series follows Amanda, an Upper East Side socialite, who runs off to join a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry.
- August 11, 2017
AceShowbiz -
Lifetime has handed out a straight-to-series order to "American Princess" from "Orange Is the New Black" showrunner Jenji Kohan and star Jamie Denbo. The new 10-episode drama hails from A+E Studios and IM Global Television.
Denbo creates, writes as well as executive produces the series. Kohan will also serve as executive producer alongside "OITNB" producer Tara Herrmann.
"Jenji has always taken interesting and unconventional worlds and given them heart and humor," says Liz Gateley, exec vp and head of programming at Lifetime. "From the get-go, 'American Princess' was a concept we loved as it's incredibly relatable to want to parachute from one's life in difficult times. In Jenji, Jamie and Tara's hands, we know this will be hilarious and special."
"In the current landscape of scripted television programs, 'American Princess' is a true standout," says Paul Buccieri, president of A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group. "This series continues building on the premium storytelling that is a foundation of A+E Studios, and we are thrilled to partner with IM Global."
IM Global TV Mark Stern adds, " 'American Princess' is exactly the kind of smart, high-quality series that IM Global Television aspires to. We're excited to be in partnership with A+E Studios."
"American Princess" revolves around Amanda, an Upper East Side socialite, who runs off to join a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry. Amanda's storybook wedding plans are dramatically derailed when she discovers her fiance is cheating on her, just hours before they are to be wed.
Outraged, Amanda reacts violently to the indiscretions and runs away from her own dream wedding in the countryside, only to find herself stranded in the middle of a Renaissance Faire with no phone and no way home. She soon discovers her outburst has made tabloid headlines and experiences a nervous breakdown, leading her to re-evaluate her life. The unexpected awakening leads Amanda to leave everything she thought she cared about behind, to become the Faire's newest wench-in-waiting.
"American Princess" marks the fourth original series on Lifetime, joining "UnReal", "Mary Kills People" and upcoming thriller "You".
