Katherine Heigl Takes a Leap Into Netflix's 'Firefly Lane' Adaptation

Set to lead the cast ensemble, the former 'Grey's Anatomy' star will also serve as co-executive producer of the 10-episode series based on Kristin Hannah's 2008 book.

July 11, 2019

AceShowbiz - Actress Katherine Heigl is set to lead the cast of the upcoming TV version of bestselling novel "Firefly Lane".

The former "Grey's Anatomy" star will portray ambitious Tully Hart, whose close friendship with her best pal of 30 years is thrown into jeopardy after a shocking betrayal.

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The show is based on author Kristin Hannah's 2008 book, which will be adapted for streaming service Netflix by Maggie Friedman, who will also serve as showrunner.

Friedman, Heigl, and Hannah will also oversee the 10-episode project's development as co-executive producers, alongside "UnReal"'s Peter O'Fallon, who will direct the first instalment.

"Firefly Lane" is the third of Hannah's novels to be picked up for production - "The Nightingale" and "The Great Alone" are also heading to the screen via officials at TriStar Pictures.

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