Ariana Madix to Star in Housewives Drama Series in Development at Peacock
Continuing her crossover from reality TV into acting, Ariana Madix is attached to executive produce and star in a drama series in development at Peacock. In a meta play on Madix’s unscripted career, the project is titled “Future Housewives” with an official logline that reads, “I
Ariana Madix, best known for her reality TV stint on Vanderpump Rules, is making a move into scripted television with a drama series in development at Peacock. The show, titled "Future Housewives," is a clever play on Madix's own reality TV experience, particularly her appearances on shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where she made guest appearances. This project allows Madix to leverage her existing fame while exploring her acting chops in a more dramatic role.
The fact that Madix is not only starring in but also executive producing the series speaks to her growing influence in the entertainment industry. Her production company, One Three Media, has been involved in various projects, and this latest endeavor demonstrates her ambition to create content that resonates with her audience. The series' focus on the lives of housewives, a genre that has proven popular with audiences, suggests that Madix is targeting a familiar yet potentially lucrative market.
As the streaming wars continue to intensify, Peacock's decision to greenlight "Future Housewives" indicates a desire to attract viewers who crave character-driven drama with a touch of reality TV flair. With Madix at the helm, the show has the potential to appeal to fans of both scripted and unscripted television. To watch next: production updates on "Future Housewives" and how Madix's performance is received by audiences and critics alike.
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