A high-profile television adaptation is heading to Hulu as the streamer begins development on "These Summer Storms," a new drama series based on the 2025 novel by author Sarah MacLean. The project brings together writer Melanie Marnich alongside executive producers Erin Foster and Sara Foster, backed by 20th Television.
The project arrives during a busy period for the Foster sisters, whose production banner Fatigue Sisters is currently based under an overall deal at 20th Television. The announcement follows the recent launch of the third season of their comedy hit "Nobody Wants This," signaling an expansion of their creative footprint into dramatic storytelling.
Premise Centers on Wealth, Exile, and Family Turmoil
Written for the screen by Marnich, "These Summer Storms" focuses on protagonist Alice Storm, an exile from her immensely wealthy family. Alice has spent five years keeping her distance from the Storm clan's private island retreat located off the Rhode Island coast.
Having established her independence separate from her family's vast fortune and widespread influence, Alice's estranged reality is abruptly disrupted when her larger-than-life father dies unexpectedly. The sudden tragedy forces her back into the family fold, reigniting old conflicts and confronting the complex dynamics of the family empire.
Creative Leadership and Production Team
Marnich will serve as writer and executive producer on the adaptation. Joining her as executive producers are Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Montana McBirney on behalf of Fatigue Sisters, alongside Oly Obst representing 3 Arts Entertainment. Author Sarah MacLean will also executive produce, with 20th Television serving as the producing studio.
MacLean expressed enthusiasm for the adaptation team, noting that the vision assembled by the producers and Marnich's script work made the transition to screen an ideal match. The author indicated excitement for viewers to experience what she characterized as the "delicious chaos" of the Storm family narrative in television form.
Proven Track Records Across Streaming Platforms
The creative figures attached to "These Summer Storms" enter the collaboration with recent streaming achievements. Marnich previously served as creator, showrunner, and executive producer for Peacock's "Apples Never Fall," an adaptation of Liane Moriarty's bestseller that starred Annette Bening. The series captured the top ranking on Peacock for two weeks and earned placement on Nielsen's weekly top 10 streaming originals list. Her prior television credits also include executive producing the FX limited series "A Murder at the End of the World."
Meanwhile, Erin Foster serves as creator, writer, and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated series "Nobody Wants This" starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, with Sara Foster executive producing. The romantic comedy recently saw its third season debut at the top spot on Netflix's daily rankings in the United States.
Beyond "These Summer Storms," MacLean has established a broad readership through titles such as "Bombshell" and "Wicked and the Wallflower," with her literary catalog translated into more than thirty languages globally.
Current Status and Next Steps at Hulu
The drama remains in development at Hulu, with casting details and production timelines yet to be announced as writing on the adaptation moves forward.
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Source: Deadline
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