TV: Tiny Pretty Things; One of Us Is Lying

Netflix has given a 10-episode order to Tiny Pretty Things, a series based on the book by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, Deadline reported. The project is written by Michael MacLennan (Bomb Girls, The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco), who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Shooting is currently underway in Toronto for a 2020 premiere.

The cast includes Lauren Holly, Kylie Jefferson, Casimere Jollette, Daniela Norman, Brennan Clost, Michael Hsu Rosen, Damon J. Gillespie, Bayardo De Murguia, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tory Trowbridge and Jess Salgueiro.

Insurrection "had optioned the book through its strategic relationship with the publisher HarperCollins and spent a year developing the project before taking it to Netflix," Deadline noted, adding that Insurrection put together the creative team, including showrunner MacLennan and Fleder. Mojo Films and Peacock Alley are also on board.

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NBCUniversal's upcoming streaming service has given its first official pilot order to One of Us Is Lying, based on Karen M. McManus's bestselling YA novel, Deadline reported, adding that the project is from NBCU's UCP and John Sacchi's 5 More Minutes Productions banner.

Written by Erica Saleh (Instinct), One of Us Is Lying "is described as The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars. It is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide," Deadline wrote.

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