Jenna Bush Hager's Thousand Voices and Universal International Studios are developing Jessica George's debut novel, Maame, into a TV series, Deadline reported, adding that George will co-adapt with screenwriter Yemi Oyefuwa (Everything I Know About Love).
"When I first read Maame, Jessica's voice leapt off the page," Hager said. "Maddie is a character so singular and unique."
UIS president Beatrice Springborn added: "Jenna's eye for incredible stories and Jessica's moving debut novel [have] all the elements for a wonderful series."