Universal Television is developing a TV series adaptation of Diane Marie Brown's debut novel Black Candle Women with Jenna Bush Hager, under her production banner Thousand Voices, Deadline reported. Hager is teaming with Bel-Air showrunner Carla Banks Waddles and Good Girls creator Jenna Bans for the project.
Waddles will write and executive produce the adaptation, with Bans exec producing through her Minnesota Logging Company, along with the company's head of television, Casey Kyber. Hager will also executive produce with president of Thousand Voices, Ben Spector.
"I am thrilled that my book will not only be adapted but also be in such incredibly talented hands. I'm so excited to see these characters that have lived in my head for so long brought to life on screen," said Brown.
Added Hager: "Diane's magical, poetic novel captured my imagination from the first page. I am thrilled to partner with the indomitable Carla to bring the four generations of Montrose women to viewers. We are also thrilled that Jenna and Casey have joined us alongside our partners at UTV."