Sony Pictures Television is expanding its relationship with author Liz Moore, acquiring her novels The God of the Woods and The Unseen World for series development. Deadline reported that Original Film's Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty, who are executive producing Peacock's Long Bright River limited series adaptation--based on Moore's novel as part of their exclusive first-look deal with Sony--are also exec producing both new projects.
Co-created and executive produced by Moore, Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried. Nikki Toscano (The Offer, Hunters) and Moore executive produce, along with Seyfried, among others. Hagar Ben-Asher (Bad Boy, Dead Women Walking) directs and serves as executive producer on the first episode.