Amazon Picks ‘Second Lady’ Thriller Sharzer Williamson
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- Amazon Prime Video has commissioned the thriller series “The Second Lady,” adapting Irving Wallace’s novel.
- Jessica Sharzer will write the adaptation and executive produce, operating under a mini first‑look deal with Universal Television.
- Kevin Williamson joins as executive producer, bringing his Outerbanks Entertainment overall deal with Universal Television.
- Universal Television marks this as its first platform sale via a mini first‑look deal since the model’s 2025 launch.
- David Wallechinsky (Wallace’s son) serves as co‑executive producer, representing the author’s estate.
Why it matters: Amazon Prime Video gains a new thriller series, while Universal Television validates its mini‑first‑look deal model, delivering a cost‑efficient pipeline that will attract more talent and reduce development risk.
