Palm Springs writer Andy Siara and Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail have a new true crime romance series titled The Resort in the works, and it has landed at Peacock. The streamer has ordered eight episodes of the show, and Siara is set to write and exec produce alongside Allison Miller, Esmail, via his overall deal with UCP, and Chad Hamilton of Esmail Corp, via Anonymous Content. Sarah Matte of Esmail Corp serves as co-EP.
Here’s the synopsis:
The Resort explores love and the weird things we do in the name of it, encased in an elaborate true-crime conspiracy, with each season set in a unique picturesque vacation destination. The first season takes place at an all-inclusive resort along the Mayan Riviera, when a married couple on the brink of divorce inadvertently becomes embroiled in one of the Yucatan’s most bizarre, unsolved mysteries that, somehow, is part metaphysical detective story, part Indiana Jones-esque adventure, part coming-of-age romance.
Lisa Katz, President, Scripted Content, NBC Universal Television and Streaming, said of the series:
“Andy and Esmail Corp have a distinct point of view exploring off-kilter, genre-bending storytelling that is infused with humanity and compelling characters. The Resort has everything viewers are looking for in their next escape drama – thrill, mystery, love and a tropical backdrop.”
This sounds amazing! I was a big fan of Mr. Robot, and Palm Springs was a weird and fun movie to watch as well. Does this sound like a series you’ll be excited to check out?
via: Deadline