Overview
- Apple Original Films is developing Jess & Pearl from an original idea by writer-producer Zahir McGhee, according to Deadline.
- David Bernad will produce through Middle Child Pictures, with Lindsay Kagawa Colas and Tommy Alter also producing.
- Apple offered no comment, and no director, additional cast, production start, or release plan has been announced.
- The story centers on two women’s basketball phenoms whose bond is strained by fame, competition, and the business of college athletics.
- Bueckers’ attachment follows a breakout year that included a UConn national title, the No. 1 WNBA draft pick by the Wings, Rookie of the Year honors, and a TIME100 Next nod.