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Sarah Michelle Gellar to Lead and Produce 'Bad Summer People' TV Adaptation

The bestselling murder mystery novel by Emma Rosenblum is being developed by A+E Studios with no network attached yet.

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar will star in and executive produce the TV adaptation of Emma Rosenblum's 2023 novel 'Bad Summer People.'
  • The series is set in the fictional town of Salcombe, Fire Island, where a murder uncovers secrets among a group of longtime friends.
  • Cara DiPaolo, known for 'No Good Deed' and 'Dead to Me,' is writing and executive producing the adaptation.
  • The project is being developed by A+E Studios in collaboration with Linden Productions but has not yet secured a network or streaming platform.
  • The series draws thematic comparisons to 'The White Lotus,' emphasizing complex characters and high-caliber storytelling.
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