Overview

• Serena Williams is confirmed as an executive producer for Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel 'Carrie Soto Is Back,' announced on April 14-15, 2025.
• The series follows the journey of a retired tennis star, Carrie Soto, who makes a dramatic return to reclaim her record, a narrative loosely inspired by Williams’ own career.
• Williams’ production company, Nine Two Six Productions, is collaborating with Picturestart, Fifth Season, and other partners to bring the project to life.
• Author Taylor Jenkins Reid cited the Williams sisters as inspirations for the novel, highlighting Serena’s influence on the story’s themes of resilience and legacy.
• This project continues a broader trend of adapting Reid’s bestselling works for the screen, following the success of 'Daisy Jones & the Six' on Prime Video.