Los Angeles, California – FX has greenlit a pilot for a new drama series called Seven Sisters, starring Elizabeth Olsen. The series is set to reunite Olsen with director Sean Durkin, after their successful collaboration in the award-winning film Martha Marcy May Marlene in 2011.
In Seven Sisters, produced by FX Productions, the storyline revolves around a close-knit family facing turmoil as one sister, played by Olsen, starts hearing a mysterious voice that no one else can hear. This revelation forces each family member to confront their own buried secrets, leading to unraveling dynamics within the family.
If the pilot progresses into a full series, it would mark Garrett Basch’s fifth project with FX, in collaboration with his production company Dive. Basch’s previous works include successful series like Devs, Reservation Dogs, and What We Do In the Shadows. He also recently produced Ripley for Netflix and has upcoming projects in the works for various streaming platforms.
Will Arbery, known for his work on HBO’s Succession, has written the pilot for Seven Sisters, bringing his experience as a playwright and screenwriter to the project. Alongside Arbery, director Sean Durkin, who previously helmed The Iron Claw, is set to direct the pilot, further solidifying the talent behind the scenes of the new series.
Elizabeth Olsen, in addition to her role in Seven Sisters, has several other projects in the pipeline. She is set to star in The Assessment alongside Alicia Vikander, as well as the A24 romantic comedy Eternity. Currently, Olsen is filming Panic Carefully for Warner Brothers, with Julia Roberts as her co-star, showcasing her versatility as an actress in multiple genres.
Overall, Seven Sisters promises to be a compelling drama with a talented cast and crew, set to explore themes of family dynamics and buried secrets in a captivating narrative. With the experienced team behind the project, including familiar faces like Elizabeth Olsen and Sean Durkin, FX’s latest pilot order is one to look out for in the upcoming television landscape.