Amazon orders ‘We Were Liars’ series Adaptation from Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie

• Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie have been chosen by Amazon.
• The project is a tragic love story and an amnesia thriller set on a privately owned island.
• The YA book had approximately 3 million copies sold.

Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie have been chosen by Amazon to adapt the E. Lockhart novel “We Were Liars” into a television series.

“We’ve been obsessed with this beloved story for years and for a while it seemed like it might be the one that got away from us,” Plec and MacKenzie said. “But finally, we are elated to be bringing it to life with everyone at Prime Video and UTV, who are just as passionate about this twisty tale as we are. We‘re also incredibly grateful that the author has joined our creative team behind the scenes. As die-hard book fans ourselves, we have one message to the many loyal readers out there: if anyone asks you how it ends… just lie.”

The project is a “tragic love story and an amnesia thriller set on a privately owned island off the coast of Massachusetts,” according to the official logline. Since its initial release, the YA book had approximately 3 million copies sold.

“E. Lockhart’s ‘We Were Liars’ is a gripping story centered on family, love, secrets, and lies that is perfect for our Prime Video audience,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon and MGM Studios. “Lockhart, Julie Plec, and Carina Adly MacKenzie are each brilliant at creating complex characters and we’re looking forward to teaming up with these incredible storytellers, along with Universal Television, to bring this show to life.”

The series’ authors and executive producers will be Plec and MacKenzie, with Plec penning the first episode and MacKenzie the second. Additionally serving as executive producer on Plec’s My So-Called Company is Emily Cummins. Additionally acting as an executive producer is Lockhart. Producing partners Universal Television and Amazon Studios. At UTV, Plec and My So-Called Company are covered by a broad contract. Delacorte Press, a division of Random House Children’s Books, is the publisher of the book.

“This haunting psychological mystery from E. Lockhart has everything—first love, bougie family drama, and plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat!” said Erin Underhill, president of Universal Television. “With Julie and Carina penning the series, the project couldn’t be in better hands. We’re excited to partner with Prime Video and Amazon Studios to bring We Were Liars to audiences all over the world.”

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