Justin Noble will serve as the showrunner, with David E. Kelley producing
\n\nAmazon has officially greenlit a drama series about Karen Read with Elizabeth Banks set to star, Variety has learned.
\n\nThe untitled, one-hour series was first reported to be in the works in 2025. It is inspired by the Law&Crime and Audible Original podcast “Karen.” Justin Noble will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Amazon has commissioned eight episodes.
\n\n“When a Boston police officer is found dead in the snow during a blizzard, all eyes are on his girlfriend, Karen Read (Banks). But when she and her legal team claim she’s not only innocent, but that she’s the victim of a conspiracy protecting the real assailants, the story spreads like wildfire, dividing a community in ways they’ve never seen. As endless suspicion mounts, in multiple directions, this genre-bending true crime series explores society’s explosive obsession with true crime.”
\n\nAlong with Noble, Banks will executive produce in addition to starring under Brownstone Productions banner. Max Handelman and Krissy Wall of Brownstone also executive producer. David E. Kelley and Matthew Tinker will executive produce via David E. Kelley Productions along with Aaron Hart, Marshall Lewy, Jeni Mulein and Jen Sargent…
Original source: https://variety.com/