Kylie Jenner is executive-producing and starring in a new Hulu thriller called “Bachelorette Weekend,” Deadline reports. The series is based on Flora Collins’ unpublished novel and follows a group of girlfriends who all become suspects when their best friend is found murdered in the pool during her own bachelorette weekend.
Jenner plays the murdered friend. Her friends are all suspects. It is a bachelorette party turned whodunnit, and the irony is that Jenner has spent her entire career documenting her own life on camera.
Jenner’s Long History On Screen
This is Jenner’s first lead role in a scripted series. She has appeared on screen before, though mostly as herself. In 2023, she guest-starred as herself in an episode of “The Simpsons.” In 2021, she provided the voice of Penelopuff in “Trolls Holiday in Harmony.”
Reality TV fans know her better. She has been on E!’s “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” since she was nine years old, and later moved to Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” where her life has been documented in full.
“Bachelorette Weekend” changes the rules. Jenner is not playing herself here. She is playing a character who dies. That is a big step for someone whose public image has always been built on authenticity.
The Creative Team Behind It
The series is being executive-produced by Lauren Oliver, Aaron Kaplan, Jenner, and Kardashian. Oliver is the writer and creator of the project. Kardashian’s presence is notable. She has made a habit of starring in scripted television, and now her sister is following in her footsteps. The family’s involvement runs deep on this one.
The irony is that Jenner has spent her entire career documenting her own life on camera, and now she is playing a character who dies.
The source does not say whether Kardashian will appear in the series herself. That detail is not confirmed.
The New Cast For Prime Video’s Romance
The same Deadline report also announced casting news for Prime Video’s “Things We Never Got Over,” a romance adaptation. The show has added six new faces:
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Lucian | Sean Teale (“Doctor Odyssey”) |
| Sloane | Sarah Jeffery (“Charmed”) |
| Waylay | Megan Stott (“Little Fires Everywhere”) |
| Lina | Lili Simmons (“Power Book IV: Force”) |
| Stef | Anthony Keyvan (“XO, Kitty”) |
| Liza J | JoBeth Williams (“Hart of Dixie”) |
The show previously cast Molly Griggs as twins Naomi and Tina Witt. Matthew Noszka plays Knox Morgan. Tommy Martinez plays Nash Morgan.
Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot Returns
BritBox’s upcoming Agatha Christie series “Hercule” has added ten new cast members. The list includes Jessica Alexander, Honor Swinton Byrne, Omari Douglas, Paul Forman, Arthur Hughes, Ralf Little, River Medway, Katherine Parkinson, Natalie Quarry, and Toby Stephens.
Edward Bluemel plays Hercule Poirot. The series adapts “Peril at End House,” the second Christie novel in the six-part series. The first installment followed “Lord Edgware Dies,” which was published in the U.S. as “Thirteen at Dinner.”
Leavitt Joins Fox News
Fox News Media has signed Karoline Leavitt as a contributor. She will begin appearing across the company’s platforms on Sunday, November 1, providing commentary and analysis.
Leavitt served as White House Press Secretary. Her new role puts her in front of cameras as a political commentator.
The Family Factor
Kardashian’s involvement adds weight to the project. She has proven that the family brand can cross over into scripted television. Now Jenner is doing the same.
The sisters have different paths. Kardashian has starred in horror and drama. Jenner is now entering the thriller space. The family’s collective portfolio is expanding.
A Meta Premise
The premise of “Bachelorette Weekend” is almost too perfect. A reality star plays a murdered character at her own bachelorette party. The irony is that Jenner has spent her entire career documenting her own life on camera, and now she is playing a character who dies.
It is a bold move. Jenner is stepping out of her comfort zone and taking on a lead role in a scripted series. The show has not premiered yet, and there is no release date. But the casting is official, and the creative team is assembled.
The family connection is a draw. Kardashian’s involvement brings attention to the project. Jenner’s name brings audiences. The combination of the two makes this a significant moment for the family’s entertainment profile.
“Bachelorette Weekend” is a working title. The irony is that Jenner has spent her entire career documenting her own life on camera, and now she is playing a character who dies. That is the joke the show is built on. It is a premise so on-the-nose that it almost writes itself.
Source material: “Casting News: Kylie Jenner Lands First Starring Role On Hulu, Prime Video Romance Adds Six, And More,” TVLine.
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