Peacock is taking a satirical approach to the true crime genre in its latest offering, Based on a True Story. The series — from executive producer and writer Craig Rosenberg and Aggregate Films executive producers Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan — is set to premiere in June, the streamer announced on Tuesday.
The eight-episode series follows a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber who seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime.
Kaley Cuoco stars as ‘Ava Bartlett,’ alongside Chris Messina and Tom Bateman. The cast also includes Priscilla Quintana, Liana Liberato, Natalia Dyer, Alex Alomar Akpobome, Aisha Alfa, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Li Jun Li.
Peacock also released first-look images for the series, which can be viewed below. In a statement Tuesday, Rosenberg said: “Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America.
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