Elizabeth Olsen to Star in FX Pilot ‘Seven Sisters,’ Sean Durkin Tapped to Direct for ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ Reunion
variety.comJ. Kim Murphy FX has ordered a pilot for a new drama series starring Elizabeth Olsen, which will see the actor reunite with her “Martha Marcy May Marlene” director Sean Durkin.
The pair’s new collaboration will also carry an alliterative, though shorter, title: “Seven Sisters.” The episode, from FX Productions will see Olsen playing a sister who begins to hear a mysterious voice, leading her large family (presumably of seven sisters, plus potentially more members) to unravel under the weight of their secrets.
Along with Olsen and Durkin’s attachment, Will Arbery is credited for writing the pilot. Arbery, Durkin and Garrett Basch are executive producers.
Basch has a proven relationship with FX, where his banner Dive holds a first-look deal. He’s launched several series at the network, including “Devs,” “Reservation Dogs” and “What We Do in the Shadow,” as well as an upcoming noir starring Ethan Hawke from “Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo.
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