Key Takeaways
- Penn Badgley stars in Amazon’s new series.
- The show is based on a bestselling book series.
- David Hemingson serves as showrunner and executive producer.
- The story revolves around a family reunion with a dark twist.
Series Announcement
Amazon MGM Studios has officially ordered a series titled Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. This darkly comedic murder mystery is based on the bestselling book series by Benjamin Stevenson and is produced by Fifth Season and Made Up Stories.
Penn Badgley’s Role
Penn Badgley, known for his role in You, will portray Ern Cunningham, a mystery writer who reluctantly attends a family reunion. The gathering is to welcome his brother Michael home from prison, a brother Ern helped convict. The plot thickens when a frozen body is discovered and a snowstorm traps the family indoors, leading to a series of deaths.
Production Team
David Hemingson, recognized for his work on The Holdovers, will serve as the showrunner and executive producer. He will collaborate with Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jeanne Snow, Molly Allen, Badgley, and Stevenson in producing the series. This project marks a return for Badgley to Amazon after his role in the upcoming romantic comedy You Deserve Each Other.
About the Book
Published in 2022 by Mariner Books, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the first installment in the Ernest Cunningham Mysteries series, with the fifth book currently in development. Stevenson expressed excitement about the adaptation, praising Badgley’s ability to embody Ern’s character and Hemingson’s writing.
Amazon’s Vision
Peter Friedlander, Amazon MGM’s Head of Global Television, described the series as a unique take on the murder mystery genre, highlighting its dark humor and clever storytelling. He believes that the combination of Badgley’s charisma and Hemingson’s sharp writing will make this series a standout for Prime Video.
Background on Penn Badgley
Badgley is no stranger to complex roles, having gained fame for his portrayal of serial killer Joe Goldberg in You. He also starred in Gossip Girl and has upcoming projects including the thriller NDA. He is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, CAA, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
About David Hemingson
Hemingson, who received an Oscar nomination for his script for The Holdovers, has a diverse background in television, having created shows like Whiskey Cavalier and worked on various other series. He is represented by 3 Arts, WME, and McKuin Frankel & Whitehead.
About Benjamin Stevenson
Stevenson is a successful author whose books have sold over a million copies worldwide. His latest work in the Ernest Cunningham series, Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief, was released in March. He is represented by Leslie Conliffe at Intellectual Property Group and Pippa Masson at Curtis Brown Australia.
