‘The Girlfriend’ is a six-episode limited series set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in Fall 2025.

Robin Wright not only takes on the leading role, but also serves as an executive producer and directs several episodes.

‘The Girlfriend’ is based on the novel by Michelle Frances. It’s a psychological thriller.

Plot of ‘The Girlfriend’

Laura Cavendish (Robin Wright) has it all. She has a glittering career, a loving husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter), and, above all, she has Daniel (Laurie Davidson), her precious only son.

But Laura’s seemingly perfect life is blown apart when Daniel brings home Cherry (Olivia Cooke), the girlfriend who changes everything. After an uncomfortable first meeting, Laura grows convinced that Cherry isn’t who she says she is.

While no one else can see what she sees, Laura refuses to stand by and watch Daniel be deceived. She’ll do anything to protect him.

As things go from bad to deadly, the question is, is Cherry a manipulative social climber? Or is Laura paranoid and possessive? The truth is a matter of perspective…

Cast & Characters of ‘The Girlfriend’

Robin Wright as Laura: Laura is a woman who appears to have it all – she is married to a wealthy, adoring husband, is the mother to a devoted son and the owner of her own art gallery.

Olivia Cooke as Cherry: Cherry is Daniel’s new girlfriend, a young woman who has had to fight for every opportunity in her life.

Laurie Davidson as Daniel: Daniel is a handsome, thrill seeking, adrenaline junkie. He’s Laura’s son and boyfriend to Cherry.

Waleed Zuaiter as Howard: Howard, married to Laura, is a successful businessman, moves in the upper echelons of society fixing problems for the super rich.

Tanya Moodie as Isabella: Isabella is Laura’s best friend, and mother to Brigitte. She has her finger on the pulse of the rich and privileged.

Shalom Brune-Franklin as Brigitte: Brigitte is Isabella’s daughter. Brigitte and Daniel grew up together, and at one point dated each other.

Karen Henthorn as Tracey: Tracey is Cherry’s mother. She has endured a challenging life that has left her unsentimental and averse to physical affection.

Anna Chancellor as Lilith: Lilith is a trailblazing, straight-talking artist who has rejected the phony, superficial allure of the art world to forge her own path.

Leo Suter as Nicholas: Nicholas is Cherry’s ex-boyfriend.

Francesca Corney as Millie: Madly in love and engaged to Nicholas.

Filming Locations for The Girlfriend: UK & Spain

Production on ‘The Girlfriend’ began on June 24, 2024, and wrapped in October of the same year.

The six-part miniseries was shot across two countries: four episodes were filmed in the UK, mainly around London, while the remaining two were shot on location in Spain.

Here’s a photo from October 3, 2024, taken during the shoot in Málaga, Spain.

Robin Wright is pictured alongside her stepsister Lucinda Carmichael, who also serves as her assistant on the series. Lucinda has previously worked with Robin as her assistant on ‘Damsel’ and ‘Here’.

More details about ‘The Girlfriend’

The series is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios.

Caroline Norris produces along with executive producers Jonathan Cavendish, Robin Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher and Michelle Frances.

The series is written by Naomi Sheldon, Helen Kingston, Gabbie Asher, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis.

“I really want to feel the textures of tension between these two women,” Wright says about her approach, which includes using Saltburn as an inspiration. “In another world, my character and Olivia’s would have been BFFs. They’re really wily, strong alpha females, and they’re both in love with the same boy. One who just happens to be my character’s son. It’s twisted. He’s caught in the middle, wondering who to believe.”

‘The Girlfriend’ will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

“The Girlfriend is a suspenseful family drama about the collapse of a mother and son’s bond, shown through relatable themes of love, greed, and power,” says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios.

“I’m thrilled to be directing and acting in this wildly delicious psychological thriller filled with plot twists and surprising character turns, and to be working with such talented actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an overall amazing cast & crew…so excited!” said Robin Wright.

“To have Robin Wright both star and direct is beyond my wildest dreams,” said Michelle Frances, author of the novel. “She is the perfect ‘Laura’ and I can’t wait to see her bring The Girlfriend to the screen.”