‘The Girlfriend’ is a six-part limited series for Amazon Prime Video.

Robin Wright stars in and executive produce the series, while she’s also directing some episodes.

‘The Girlfriend’ is based on the novel by Michelle Frances. It’s a psychological thriller about a strange love triangle between a mother (Robin Wright), her son and her son’s new girlfriend (Olivia Cooke).

“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 miniseries will start filming on June 24 and will end in October. Five episodes will be filmed in the UK, primarily in London, with an additional episode shot in Spain.

‘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.”

The series is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios. The series producer is Caroline Norris. The series is executive produced by Jonathan Cavendish, Robin Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher and Michelle Frances, and written by Gabbie Asher and Naomi Sheldon, with episodes written by Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, and Helen Kingston.

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…