Friendship endures in the new Netflix original series “Firefly Lane.” The project features Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke as central characters intent on weathering life’s milestones. For Heigel, this serves as yet another step in restoring her reputation as a leading actress; it’s been a slow climb that has seen the former “Grey’s Anatomy” star appeared on “Suits” and “State of Affairs.” Chalke herself is building off memorable moments on series such as “Scrubs.”
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The series is based on Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel—the writer is also credited as co-executive producer. Showrunner Maggie Freedman is confident about the project’s appeal to those unfamiliar with the original material. “People new to the story will enjoy following these two very different women and their journey from wild, free ‘70s kids, to ambitious ‘80s career women, to dealing with the fallout of their life choices in the 2000s,” Freedman said when asked about viewers who have never read Hannah’s original novel. The show is also promising details that will keep fans of the book enthralled, including jumps to various decades in the characters’ lives as opposed to the linear story structure.
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The Film’s Official Synopsis:
“The greatest love story of all can be between friends. When unlikely duo Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke) meet at age fourteen, they couldn’t be more different. Tully is the brash and bold girl you can’t ignore, while Kate is the mousy shy girl you never notice. But when a tragedy brings them together, they are bonded for life–forever inseparable best friends. Together they experience thirty years of ups and downs–triumphs and disappointments, heartbreak and joy, and a love triangle that strains their friendship. One goes on to fabulous wealth and fame, the other chooses marriage and motherhood–but through the decades, their bond remains–until it faces the ultimate test.”
Netflix’s original series “Firefly Lane” premieres on February 3rd. Watch the new trailer below.
