Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke Face Off in ‘The Girlfriend’ Trailer and First-Look Images (TV News Roundup)

Prime Video has released the first-look images and teaser trailer for its drama series “The Girlfriend,” starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke.

All six episodes arrive on the platform on Sept. 10 in more than 240 countries and territories globally. “The Girlfriend” stars Wright as Laura, Cooke as Cherry, Laurie Davidson as Daniel, Waleed Zuaiter as Howard, Tanya Moodie as Isabella, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Brigitte, Karen Henthorn as Tracey, Anna Chancellor as Lilith, Leo Suter as Nicholas and Francesca Corney as Millie. 

Based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, “The Girlfriend” revolves around, according to its official description, “Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.”

Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios produced the series. Jonathan Cavendish and Caroline Norris serve as producers alongside executive producers Wright, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, Gabbie Asher and Frances.

The psychological thriller is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher, with episodes written by Sheldon, Asher, Polly Cavendish, Helen Kingston, Marek Horn, Ava Wong Davies, Isis Davis, Smita Bhide and Matt Evans.

Check out the trailer and first look images for “The Girlfriend” below.

EXECUTIVE NEWS

Adam Weissler, senior producer and music correspondent at “Extra,” has announced his departure from the show. Throughout the past 25 years, Weissler served as the show’s primary film, music, award show and talent booker.

After joining the Telepictures production in 2000, Weissler was tasked with re-establishing relationships with industry players, movie studios, record labels and networks when management decided to move away from a tabloid format and become a talent-friendly destination. Weissler added the role of music correspondent in 2011, where he focused on showcasing new talent through musical performances. 

“It is always a thrill both exposing audiences to new artists on the rise, as well as honoring legendary talent still creating and performing. I plan on continuing both endeavors in my next chapter, as well as exploring new projects I’m very excited about,” said Weissler in a press release about his departure.

Weissler is a two-time Emmy Award winner, Golden Mike Award winner, L.A. Area Emmy winner and recipient of the 2022 Press Award presented by the ICG Publicist Awards.

PROGRAMMING

“Stans,” an Eminem-produced documentary, will debut on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

The documentary will then premiere on Wednesday, Aug. 27 in the U.K., Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, followed by Japan on Oct. 3. Released in 2000, Eminem’s song “Stan” serves as a backdrop for the film that focuses on the “complicated relationship between one of the world’s most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage, and intimate original interviews, it offers a raw, loud, and revealing journey across Eminem’s career — and the passionate audience that has grown with him.”

“’Stan’ is one of the most unconventional songs ever written, where the story is mostly told from a fan’s perspective, so this film was an incredible opportunity to find a unique approach,” director Steven Leckart said. “We kept coming back to one lyric from the song: ‘I’m just like you.’ Fans who echo that same sentiment carry much of the film. But like the song, Marshall’s perspective was also essential to the movie. I’m grateful for just how candid, sincere, and frequently hilarious he was.”

Before arriving on the platform, “Stans” launched in theaters with a limited weekend run at AMC in the U.S. from Aug. 7 – Aug. 10.

The documentary is directed by Leckart and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films and MTV Entertainment Studios.  Bruce Gillmer, Amanda Culkowski and Michael Maniaci are Executive Producers for MTV Entertainment Studios.