Prime Video Unveils 'The Davenports' Series: A Gilded Age Saga of Love, Power, and Privilege
March 6, 2024
Prime Video is in development of a series based on 'The Davenports', a bestselling YA novel by Krystal Marquis, set in the early 20th century.
The series will explore the lives of the Davenport family, a prominent Black family in 1910 America, focusing on the experiences of daughters Olivia and Helen.
Alloy Entertainment, with a reputation for hits like 'You' and 'Gossip Girl', is producing the show, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
The project is currently seeking a writer, indicating that the series is in its early stages of production.
The original novel 'The Davenports' was released in 2023, with a sequel already underway, highlighting the story's ongoing potential.
Alloy Entertainment's upcoming film 'Tarot' will be released theatrically by Sony Pictures, showcasing the company's continued presence in both television and film.
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