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Ariana Madix to Star and Produce 'Future Housewives' at Peacock
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In Short: Reality TV star Ariana Madix is set to star and executive produce 'Future Housewives,' a satirical sci-fi drama in development at Peacock.
Reality TV personality Ariana Madix is set to star and executive produce 'Future Housewives,' a satirical sci-fi drama in development at Peacock.
The series, created by Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door Productions, promises a sharp take on reality TV set in the decadent asteroid colony of New Beverly Hills.
Madix, known for her role on Bravo's 'Vanderpump Rules' and as the host of Peacock's 'Love Island USA,' is making her scripted television debut with this project.
Braga, known for his work on 'Star Trek,' will write and executive produce alongside Madix, MacFarlane, and Erica Huggins.
Madix's production company, Over Fences, is also involved in the project, marking her first foray into scripted television production.
The series aims to blend satire with heartfelt storytelling, drawing inspiration from Madix's extensive experience in reality TV.
Madix's transition from reality TV to scripted drama is a significant career move, reflecting her growing interest in acting.
Seth MacFarlane, known for 'Family Guy,' is a key figure in the project, bringing his production expertise to the table.
Madix's involvement as both star and producer underscores her ambition to expand her role in the entertainment industry.
What's confirmed
- Future Housewives also marks the debut scripted project in development from Madix’s recently launched production house, Over Fences.
- Madix is repped by Gersh, Venture Entertainment Partners and Hansen Jacobson Teller, Braga is repped by WME.
What's still developing
- Braga is best known for his work on the Star Trek franchise including on The Next Generation, Voyager and Enterprise and has worked with MacFarlane before on The Orville.
- He previously served as an EP and director on MacFarlane's "The Orville," which ran for three seasons on Fox and Hulu between 2017 and 2022; a 10-episode fourth season has been written, but has yet to be produced.
- Madix’s acting credits include runs on Broadway in Just in Time and Chicago and guest roles on NBC’s St.
- His experience may come in handy, as he was attached to several films in the Star Trek franchise.
- Brandon Braga, whose credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, is writing the series.
- It’s a premise built squarely on Madix’s own résumé.
- She spent 11 years on Vanderpump Rules before becoming a breakout fan favorite, and now hosts Love Island USA for Peacock.
- Popular on Variety Seth Macfarlane executive produces via his Fuzzy Door banner alongside Erica Huggins, while Fuzzy Door’s Jaron Lanier serves as co-executive producer and Rachel Hargreaves-Heald and Emily Kochman are overseeing.
- “Future Housewives” is written by Brandon Braga, who is best known for writing on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Star Trek: Voyager” in addition to co-creating “Star Trek: Enterprise.” He is repped by WME.
- Madix first rose to prominence as a cast member on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” which she appeared on for 11 years, and currently serves as the host of “Love Island USA” on Peacock.