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Big Little Lies Returns: New Season in the Works!

9/11/2025

Summary

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HBO is developing a third season of "Big Little Lies," with Francesca Sloane as the writer and executive producer.
Sloane has signed a two-year deal with HBO after leaving Amazon MGM Studios.
The new season will adapt Liane Moriarty's upcoming sequel novel, set for a 2026 release, featuring a time jump.
Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are expected to return as executive producers and cast members.
The series, which debuted in 2017, has won eight Primetime Emmys for its first season.

History

Historical Context

HBO's "Big Little Lies," based on Liane Moriarty's 2014 novel, premiered on February 19, 2017, and won eight Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Limited Series. The show's success reflects a broader trend of literary adaptations in television, similar to "Game of Thrones." Francesca Sloane's recent signing to lead the new season underscores HBO's commitment to high-quality programming in a competitive streaming landscape.

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Story summary

HBO is developing a third season of "Big Little Lies," with Francesca Sloane as the writer and executive producer.
Sloane has signed a two-year deal with HBO after leaving Amazon MGM Studios.
The new season will adapt Liane Moriarty's upcoming sequel novel, set for a 2026 release, featuring a time jump.
Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are expected to return as executive producers and cast members.
The series, which debuted in 2017, has won eight Primetime Emmys for its first season.

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