Scarlett Johansson to Executive Produce Netflix's Adaptation of *The Nanny Diaries*

Netflix is developing a television adaptation of *The Nanny Diaries*, based on the bestselling novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. The series will be executive produced by Scarlett Johansson, who starred in the 2007 film adaptation, alongside Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The project is part of Netflix's broader strategy to adapt popular literary works into series, which has proven successful in attracting viewership.

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The series centers on Annie, a broke, aspiring writer who takes a nanny job with a wealthy Upper East Side socialite. As she navigates the elite world of unimaginable excess, Annie secretly gathers material for a book that aims to expose the extravagant lives of the ultra-rich. The narrative explores her struggle to maintain her double life while growing attached to her employer and the lifestyle she initially sought to critique.

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The adaptation will be written and co-showrun by Amy Chozick, known for her work on *The Girls on the Bus*, and Jenny Bicks, who has credits including *Sex and the City* and *The Greatest Showman*. Johansson will produce through her company, These Pictures, alongside Jonathan Lia and Keenan Flynn. Berlanti Productions will also contribute, with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman involved in the project.

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*The Nanny Diaries* was originally published in 2002 and has been translated into over 20 languages. The novel provides a satirical look at life within New York’s elite households through the perspective of a young nanny. The 2007 film adaptation featured Johansson alongside Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, and Chris Evans, closely following the book's plot.

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Netflix's push for literary adaptations has been a significant part of its content strategy, with adaptations like *Bridgerton* and *The Queen’s Gambit* achieving substantial viewership. In 2025, book adaptations accounted for over 9 billion global views on the platform, representing nearly 20% of total viewing hours. The success of these adaptations has also positively impacted book sales, as seen with *People We Meet on Vacation*, which saw a 97% increase in sales following its film release.

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While the adaptation has garnered interest, some critics may question the necessity of revisiting a story that has already been adapted into a film. Concerns about the portrayal of class dynamics and the potential for reinforcing stereotypes about wealth and privilege may also arise as the series develops.

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As the project is still in early development, details regarding casting and production timelines have yet to be announced. However, the collaboration between Johansson and Berlanti, which began during the filming of *Fly Me to the Moon*, suggests a strong creative partnership moving forward.

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• “When she lands the book deal of her dreams to go undercover and expose the salacious lives of the ultra-rich, Annie must try to keep up this double life even as she grows attached to the people and this world…” — Amy Chozick, Writer and Executive Producer

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• “The Nanny Diaries is the latest in a long string of literary adaptations at Netflix.” — Industry Source

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This adaptation of *The Nanny Diaries* promises to explore contemporary themes of class and identity, reflecting the complexities of modern life in elite society.

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