Elizabeth Banks is having a moment! Between a hit new series and a major production deal, she's proving to be a force in Hollywood. Let's dive into the latest news surrounding the actress and producer.
'The Better Sister' Takes the Streaming Crown
Amazon Prime Video's newest drama, 'The Better Sister,' starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, is making waves. The series has officially unseated Tom Holland's '$407M' adventure film 'Uncharted' from its top spot on the streaming charts. According to FlixPatrol, 'The Better Sister' has climbed to number six on the list of top streaming series on Amazon Prime Video. It's even secured the seventh position on the overall list of top ten streaming programs, surpassing 'Uncharted' and holding its own against popular shows like 'The Chosen' and 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.'
Based on the novel by Alafair Burke and created by Olivia Milch, 'The Better Sister' follows estranged sisters Chloe Taylor (Biel) and Nicky Macintosh (Banks). The story revolves around painful tensions between them, with Nicky struggling with alcoholism after her divorce from Adam (Corey Stoll). Chloe, on the other hand, is thriving as the editor-in-chief of 'The Real Thing' magazine and in her marriage to Nicky's ex-husband. The murder of Adam brings the sisters back together, forcing them to confront their complicated past.
The series boasts a strong supporting cast, including Kim Dickens, Bobby Naderi, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Matthew Modine, Lorraine Toussaint, Gloria Reuben, Paul Sparks, and Frank Pando. 'The Better Sister' has garnered a positive reception from both critics and audiences, earning a 70% 'Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Brownstone Productions Lands First-Look Deal
Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman's Brownstone Productions has also secured a first-look deal with Universal Television (Utv). This exciting partnership will see Brownstone developing and producing TV series across all platforms with Utv. Brownstone has also promoted Anna Hughes to vice president and Kristen Spence to creative executive, reporting to Krissy Wall, Brownstone's head of television. Alison Small serves as head of film.
Adding to the excitement, a 'Pitch Perfect: K-Pop Idols' series is reportedly in the works, further solidifying Brownstone Productions' influence in the entertainment industry.