Universal Developing Anthology Series Based on Non-Fiction Book BAD GIRLS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Anne Shen’s book, Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World, is set to make a leap to TV in the form of an anthology series from Universal. Liz Hannah (The Post, Mindhunter) is adapting the nonfiction stories into the series, with different women working on each part. Ry Russo-Young (The Sun Is Also a Star) is set to direct. Each episode will focus on a different woman throughout history, and tell an important story.

THR reported the following statements on the project from Hanna and Russo-Young:

"Ann Shen’s book is all that needs to be said about the ambitions of this show. To depict women throughout history as they are: complex, funny, dark and everywhere in between. As a longtime admirer of Ry’s work, I’m ecstatic that Bad Girls will be the beneficiary of her unique vision and talent. I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Ann, Ry, Brittany and Graciella, and the entire team at UCP in bringing these women’s stories to audiences everywhere."

Added Russo-Young, "Bad Girls is an incredible opportunity to focus not on a single character or genre, but a kind of uncompromising personality that inhabits great women throughout history. I'm thrilled to work with Liz Hannah, who so smartly creates iconic characters with the quiet power of her writing."

This sounds exciting! I am looking forward to this series. Hopefully it will be done in a way that makes the history interesting and inviting. Are you into it?