FIRST WIVES CLUB Series Moves From Paramount Network to BET

Tracy Oliver's "The First Wives Club" series will now air on BET instead of Paramount Network as originally planned, according to Variety.

The series adaptation of the film and book of the same name will follow a group of New York women who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood and a little revenge.

Paramount Network had ordered 10 half-hour episodes of the series, and will star Ryan Michelle Bathe, Michelle Buteau, and Jill Scott.

Scott Mills, president of BET Networks said, "We are thrilled that Tracy Oliver and Paramount Television's 'First Wives Club' will be coming to BET Networks. We have been big fans of Tracy, the project and its incredible cast all along. The concept she has for the series fits perfectly with our programming strategy of character-driven content anchored in the Black experience, and it aligns seamlessly with our core audience. We are currently working closely with Paramount Television on 'Boomerang' and are excited to continue working with them on this project."

Oliver, who co-wrote the screenplay for the hit comedy film "Girls Trip," will write and executive produce the series. Karen Rosenfelt will also executive produce along with Scott Rudin. Tony Hernandez of JAX Media will also serve as executive producer. Brad Gardner will serve as the executive in charge of production and will oversee the project for the network and Paramount Television will produce.

Read the original article on Variety.