Sarah Michelle Gellar will star in the series Bad Summer People.

      Sarah Michelle Gellar is poised to star in and executive produce *Bad Summer People*, a drama inspired by the novel by Emma Rosenblum.

      Set in the picturesque fictional town of Salcombe on Fire Island, *Bad Summer People* chronicles a series of life-altering events triggered by the discovery of a body near the boardwalk. The narrative focuses on frenemies and expert manipulators, Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker. Together with their husbands, childhood friends Sam and Jason, they've spent summers on the island for years, but this season will see long-held grudges and secrets come to light.

      The series was developed by Cara DiPaolo (No Good Deed), who will also serve as a writer and executive producer. Linden Productions and A+E Studios are managing the production and will look to present it to other networks. Riva Marker and Deanna Barillari are producing for Linden along with JoAnne Colonna.

      “*Bad Summer People* is a brilliantly sharp and captivating series. Emma’s novel practically jumped off the page, and in Cara’s skilled hands—with a dream team of producers at Linden and the legendary Sarah Michelle Gellar—it transforms into something truly unforgettable,” remarked Tana Jamieson, Co-Head/EVP Creative Affairs for A+E. “This represents the bold, premium storytelling that we are excited to support at A+E Studios.”

      Gellar's most recent role was in *Dexter: Original Sin*, and she is set to reprise her iconic character, Buffy Summers, in a continuation of *Buffy The Vampire Slayer*, which is in development at Hulu.

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