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Jeffrey Epstein TV Series in the Works: Laura Dern to Play Journalist Who Investigated His Crimes, Adam McKay to Produce

Sony Pictures Television is developing a limited series about the Epstein investigation, with Laura Dern attached to star as the lead journalist.
The series is based on Julie K. Brown's book Perversion of Justice and centers on her investigative reporting.
Adam McKay and Hyperobject Industries will executive produce, expanding their slate of topical projects.
Sharon Hoffman is adapting the book for the screen and will serve as executive producer and co-showrunner.
Laura Dern will executive produce in addition to starring in the project.
The project would be the first scripted series about the Epstein case if it goes to series.
The book and series draw on Brown’s investigative reporting that helped identify 80 victims and led to arrests.
The project also involves executive producers Elisabeth Moss’s team and other Variety-reported talent.
The project is tied to Sony Pictures Television’s involvement in developing high-profile limited series.
The story promises a dramatized look at the Epstein case, following investigative journalism and the resulting prosecutions.

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