STXfilms will be bringing some of its feature-length movies to TV screens.
As part of STX and Lionsgate’s distribution deal, the two entertainment companies announced the series adaptation development for the Mila Kunis-led comedy Bad Moms and Jennifer Lopez-starring crime drama Hustlers.
Hustlers and Bad Moms are just two of the 75 titles that are currently on the shortlist to receive a television treatment, with The Marsh King’s Daughter — directed by Neil Burger — serving as the first film to be released under the new agreement.
The two films both succeeded financially during their respective theatrical runs. And though both are still in the early phases of development, television adaptations of 2016’s Bad Moms and 2019’s Hustlers are shaping up to be promising projects, considering the plethora of storylines that could be explored in the box office hits.
Bad Moms Is a Heartwarming Film With a Comedic Twist
Starring Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell as the good-mom-gone-bad trio, Bad Moms follows burned-out mothers as they embark on a journey to stray away from their daily, tiresome lives. To make the most of their newfound freedom, the three planned to go against the group of “perfect moms.” The film also stars Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jay Hernandez.
The film’s synopsis reads: “Amy has a great husband, overachieving children, beautiful home and successful career. Unfortunately, she’s also overworked, exhausted and ready to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other stressed-out mothers to get away from daily life and conventional responsibilities.”
Hustlers Features the Life of Scheming Strippers
Hustlers was a surprise hit that allowed Lopez to demonstrate her acting versatility. Despite receiving praise for highlighting Lopez and Constance Wu‘s chemistry on the big screen, the film has unfortunately received mixed reviews. It has earned a current 65% audience score and an 87% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Working as a stripper to make ends meet, Destiny’s life changes forever when she becomes friends with Ramona — the club’s top money earner,” the synopsis reads. “Ramona soon shows Destiny how to finagle her way around the wealthy Wall Street clientele who frequent the club. But when the 2008 economic collapse cuts into their profits, the gals and two other dancers devise a daring scheme to take their lives back.”
