Fans of writer and producerShonda Rhimeswill have another series to add to their watch list! Netflix has announced that the streaming service has ordered the seriesThe Residence, which Rhimes is set to executive produce.
The series is described as being a murder-mystery set in the White House. It will be based on the 2015 bookThe Residence: Inside the Private World of the White HousebyKate Andersen Brower,and the season will consist of eight episodes. According toVariety, the series will also feature an eccentric detective, though there’s no word yet on casting for the role.
Rhimes will executive produce the series through her Shondaland production company. She is well-known for creating ABC’s medical dramaGrey’s Anatomy. The long-running series was recentlyrenewed for a nineteenth seasonin January. Rhimes' other recent work includesInventing AnnaandBridgertonfor Netflix.Paul William Davieswill be the showrunner forThe Residence. Davies and Rhimes have collaborated several times in the past, with her producing his seriesFor the People, which ran from 2018-2019 on ABC. Davies was also a writer for Rhimes' previous hit political dramaScandal, which ran from 2012-2018 on ABC. Similar toThe Residence,Scandalwas set in Washington D.C. and followed people who worked in the White House. In addition to being the showrunner, Davies will also be an executive producer.Betsy Beersis also set to be an executive producer for the series.
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Rhimes' company began creating television series for Netflix in 2017. “Shondaland’s move to Netflix is the result of a shared planTed Sarandos(Netflix’s Chief Content Officer), and I built based on my vision for myself as a storyteller and for the evolution of my company.“Rhimes previously saidwhen her move from ABC to Netflix was announced. She went on to say:
“Ted provides a clear, fearless space for creators at Netflix. He understood what I was looking for — the opportunity to build a vibrant new storytelling home for writers with the unique creative freedom and instantaneous global reach provided by Netflix’s singular sense of innovation. The future of Shondaland at Netflix has limitless possibilities.”
The Residenceisn’t the only series Rhimes is currently developing for Netflix. She is also working on a limited series that will serve as a prequel toBridgerton. In addition to the prequel, Netflix has alsoordered a third and fourth seasonofBridgerton. In 2021, Rhimes renewed her deal with Netflix to continue making series for the streaming service.
No official release date has been announced for whenThe Residencewill premiere on Netflix. In the meantime, fans can see Rhimes' previous work inGrey’s AnatomyandBridgeton, both of which are currently available to stream on Netflix.Scandalis available to stream on Hulu.
