'Fresh off a terrible breakup!' Emma Roberts & Tom Ellis team up for Oppenheimer's Second Wife - A tale of blended families, failure, and second chances

On the heels of her spectacular success with Hulu/20th Television's Tell Me Lies, creative genius Meaghan Oppenheimer is back in action with another intriguing series, Second Wife, as reported by Deadline on January 13, 2023.

 Oppenheimer and Emma Roberts Reunite in the Darkly Comedic World of "Second Wife"

Reuniting with executive producer Emma Roberts, Oppenheimer is set to showrun the series, starring Roberts herself and Lucifer alum Tom Ellis. Second Wife is a romantic dramedy that will take viewers on a roller coaster ride of a blended family's ups and downs.

“Fresh off a terrible breakup, Sasha (Roberts) flees her life in New York to start over in London,” the synopsis reads. It continues, "Darkly comedic in tone, Second Wife is an exploration of intimacy, failure, and second chances." A theme that resonates deeply with Oppenheimer's passion for stories about mental health, generational trauma, and dysfunctional love.

From the Black List to "Second Wife": Oppenheimer's Inspirational Journey in Entertainment

From her hot start with The Remains making the 2013 Black List to co-writing the Zac Efron film We Are Your Friends, Oppenheimer's mark on the entertainment industry is undeniable. Her diverse and poignant storytelling shines through her work, whether it's dark comedy like Queen America or tackling issues in Fear the Walking Dead.

“They can't outrun their pasts forever," is a quote that not only encapsulates the essence of Second Wife but might also mirror the first creative collaboration between Ellis and Oppenheimer, a real-life husband-and-wife duo.

Meaghan Oppenheimer's powerful voice and visionary creativity are what make her projects uniquely captivating. Her collaboration with stars like Roberts and Ellis only adds to the appeal, promising a series filled with intrigue, emotion, and wit.

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