Katelynn TarverandJohn Stamosare set to star in the adaptation of pop starJessica Simpson’s bestselling memoirOpen Bookfor Amazon Freevee,Deadlinereports. The pilot is described as a propulsive, music-soaked coming-of-age story that follows pop star Sadie Sparrow’s (Tarver) rise from “ingenue to mogul” and will introduce us to the family, friends, and lovers she collects along the way. The feature will further touch on themes of love, friendship, family and sisterhood, relationships, and soul connections, as well as Hollywood and the music business.
Tarver’s Sadie has always maintained a “good girl” persona, but her wild side begins to emerge as life in the spotlight becomes predictably tough for her. As the drama piles up and her career is at the stake, Sadie has to decide whether she should do things by the book, or start breaking some rules. She finally decides to embrace herself and the fact that her heart wants what it wants at every stage of life.Full Housealum Stamos will play a divorced former singer-songwriter, Butch Thorn, who is an alcoholic with self-destructive tendencies and maintains a dangerous charm and grace. He’s attracted to Sadie, but things become awkward when realizes she’s the young pop star he’s been tasked to write songs with.
Emmy-nominated Stamos currently stars in the Disney+ seriesBig Shot, alongsideNell Verlaque, andJessalyn Gilsig,which premieres its second season next month. His other credits includeGreg Berlanti’s hit Netflix dramaYou, and the streamer’sFull HousespinoffFuller House,which he also executive produced. Tarver’s credits includeThe Secret Life of the American Teenager,BallersandFamous In Love.
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The pilot is written byTom Kapinos(Californication,Lucifer) whileAdam Bernstein(Californication,Billions,Better Call Saul) will fill in the director’s duties. The duo will also executive produce.Open Bookis further executive produced by Moran and PKM Productions with Amazon Studios. WhileJessica Simpson,Lauren Auslander,andLacy Lynchalso executive produce. With the talented cast and team attached to the feature, fans would be anticipating Simpson’s story to be told. Her memoir,Open Book, sold over half a million copies in 14 weeks in 121 countries and was the highest-grossing memoir from a female entertainment personality in history at its debut.
