Big Little Lies Author Lands New Series at Peacock

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order for Apples Never Fall, a limited series based on the New York Times best-selling novel from Liane Moriarty (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers).

The series centers on the Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. After their mother disappears, the children are forced to reexamine their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh eyes.

“Apples Never Fall is the latest blockbuster novel from Liane Moriarty, and from the moment we heard the pitch, we knew this was going to be a powerfully juicy and gripping family mystery,” said Susan Rovner, chairman of entertainment content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “David Heyman, Melanie Marnich and Universal International Studios are the perfect partners to dive deep into the Delaney family’s darkest secrets, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this binge-worthy series to life for our Peacock audiences.”

“Our mission at Universal International Studios is to do original, daring and complex series. With Liane Moriarty’s best-selling Apples Never Fall, coupled with David Heyman’s vision and Melanie’s storytelling, we’ve found just that,” commended Beatrice Springborn, interim president of Universal International Studios. “We can’t wait for the Peacock audience to delve into the fascinating world of the Delaney family.”

The series will be produced by Universal International Studios’ Heyday Television. Melanie Marnich serves as writer, showrunner and executive producer. David Heyman will executive produce, alongside Moriarty, Albert Page and Jillian Share.