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Lippman and author Megan Abbott (<em>Queenpin<\/em>, <em>The Turnout<\/em>) will co-write the series adaptation.<\/p>\n<p>The series will be executive produced by Tomorrow Studios\u2019 Marty Adelstein, CEO and partner; Becky Clements, president and partner; and Alissa Bachner, executive VP. 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