discovery+ Orders Ghislaine Maxwell Docuseries from James Patterson

discovery+ has ordered Chasing Ghislaine, a docuseries about Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell from James Patterson, Blackfin and Vicky Ward.

The investigative documentary series features access to more than 30 filmed interviews that best-selling author and journalist Ward is currently conducting for this docuseries and an Audible original podcast, as well as archived audio recordings with Epstein and others within his circle for her original reporting in Vanity Fair. 

Chasing Ghislaine is produced for discovery+ by Blackfin and James Patterson Entertainment. Both the Audible original podcast and discovery+ show will be available later in 2021.

Ward reveals how this story began, exposing the mystery behind Epstein’s wealth and influence and how Maxwell’s alleged role within this conspiracy threatens a group of international elite and world leaders who would likely be eager to keep their identities and motives secret. Ward has a personal connection to this story, as she occasionally saw Maxwell in the same social circles in the years before Epstein was exposed and Maxwell implicated in his dealings. 

“Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial is expected to start in November, and we have the definitive look at the man and his alleged primary co-conspirator, who many believe holds the keys to the remaining mysteries of Epstein’s operations, including the web of men whose money propped him up and allowed him to victimize young girls for nearly two decades,” said Lisa Holme, group senior VP of content and commercial strategy for Discovery, Inc. “We’re thrilled to be working with Vicky Ward, James Patterson Entertainment and Blackfin, to shed light on the case … and the suspected cover-up.”