Exclusive: Elena Saurer (industry) Confirmed as the lead opposite Kaitlyn Tarver in open book, A 30-minute scripted pilot for Amazon Freevee. Tom Kapinos (californication), Patrick Moran’s PKM Productions and Amazon Studios.
Described as an exciting, music-soaked coming-of-age story, open booWritten by Kapinos, k follows the rise of pop star Sadie Sparrow (Tarver) from originality to mogul, and introduces the family, friends and lovers she has gathered along the way. Touching on themes such as love, friendship, family and sisterhood, relationships, soul ties, Hollywood, and the music business, Sadie eventually comes to terms with herself, and at every stage of life, the mind inevitably You come to accept the fact that you want what you want.
Saurell plays Cat. Dark and cynical, with a dry wit and unique wisdom, Kat is Sadie’s older sister and the “black sheep” of her family.
John Stamos also appears in the pilot, which will recur if it is picked up by the series.
Executive produced by Kapinos and Bernstein. Executive production for Moran and PKM Productions will be done at Amazon Studios. Also executive produced by Jessica Simpson, Lauren Oslander and Lacey Lynch. Adam Bernstein (Billions) serves as director and executive producer.
Saurel is currently in a recurring role on the second season of BBC/HBO. industry. Her other recent credits include Around the world in 80 days with David Tennant, and Batman and henceforth indiana jones 5, across from Harrison Ford.She has also appeared on ITV buffering and in the second season Kill Eve. Saurel is represented by Authentic Talent & Literary Management, Hatch in the UK and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver Thompson.
