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Meryl Streep Stars in Netflix's 'The Corrections'
2 Apr
Summary
- Meryl Streep to headline Netflix limited series 'The Corrections'.
- Series is an adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's National Book Award winner.
- The story follows a Midwestern family and their adult siblings.
Meryl Streep is set to headline a new limited series for Netflix, an adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's celebrated novel, "The Corrections." This series marks Streep's return to the small screen, following her acclaimed roles in "Big Little Lies" and "Only Murders in the Building."
The adaptation centers on a Midwestern family, focusing on three adult siblings who are struggling with their own ambitions and attempting to avoid becoming like their parents. Their mother, Enid, played by Streep, wishes for one last Christmas gathering together.
Jonathan Franzen, the author of the National Book Award-winning novel, is penning the script for the series. Cord Jefferson, known for "American Fiction," will direct. This project was previously in development at HBO with a different cast and director, but did not move forward.
Published in September 2001, "The Corrections" has been a critical success, and its adaptation for Netflix signifies a significant television event, bringing a beloved literary work to a new audience with a star-studded cast.
