Francesca Sloane Joins Big Little Lies Season 3: A New Chapter Begins
HBO's highly anticipated third season of the popular series Big Little Lies has made progress with the addition of Francesca Sloane, co-creator of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, as the writer for the first episode of Season 3. Sloane will also serve as an executive producer alongside series creator David E. Kelley, Reese Witherspoon, and Nicole Kidman. This development comes as Sloane signs an exclusive two-year deal with HBO.
Francesca Sloane is transitioning from Amazon MGM Studios, where she co-created Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover. She has been the executive producer and showrunner of the series, which has faced delays in its second season. The hiring of Sloane hints at positive news for fans of Big Little Lies, as HBO has been waiting for author Liane Moriarty's sequel book before moving forward with Season 3.
Liane Moriarty's upcoming book, believed to be completed and set for publication in 2026, will feature a time jump with the main characters now navigating motherhood with teenagers. The selection of Sloane as the writer for Season 3 follows an extensive search by HBO, culminating in her appointment after discussions with Amazon MGM Studios about her future projects.
Big Little Lies, initially a limited series in 2017, garnered critical acclaim and high ratings. The second season, based on original material, aired in 2019 with David E. Kelley at the helm. The possibility of a third season was hinted at by Nicole Kidman in late 2023, and efforts to continue the story were underway despite setbacks following the passing of executive producer Jean-Marc Vallée.
The star-studded cast of Big Little Lies, including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, and Shailene Woodley, expressed their interest in returning for a third season. The series, set in Monterey, California, revolves around a group of women involved in a murder investigation and has received numerous accolades, including Emmy Awards for its first season.
Francesca Sloane, known for her work on Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Atlanta, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Her collaboration with Donald Glover earned critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. With her new role on Big Little Lies, Sloane's creative vision is set to shape the highly anticipated third season of the beloved series.