When Liz Tigelaar signed on as showrunner for Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere,” she knew it was going to be her toughest, most rewarding experience to date.
“It was transformative,” Tigelaar says of the work she did on the series. “To be honest, it’s the first show that I felt as deeply connected to.” That isn’t to denigrate her past credits, which include “The Morning Show,” “Casual” and “Life Unexpected.” The prolific writer and producer speaks fondly about many of her experiences as necessary steppingstones to where she is now, having recently signed an overall deal with ABC Studios and launched a production company.
But “Little Fires Everywhere” — an adaptation of Celeste Ng’s novel about divergent families in suburban Ohio struggling to understand each other, starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon as the conflicted matriarchs — combines an almost spooky amount of Tigelaar’s preexisting interests and experiences.
“It was transformative,” Tigelaar says of the work she did on the series. “To be honest, it’s the first show that I felt as deeply connected to.” That isn’t to denigrate her past credits, which include “The Morning Show,” “Casual” and “Life Unexpected.” The prolific writer and producer speaks fondly about many of her experiences as necessary steppingstones to where she is now, having recently signed an overall deal with ABC Studios and launched a production company.
But “Little Fires Everywhere” — an adaptation of Celeste Ng’s novel about divergent families in suburban Ohio struggling to understand each other, starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon as the conflicted matriarchs — combines an almost spooky amount of Tigelaar’s preexisting interests and experiences.
- 2/18/2020
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
How to Watch 2024 NASCAR Goodyear 400 Race Without Cable For Free
- 5/11/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
The 42 Best Teen TV Shows, from ‘That ’70s Show’ and ‘Riverdale’ to ‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘Daria’
- 5/9/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Fallout Blows Up Prime Video Record With Its Nielsen Streaming Chart Debut
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Will FX Move ‘Shogun’ to Drama Series, Upending Several Major Emmy Races?
- 5/9/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Bravo Sets Date for ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Three-Part Reunion (TV News Roundup)
- 5/9/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: ABC Rebooting Feel-Good Renovation Series for 2024-25 Season
- 5/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
‘Unprisoned’ Season 2 Gets Premiere Date On Hulu, First-Look Photos
- 5/9/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Silicon Valley’ Writers Alec Berg, Adam Countee Set Car Racing Comedy Pilot ‘Downforce’ at Hulu
- 5/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu Orders ‘Downforce’ Comedy Pilot From Alec Berg, Adam Countee & ABC Signature
- 5/8/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘The Bear’ Season 3 Releases Teaser, Premiere Date
- 5/9/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Pam & Tommy’ Stars Sebastian Stan, Lily James Reteam for ‘Let The Evil Go West’ Horror Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ HBO Concert Special to Premiere May 25
- 5/8/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety - TV News
Justin and Hailey Bieber Expecting First Child
- 5/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedy Central Announces New Jon Stewart Podcast
- 5/9/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Nicholas Galitzine Felt ‘Perhaps Guilt’ for Playing Gay Roles as a Straight Man, Says He’s ‘Terrified’ of Only Being Viewed As a ‘Cut of Beef at a Meat Market’
- 5/9/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Steve Albini, Noise Rock Pioneer and ‘In Utero’ Engineer, Dead at 61
- 5/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern to Star in John Lee Hancock’s Cancer Trial Drama ‘Monsanto’
- 5/8/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
MTV Documentary Films Acquires U.S. Rights to Sundance #MeToo Doc ‘Black Box Diaries’ (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety - Film News
Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm to Lead ‘Pike River’ Thriller About New Zealand Mining Disaster, Signature Launching Sales in Cannes (Exclusive)
- 5/9/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Sheriff’: Milo Gibson, Mark Dacascos, Tom Berenger & More Cast In Josh Tessier Crime Thriller
- 5/9/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
IndieWire Earns Record 9 Southern California Journalism Award Nominations, Including Best News Website
- 5/9/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Thelma’ Trailer: June Squibb Is a 93-Year-Old Grandma Out for Revenge
- 5/9/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
‘Fantastic Four’ Casts John Malkovich
- 5/9/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Poppy Playtime’ Video Game Adaptation In Works At Legendary
- 5/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Walter Hauser to Star in Game Show Drama Feature ‘Press Your Luck’
- 5/9/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. to Release New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie ‘The Hunt for Gollum’ in 2026, Peter Jackson to Produce and Andy Serkis to Direct
- 5/9/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - Film News
Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley Body Horror ‘The Substance’ Acquired by Mubi Ahead of Cannes Competition World Premiere
- 5/8/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Renewed, Officially Moving to Peacock for Season 5
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Kristen Johnston Reunites With Chuck Lorre, Joins Leanne Morgan Netflix Comedy Series
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Lioness’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Bluey’ Shorts Set To Premiere This Summer On Disney+ & Disney Jr.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ HBO Concert Special to Premiere May 25
- 5/8/2024
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety - TV News