Peacock has set a July 16 premiere date for “The Five Star Weekend,” a television adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s popular novel, with all eight episodes launching simultaneously. The announcement comes as the NBCUniversal-owned streamer ramps up its drama offerings.
The series stars Jennifer Garner, who also serves as an executive producer, as Hollis Shaw, a celebrated cook and author grappling with personal loss. According to Peacock, the story centers on Shaw’s attempt to overcome grief by hosting a weekend retreat for five friends representing different chapters of her life. The gathering, set against the backdrop of Nantucket, promises to reveal hidden boundaries and long-held secrets.
Joining Garner are D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane, and Timothy Olyphant. Recurring and guest roles are filled by Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie, and Roberta Colindrez.
Bekah Brunstetter, known for her operate on “Sirens” and “Maid,” created the series and serves as showrunner. She executive produces alongside Beth Schacter (“Billions,” “The Morning Show”), director Minkie Spiro, Garner, Sue Naegle and Ali Krug of Dinner Party Productions, Hilderbrand, and Merri Howard.
Universal Studio Group’s UCP is producing the series. Garner signed on to headline the project in January 2025, adding another book adaptation to her resume alongside the second season of “The Last Thing He Told Me” on Apple TV+.
Peacock describes the series as exploring how Hollis’s grief exposes vulnerabilities in her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, and her pursuit of public validation. The weekend retreat is presented as a catalyst for personal growth and the unraveling of carefully constructed facades.
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