Renowned media personality, Kim Kardashian, is all set to star in and executive produce an upcoming Netflix series, ‘Calabasas'. This promising project has garnered attention and positive reactions from fans on social media, winning the streaming platform's bid in a competitive war.
The series, inspired by the book “If You Lived Here, You'd Be Famous By Now”, will also involve the distinguished creator of ‘Pretty Little Liars', Marlene King, as well as actress Emma Roberts and Tar's Alexandra Milchan. King will not only adapt the book into a series but also serve as the showrunner.
Storyline & Influence
The storyline revolves around a 16-year-old Midwestern Catholic school girl who moves to Calabasas High. This plot has been compared to popular teen dramas like ‘The OC' and ‘Beverly Hills 90210', stirring up anticipation and excitement among viewers.
Kardashian's Role & Previous Work
Despite Kardashian's involvement in the series, details regarding her role in ‘Calabasas' have not been disclosed yet. Her contribution to Hollywood, goes beyond reality television. This includes her performances in the feature film ‘Fifth Wheel', an untitled thriller for Amazon, and a legal drama series for Hulu.
This is her fourth major screen project sold since the Hollywood strikes ended. However, her past acting experience is not limited to these projects. Kardashian had a role in SNL in 2022 and appeared in a Fall Out Boy music video.
Many remember her controversial performance in 2008's ‘Disaster Movie', a role she later regretted. Despite the mixed reviews from her past performance, fans are eager to see her in a new light on ‘Calabasas'.
Release Date
As of now, the release date for the much-anticipated series is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates.