Digital Premiere of Mystery Thriller Series 'We Were Liars' on June 18
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Synopsis
The mystery thriller series 'We Were Liars,' based on E. Lockhart's best-selling novel, will begin streaming on Prime Video on June 18. It follows Cadence Sinclair and her friends as secrets unravel on a private island.
Key Takeaways
- Release Date: June 18 on Prime Video
- Based on: Best-selling novel by E. Lockhart
- Cast: Features Emily Alyn Lind and others
- Episodes: The series consists of eight episodes
- Production: Created by Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie
Mumbai, April 23 (NationPress) The mystery thriller series “We Were Liars,” adapted from the acclaimed novel by E. Lockhart, is scheduled to debut on Prime Video starting June 18.
“We Were Liars” chronicles the life of Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her close-knit group, referred to as the Liars, during their summer adventures on her grandfather's private island in New England. The Sinclair family represents American aristocracy, recognized for their charm, affluent background, and strong ties. However, a mysterious incident alters Cadence's existence dramatically, revealing that each member of her cherished Liars has secrets of their own.
This eight-episode series features Emily Alyn Lind in the role of Cadence Sinclair Eastman, with Shubham Maheshwari as Gat Patil, Esther McGregor portraying Mirren Sinclair Sheffield, and Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis. They are joined by Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair, Mamie Gummer as Carrie Sinclair, Candice King as Bess Sinclair, Rahul Kohli as Ed Patil, and David Morse as Harris Sinclair.
The series is crafted and executive produced by co-showrunners Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie.
Additionally, executive producers include Emily Cummins from My So-Called Company and the author of the novel, E. Lockhart. The project is backed by Universal Television, a sector of Universal Studio Group, along with Amazon MGM Studios. The novel is published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books.
The book “We Were Liars” is a psychological horror young-adult novel released in 2014. It has garnered positive reviews and secured the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. Furthermore, it was named among the ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults of 2015.
Emily Alyn Lind, known for her recurring portrayal of young Amanda Clarke on the series Revenge, and her role as Ariel in the medical drama Code Black, has also appeared in Netflix's The Babysitter and its sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen, as well as in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as Melody.
From 2021 to 2023, she played the character of Audrey Hope in the teen drama series Gossip Girl.
