Shailene Woodley is set to bring to life the raw and honest stories of women in the upcoming Starz limited series, Three Women. Based on Lisa Taddeo’s bestselling book of the same name, the show promises to delve deep into the complexities of female desire through the narratives of three compelling characters.
The series boasts a talented cast including Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy, Blair Underwood, and Jason Ralph. Each episode of the 10-part series will offer a nuanced exploration of the lives of Lina, Sloane, and Maggie, three women whose paths are on the brink of significant transformation.
Lina, portrayed by Betty Gilpin, is a homemaker in suburban Indiana who embarks on an affair that shakes the foundations of her passionless marriage. DeWanda Wise takes on the role of Sloane, a glamorous entrepreneur in the Northeast whose open marriage faces unexpected challenges from two alluring strangers. Meanwhile, Gabrielle Creevy portrays Maggie, a student in North Dakota who finds herself in the eye of a storm after accusing her married English teacher of misconduct.
In the trailer, Shailene Woodley’s character, Gia, a writer grappling with the loss of her family, embarks on a solo road trip across the country. Along the way, she encounters the stories of Lina, Sloane, and Maggie, compelling them to share their truths. Woodley's character is deeply impacted by their narratives, leading to profound personal growth.
The series, created by Lisa Taddeo, is helmed by showrunner Laura Eason and features Taddeo as an executive producer alongside Kathy Ciric and Emmy Rossum. Woodley's character encapsulates the essence of the series by emphasizing the importance of listening and understanding each other's unseen struggles.
Three Women is scheduled to premiere on Starz on September 13th, offering viewers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of female experiences and desires.
