The unforgettable true story from the Netflix documentary Abducted in Plain Sight is now becoming a Peacock series, Deadline reports, with Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero,” “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” “Chucky”) on board to write, produce, and show-run.
Based on the Jan Broberg kidnapping case, the Peacock limited series is titled “A Friend of the Family.” Actors Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks and Lio Tipton will star.
“A Friend of the Family is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family “friend.” The Brobergs — devoted to their faith, family, and community — were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them.
“This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered — and how they survived.”
Deadline notes, “Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always) is set to direct and executive produce multiple episodes, including the pilot.”
“Nick Antosca has created a compelling series in A Friend of the Family that explores one family’s unimaginable experience with great insight and sensitivity,” said Lisa Katz, president scripted content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “We can’t wait to see Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, and Lio Tipton bring these complex characters to life, and we know Peacock audiences will connect with this incredible story of deception and resilience.”
You can stream Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix now.
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