Regina Hall joins Five-Star Weekend Peacock series as the platform brings together a prominent cast, including Jennifer Garner and the newly announced Chloë Sevigny. Set on Nantucket, this adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s novel will explore complex relationships and personal transformation, with filming gearing up under the creative team at Peacock.
New Additions to the Cast Elevate Anticipation
Chloë Sevigny has signed on as a series regular, playing Tatum McKenzie. Her casting follows on the heels of Regina Hall’s involvement, which was made public just last week. Jennifer Garner leads as Hollis Shaw, providing a strong anchor for a cast that promises both award-winning talent and on-screen chemistry.
Sevigny, well-known for her collaborations with Ryan Murphy, brings notable television experience from roles in multiple American Horror Story seasons and the recent season of Monster on Netflix, where she portrayed Kitty Menendez. Her accolades span an Oscar and a Golden Globe nomination for Boys Don’t Cry, and a Golden Globe win for her performance in the HBO series Big Love. Additional credits include appearances in Bloodline, The Girl From Plainville, and Russian Doll. Sevigny is represented by WME, Circle Management and Production, and Narrative.
Plot Brings Fame, Friendship, and Grief to the Forefront
The Five-Star Weekend follows Hollis Shaw, portrayed by Garner, a food influencer whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel after a tragic loss. The series delves deeply into her challenges, including a strained marriage, tension with her daughter, and the pressure of maintaining her online presence. In a bid to find healing, Hollis brings together friends from different periods of her life for a weekend retreat at her home in Nantucket—introducing both nostalgia and fresh complications as secrets emerge.
“Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life—her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers. In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house on Nantucket with three friends from different stages in her life: her childhood, her twenties, thirties, and one surprise fifth star. Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, they will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.”
—Official Series Description
Creative Team and Production Details
Bekah Brunstetter is the series creator, writer, and executive producer, joined by Beth Schacter who also writes and produces. Garner is not only the star but takes on executive producing duties as well. The producing team further includes Sue Naegle and Ali Krug, operating via Dinner Party Productions, with Elin Hilderbrand involved as executive producer. The studio behind the show is UCP, with Dinner Party Productions having an overall deal at the studio, ensuring a highly coordinated creative vision.
The Anticipated Impact of Peacock’s Upcoming Series
With Regina Hall joining Five-Star Weekend Peacock series, the project is positioned to stand out in streaming drama, blending renowned talent, a relatable narrative, and emotional complexity. The involvement of key figures like Chloë Sevigny and Jennifer Garner underscores the show’s ambition, while the story’s exploration of grief, friendship, and personal reinvention is likely to resonate with viewers on multiple levels. As production ramps up, anticipation continues to build around this compelling addition to Peacock’s original programming lineup.
