‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Is Getting An Orange County Spinoff
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hulu has officially ordered "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County," a spinoff series featuring podcaster Bobbi Althoff and actress Madison Bontempo, set to premiere later this year.
- The new series follows a group of young mothers in Orange County, exploring the clash between traditional Mormon beliefs and modern change, with scandals and secrets impacting families and friendships.
- The spinoff emerges amid challenges for the original series, including a production pause due to domestic assault allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul, with Season 5's production resuming at an uncertain date.
- Jeff Jenkins, producer of the series, emphasized that the show's success relies on compelling personalities and highlighted the fascination with Mormon subculture as a rich storytelling backdrop.
- The production involves multiple companies, including Jeff Jenkins Productions, 3BMG, Walt Disney Television Alternative, and Select Entertainment, with a team of executive producers overseeing the project.
