The Five-Star Weekend (TV series)

The Five-Star Weekend
GenreDrama
Based onThe Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Developed byBekah Brunstetter
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock

The Five-Star Weekend is an upcoming American drama miniseries that is slated to premiere on Peacock on July 16, 2026. The series stars Jennifer Garner, Chloë Sevigny, and Regina Hall. It is adapted from the novel of the same name.

Premise

A food blogger tries to combat loss by recreating a five-star weekend with her friends on Nantucket.[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byTeleplay by [2]Original release date [3]
1TBATBABekah BrunstetterJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
2TBATBAFernanda CoppelJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
3TBATBAMackenzie YeagerJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
4TBATBAVivian BarnesJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
5TBATBAAja GabelJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
6TBATBABixby ElliotJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
7TBATBABeth SchacterJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)
8TBATBABekah Brunstetter & Isabella A. RodriguezJuly 16, 2026 (2026-07-16)

Production

Development

The series is an adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel of the same name, with Bekah Brunstetter developing, writing and executive producing the series. Beth Schacter also joined as an executive producer and writer. Sue Naegle and Ali Krug executive produce via Dinner Party Productions, with Hilderbrand also executive producing. The series is for studio Universal Content Productions, with which Dinner Party Productions has an overall deal.[4] Minkie Spiro also serves as an executive producer and director.[3]

Casting

Jennifer Garner is an executive producer and leads the cast.[5] In June 2025, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, Timothy Olyphant, and D'Arcy Carden were cast as series regulars.[6][7][8][9][10] The cast also includes Harlow Jane as part of the starring cast, with David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel to recur.[11] In July 2025, Judy Greer, West Duchovny, and Tory Devon Smith joined the cast in recurring capacities.[12] In August 2025, Henry Eikenberry and Roberta Colindrez were cast in recurring roles.[13]

Filming

Filming took place on a sound stage in Los Angeles in 2025[14][15] and in September 2025 on Nantucket.[16]

Release

The Five-Star Weekend is set to be released on Peacock on July 16, 2026, with all eight episodes.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nikfardjam, Desiree (January 28, 2025). "Jennifer Garner to star in Peacock series of another Nantucket-based Elin Hilderbrand book". Cape Cod Times. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  2. ^ "The Five Star Weekend - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Patton, Tess (March 18, 2026). "Jennifer Garner-Led 'The Five Star Weekend' Series Sets Summer Premiere at Peacock | Photos". TheWrap. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (June 9, 2025). "Chloë Sevigny Joins Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall in 'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series". Variety. Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  5. ^ Perez, Lexy (March 4, 2025). "From 'The Housemaid' to 'The Women in Cabin 10': Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2025". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  6. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 6, 2025). "Regina Hall Joins Jennifer Garner In Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 9, 2025). "Chloë Sevigny Joins Peacock Series 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  8. ^ Otterson, Joe (June 20, 2025). "Timothy Olyphant Joins 'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (June 10, 2025). "Gemma Chan Joins 'Five-Star Weekend' Series at Peacock". Variety. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  10. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 11, 2025). "D'Arcy Carden Joins Peacock Drama 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  11. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 24, 2025). "Harlow Jane Joins Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend' Among 4 Newly Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  12. ^ Otterson, Joe (July 2, 2025). "'Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series Casts Judy Greer, West Duchovny, Tory Devon Smith (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 1, 2025). "Henry Eikenberry & Roberta Colindrez Round Out Cast Of Peacock's 'The Five-Star Weekend'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 1, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  14. ^ Roberts, Sarah (August 6, 2025). "Vote on "Five Star Weekend" filming postponed to Aug. 20". ack.net. Archived from the original on August 12, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  15. ^ Allen, Bailey. "Filming of TV show based on Elin Hilderbrand novel wants to begin on Nantucket in September". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  16. ^ Roberts, Sarah (October 6, 2025). "Hilderbrand's "Five Star Weekend" filming wraps up on island". The Inquirer and Mirror. Retrieved March 18, 2026.