Jennifer Garner books stay with Peacock’s The Five-Star Weekend
FIRST LOOK: Jennifer Garner stars in and executive produces The Five-Star Weekend, an eight-part adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s novel launching on Peacock in the US on July 16, 2026.
The story centres on Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed cook and best selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste and warm demeanour, who 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 fans.
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 20s, 30s and one surprise fifth star. Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, the stars will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.
The series also stars D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane and Timothy Olyphant. Additional cast include Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie and Roberta Colindrez.
Bekah Brunstetter is the creator and writer, with Beth Schacter also writing. Minkie Spiro is the director.
The Five Star Weekend is produced by Universal Content Productions. It is executive produced by Sue Naegle and Ali Krug for Dinner Party Productions, Brunstetter, Garner, Hilerbrand, Merri Howard, Schacter and Spiro.
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