In this new age of social isolation, many of us are turning to our TVs to help pass the time. And if you've already binged through most of the must-watch series on your list, chances are you're probably anxious for any and all new releases coming to the small screen.
Well, it just so happens that the highly-anticipated Hulu adaptation of "Little Fires Everywhere" drops three of it's eight episodes tomorrow, March 18th (with the remaining five episodes set to be released on subsequent Wednesdays).
"Little Fires Everywhere" is set in 1997 and co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, who also both served as Executive Producers for the series. The story follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. Based on Celeste Ng’s 2017 bestseller, the story explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger in believing that following the rules can avert disaster.
And - it's all set right here in Northeast Ohio's Shaker Heights. The city plays a pivotal role in the novel's story, but the Hulu series was not actually filmed in the east side suburb.
Ng, who grew up in Shaker Heights, is also a producer on the series and in a recent interview with Cleveland Magazine explained that although they weren't able to film on location, the production team spent a lot of time researching and scouting there to capture the feel of the city.
"They really wanted to make sure they were getting it as right as they could. They got Shaker yearbooks and old copies of Shaker Magazine. They actually visited Shaker and looked at some places, and when I was in L.A., I drove around with one of the producers to point out, like, “This house could be in Shaker.” They also did a bunch of scenes with fake snow, and I was really glad they were committing to creating that true snowbelt winter … They also made a very authentic-looking Shaker letterman jacket." Ng told Cleveland Magazine's Lee McKinstry.
So, will the series as bingeable as the novel was page-turning? You'll have to wait until tomorrow to see! Until then, check out the official trailer below:
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