Executive producer Suzanne Mackie, known for her work on the acclaimed series “The Crown,” is bringing author Alice Feeney’s suspenseful thriller “Rock Paper Scissors” to Netflix. Mackie’s newly established production company, Orchid Pictures, has secured the rights to adapt the New York Times bestseller into a six-part series, promising a captivating addition to the streaming giant’s lineup.
The narrative of “Rock Paper Scissors” centers around a marriage on the brink. The official logline poses a chilling question: “Think you know the person you married? Think again…” Adam Wright, a screenwriter with face blindness, and his wife Amelia, find themselves on a seemingly random Scottish weekend getaway, an annual tradition intended to rekindle their strained relationship. Every anniversary, Amelia pens a letter to Adam, filled with unspoken truths, which she has never allowed him to read – until now. This particular trip, however, is far from a random win; it’s a carefully orchestrated event where long-held secrets and lies threaten to surface, and someone is determined to ensure their marriage does not have a happy ending.
Mackie, in a statement to Variety, expressed her enthusiasm for the project: “It’s good, it’s scary and it’s character-driven.” This hints at a series that will delve deep into the psychological complexities of its characters, enhancing the suspense and thrill for viewers eager for a compelling “rock paper scissors show.” Feeney herself shared her excitement, stating, “I secretly hoped that someone wonderful might fall in love with ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ and want to adapt it for television. I can’t imagine anyone more wonderful than Suzanne and Hannah at Orchid Pictures.” Her anticipation further fuels the buzz around the adaptation and its potential impact on audiences.
Suzanne Mackie, executive producer of "The Crown", is adapting "Rock Paper Scissors" for Netflix
The book “Rock Paper Scissors” is slated for publication in the UK and the US, setting the stage for the series adaptation to follow. With Mackie’s proven track record in producing high-quality, character-driven dramas and Feeney’s knack for crafting twisty, suspenseful plots, the “Rock Paper Scissors Netflix show” is poised to be a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas alike. As Orchid Pictures develops this and other projects, the industry will be watching closely to see the next chapter in Mackie’s successful career post-“The Crown”.
