# Friends and Family Gets Series Adaptation at Universal TV

https://deadline.com/2026/10/friends-and-family-queen-sugar-author-series-universal-tv-1237207807/

Universal TV is adapting 'Friends and Family' into a drama series. Marissa Jo Cerar will write it, with Gina Prince-Bythewood directing the pilot. Mary J. Blige and Debra Martin Chase are executive producers.

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Original source: https://deadline.com/2026/10/friends-and-family-queen-sugar-author-series-universal-tv-1237207807/