According to reports, Sony Pictures Television is backing the series, which is based on investigative journalist Julie K Brown's book, Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story.

Julie K Brown's book, published in July 2021, provides a detailed account of her investigative journalism at the Miami Herald. It exposes Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes and the manipulation of justice that allowed him to evade accountability for years.

The untitled series aims to depict Epstein's global sex-trafficking operations and the systemic failures that enabled his crimes to continue for decades. It will also highlight Brown's persistent investigation, which helped identify victims and ultimately led to Epstein's arrest.

Laura Dern takes the lead

Laura Dern is reportedly set to portray Julie K Brown in the series. Sharon Hoffman has been named as the writer and will serve as co-showrunner alongside Eileen Myers.

In addition to her starring role, Dern will also act as an executive producer on the project. Julie K Brown will join the production team as an executive producer, alongside Adam McKay and Kevin Messick of Hyperobject Industries.

Production and background

The series is being developed by Hyperobject Industries, the production company behind films and series such as 'Don't Look Up', 'Fresh', 'The Menu', and 'Wild Wild Country'. Sony Pictures Television is reportedly bidding for the scripted series, which would mark the first fictionalised television adaptation based on Epstein's case.

Several documentaries have previously covered Epstein's sex-trafficking operations and the involvement of powerful individuals.

About Laura Dern

Laura Dern, 59, is celebrated for her versatile acting and has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She has won multiple Golden Globe Awards and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2020.

Dern is a nine-time Primetime Emmy Award nominee and received an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role in 'Big Little Lies'. In 2020, she also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Marriage Story'.

About Julie K Brown and the Investigation

Julie K Brown is widely recognised for her reporting on Epstein. Her investigation, Perversion of Justice, revealed how Epstein and his then-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, used wealth and influence to avoid prison while operating a global sex-trafficking network. Brown's work brought international attention to the case and was instrumental in holding Epstein accountable.