Chicks: Bonding Over Crime in Gentrifying Boston

Production Details

Title: Chicks
Format: Pilot / Hulu
Production Begins: September 2026
Filming Location: New York
Producer: Laura Holstein
Writer/Producer: Katie Robbins
LP: Steven Ast
Cast: Ellen Pompeo
Synopsis: Chicks is set in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods of old Boston. It follows Chickie (Pompeo) and Doreen, two estranged half-sisters who are both struggling to get by when their wise guy dad unexpectedly kicks the bucket. Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds. As their con grows, so does their odd-couple bond, as they each start to fill the father-shaped hole in the other’s heart.

Production Companies

Calamity Jane
500 S. Buena Vista Street, Animation 3G 4-5
Burbank, CA 91521
20th Television
10201 W. Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

310-369-1000
foxinfo@fox.com
Contact Phone: 818-560-7046

About Chicks

Chicks is a pilot series set against the backdrop of Boston’s changing neighborhoods. The story centers on Chickie and Doreen, two half-sisters who have drifted apart. Following their father’s death, they are left with a checkered legacy that pushes them into a world of crime and deception. As they navigate their unexpected partnership, the sisters develop a deeper connection. This not only leads them into increasingly bold schemes but also helps them heal from past wounds. Their journey reflects a blend of humor and heart, marked by the complexities of family ties.

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