Title: Hurt People
Type: HBSVOD Feature
Content: Netflix / BERLANTI/SCHECHTER FILMS
Production Office: 4000 Warner Blvd. Building 142, Burbank, CA 91522 office@berlantiproductions.com PHONE: 818-954-2929 FAX: 818-977-9728
Status: Development
Producer: Greg Berlanti – Sarah Schechter
Writer: Melissa London Hilfers
Producer’s Office: NETFLIX PRODUCTIONS, LLC 5800 Sunset Boulevard, 12th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-734-2900 lahiring@netflix.com
Description: Cecilia Caufield, a brilliant lawyer, just won a $150 million settlement. To celebrate, she sleeps with Ryan—a lover, not her husband. Cecilia’s real husband is Peter, and her life is tangled in deception. Things take a darker turn when her estranged father, William, becomes the prime suspect in his second wife’s brutal murder. Despite their fractured relationship, Cecilia agrees to defend him. Aaron, a prosecutor and former friend, is certain William killed his wife using a jewel-encrusted knife—a gift from William himself. As Cecilia digs deeper, troubling truths emerge, leaving her questioning her father’s innocence. How far will she go to uncover the truth—and at what personal cost?
Synopsis: Hurt People – A Thrilling Ride of Deception and Unearthed Truths
Produced by the exceptionally talented Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, and penned by Melissa London Hilfers, Netflix’s upcoming production ‘Hurt People’ is set to take you on a gripping journey of intrigue, treachery and courtroom battles.
The protagonist, Cecilia Caufield, a top-tier lawyer, recently triumphed in obtaining a whopping $150 million settlement. However, behind this professional success, lies a labyrinth of personal deception. She celebrates her victory not with her husband Peter, but with her lover, Ryan.
The plot thickens with the introduction of her past – an estranged father, William, who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of his second wife. Despite their strained bond, Cecilia takes it upon herself to serve as his defense lawyer. Her opponent in the courtroom, Aaron, a prosecutor and past ally, is adamant that the murder weapon – a knife embellished with gems, given by William to his wife – conclusively proves his guilt.
As Cecilia delves into the depths of the case, she finds unsettling truths surfacing. Under the weight of these revelations, she is forced to reassess her father’s innocence. The storyline leaves audiences at the edge of their seats – how far will Cecilia go finding the truth and what personal price will she pay?
‘Hurt People’ promises to be a stirring portrayal of family ties, deception and the relentless quest for truth.
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