‘The Five Star Weekend’ Boss Unpacks Book Changes and Hopes for Many More Seasons

Bekah Brunstetter, the showrunner of The Five Star Weekend on Peacock, discussed adapting the book for the screen. She detailed specific changes, including the pacing of betrayal and Jennifer Garner's input regarding the infidelity storyline. Brunstetter emphasized the richness of women's stories during their 40s and 50s. She expressed a strong desire for multiple future seasons featuring the same cast, while mentioning the search for a new fifth star for a potential Season 2.