The creator of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is taking on a different kind of drama for his next series project.
Connor Hines has scored a straight-to-series order from Netflix for Jupiter Island, a drama set in an exclusive island community that’s home to a number of professional golfers. Hines has also signed an overall deal with the streamer to create and produce series projects. A24 will produce Jupiter Island with Netflix; Hines is writing the show and will executive produce with Julie Gardner of Bad Wolf America.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Connor Hines to Netflix,” said Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of scripted series for the U.S. and Canada. “Connor has a rare gift for rich, character-driven storytelling that shines through again in Jupiter Island, reflecting our commitment to delivering premium television to engage our audiences. His recent Emmy nomination is proof he’s just getting started — and we’re excited for everything that comes next.”
The logline for Jupiter Island reads, “On the ultra-exclusive Jupiter Island, the privileged world of professional golfers and their wives fractures when a mysterious outsider arrives — and a secret threatens golf’s reigning power couple.”
The real Jupiter Island, Florida, is one of the wealthiest communities in the country. A number of current and former pro golfers, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Lee Trevino, live or have lived there; Celine Dion, Venus Williams and former President George H.W. Bush have also called the barrier island home.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Netflix, A24 and Bad Wolf’s Julie Gardner,” Hines said. “I’ve been living with the world of Jupiter Island for quite some time, and I’m so excited and lucky to bring it to life with such amazing collaborators.”
Hines created the Ryan Murphy-produced Love Story for FX. The show earned four Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for best limited or anthology series. He was previously a writer on Netflix’s comedy Space Force.
