Updated: December 2020
Season 1 of Firefly Lane on Netflix: Everything we know so far.
Netflix first announced their order for 10 episodes of Firefly Lane back in February of 2019.
Firefly Lane is an adaptation of the novel by the same name, from the prolific author Kristin Hannah, who also wrote Winter Garden, The Nightingale, and The Great Alone.
The book Firefly Lane was first released in 2013 but has since been rereleased with a Netflix logo on the cover.
I always debate reading the book before the series comes out, I already bought the book version and started it (but I’m only about 20 pages in.) I used to swear by this, but in the last few years I’ve been opting to watch the show or movie first- just so I can watch and review without a predetermined idea.
Obviously reading the book isn’t necessary before diving into the series, but it seems to be well recommended given ‘Firefly Lane’ is a New York Times Best Seller and winner of countless awards.
Firefly Lane is also the first of two books with Fly Away being the follow-up second book and is already being discussed to be covered in a second season of the series.
Set in the 1970s, Firefly Lane is a coming-of-age story that follows two unlikely friends, Tully Hart (Heigl) and Kate Mularkey (Chalke) and their relationship over three decades, chronicling the ups of downs of their complicated friendship.
Kate, the introvert, and Tully, the coolest girl in school, form a bond that weathers every milestone in their lives, leading up to a tragedy in the present.
Netflix describes the project as:
Based on the New York Times Bestselling book, Firefly Lane is the sweeping story of two inseparable best friends and their enduring, complicated bond, spanning four tumultuous decades.
Who’s behind Firefly Lane?
Brightlight Pictures, the production studio behind the show, is well-known for their TV and film adaptations.
Some of the projects from Brightlight Pictures include The Good Doctor on ABC, Descendants for the Disney Channel and a couple of Netflix projects including the Stephen King adaptation of 1922 and Haters Back Off!.
The show runner, Maggie Friedman’s previous projects include Eastwick for ABC, Witches of East End for Lifetime and most recently, No Tomorrow for The CW.
The drama was filmed in Canada last year. Katherine Heigl recalled the fond memories of being on set with Chalke and the rest of cast and crew in an Instagram post.
Katherine Heigl Wants Fans To Get Ready For 'Firefly Lane'
“A little over a year ago, before the world caught on fire I filmed a show for @netflix in Vancouver,” Heigl wrote.
Heigl described Tully and Kate, the protagonists as “two women who begin their journey together as two young girls in the 70s and rocket through life from then on out by each other’s side.”
Heigl continued by explaining how enamored she was with the story, and how she cherishes the novel, “Not only did I have the privilege of playing a character and telling a story I adore but I got to do it alongside a cast and crew I adore,” she continued.
“For me, it was the perfect storm of blessings and an unforgettable moment in my 30-year career. I truly could not be more proud of or more excited to share this show with all of you,” Heigl also wrote.
The Series Looks Like An Emotional Ride
Heigl then urged fans to read the novel if they haven’t already to get in the all prepped for the series, which doesn’t have a release date yet.
"We could all do with heart, humor, hope and love right about now,” Heigl also said.
She finished off her post praising the show’s costumes and soundtrack, featuring some “fantastic throwback looks and music”.
Chalke also celebrated the show and her co-star in an Instagram post.
“I had the best time making this with @katherineheigl and an incredible cast and crew,” Chalke wrote.
Firefly Lane trailer
Watch the first official teaser trailer for Firefly Lane that dropped in early December 2020.
