Drama “Ties That Bind” in the Works at NBC

NBC has put into development “Ties That Bind” from Universal Television, a drama based on Elizabeth Coleman’s “Secret Bridesmaids’ Business” stage play and book, from writer Deirdre Shaw (“Bluff City Law”), Keshet Studios and Universal Television. The proposed series is described as a soapy thriller in which three women make a promise to one another that leads them to embark on dangerous secrets that threaten to implode their lives. Facing dire consequences, they must rely on the power of their friendship to survive.

Shaw will executive produce with Peter Traugott (Keshet Studios), Avi Nir (Keshet Media Group), Alon Shtruzman (Keshet International), alongside Seven Studios’ Julie McGauran, MaryAnne Carroll, and Amanda Crittenden.

No casting has been announced at present.