STARZ GREENLIGHTS "THE HUNTING WIVES," A SEDUCTIVELY THRILLING NEW DRAMA SERIES BASED ON THE BESTSELLING NOVEL

Santa Monica, Calif. - October 4, 2023 - STARZ has green-lit eight episodes of the drama series "The Hunting Wives," an addictive, twisty thriller centered on unforgettable female characters.

Based on the novel by May Cobb, who will also serve as executive producer, "The Hunting Wives" tells the story of Sophie O'Neil and her family's move from the East Coast to deep red East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks' irresistible charms - and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.

"The Hunting Wives" is executive produced by Rebecca Cutter ("Hightown"), who will write and serve as showrunner, and Erwin Stoff ("The Serpent Queen," The Matrix, Edge of Tomorrow, Julia) for 3 Arts Entertainment.

"'The Hunting Wives' is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride," said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. "We're excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements STARZ's slate of edgy, female-forward premium content."

Alex Alberts, Director of Original Programming, Tara Roy, Director of Original Programming and Christina Jokanovich, Senior Vice President of Original Programming, are the executives overseeing "The Hunting Wives" for STARZ, and Scott Herbst and Courtney Mock are overseeing for Lionsgate Television.The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ(R) service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

About 3 Arts Entertainment

3 Arts Entertainment is a talent/literary management and production company, with 26 years of experience. We have offices in Beverly Hills and New York and have clients in the TV and Film Lit world, acting world, hosting world, branded areas, digital media and more. 3 Arts has produced hit films such as The Matrix, Austin Powers: Thy Spy Who Shagged Me, The Devil's Advocate, Edge of Tomorrow and 13 Hours and more. We currently executive produce over 30 shows on the air. Some of our series include: "Julia," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Master of None," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Insecure," and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by an 18,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.