Bekah Brunstetter Signs Overall Deal With Universal Global Television
The Five Star Weekend creator and showrunner will develop and produce series exclusively for the Universal Studio Group division.
Bekah Brunstetter has signed an overall deal with Universal Global Television, the Universal Studio Group division announced on October 26, 2026. It is her first overall agreement, according to Deadline.
Under the terms, Brunstetter will develop and produce shows exclusively for Universal Global Television across various platforms.
She is currently at work on the second season of The Five Star Weekend, the Peacock series she created, executive produces and showruns. The show stars Jennifer Garner.
The series is based on Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling novel. In earlier context, the adaptation became Peacock's most watched scripted original to date and put Hilderbrand's book back on the New York Times' bestseller list.
Brunstetter's television credits include three seasons as a writer-producer on NBC's This Is Us, where she shared in three of its Outstanding Drama Series Emmy nominations, and a co-executive producer role on Netflix's Maid and Sirens. She also wrote the book for the musical adaptation of The Notebook, earning a Tony nomination in 2024, and her play The Cake has been produced more than 100 times worldwide.
Quick answers
What does Bekah Brunstetter's deal with Universal Global Television cover?
She will develop and produce shows exclusively for the studio across various platforms.
Is Bekah Brunstetter's first overall deal?
Yes. The agreement with Universal Global Television is her first overall deal.
What is Bekah Brunstetter working on now?
She is working on the second season of The Five Star Weekend, which she created, executive produces and showruns.