“The Baxters” will premiere March 28 on Amazon Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels by Karen Kingsbury, the faith-infused family drama series stars Roma Downey and Ted McGinley.
The series follows Elizabeth and John Baxter, played by Downey and McGinley, and their five adult children. The 10-episode first season revolves around their daughter Kari (Ali Cobrin), who discovers her professor husband Tim (Brandon Hirsch) is having an affair with one of his students. Kari must find comfort in her family and faith to discover if love is a choice or if her marriage can be redeemed.
Kingsbury’s novel series has encompassed more than 25 titles since its debut in 2002. Downey has had the book under option for over a decade.
“Since the day Roma Downey asked for my blessing in making the Baxter family literary series into a televised show, I have dreamed that it might find a home on Prime Video,” Kingsbury said. “Many millions of readers are going to be thrilled over this news. It is a dream come true.”
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Masey McLain, Josh Plasse, Cassidy Gifford, Reilly Anspaugh and Emily Peterson round out the Season 1 cast. Guest stars Kathie Lee Gifford, Jake Allyn, Damien Leake and Orel De La Mota join the previously announced cast.
LightWorkers Media, Will Packer Media and Haven Entertainment produce “The Baxters.” Jessie Rosen serves as showrunner. Downey, Josen, Will Packer, Kevin Mann, Brendan Bragg and Jaime Primak Sullivan executive produce, while Karen Kingsbury and Rick Christian are consulting producers.
See the first-look clip below.
