Deadline first broke the news, and it’s already one of the hottest projects in town—”The Trees”, a limited series based on Percival Everett’s acclaimed novel, is sparking a major bidding war among networks and streamers.
With Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown, Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and “Black Panther” star Winston Duke leading the cast, this gripping adaptation isn’t just another prestige drama—it’s a bold, timely story that takes on racism, history, and justice in America.
Writer Marcus Gardley (“The Chi”) is adapting the novel and executive producing alongside Brown, Indian Meadows, and Mad Massive Entertainment. Backed by Universal Content Productions (UCP), the show has a powerhouse creative team behind it.
“The Trees” Premise
Set in Money, Mississippi—the town tied to the real-life murder of Emmett Till—the series opens with a string of murders that leave behind a haunting clue: a second body resembling Till is found at each scene. As detectives uncover a disturbing pattern of similar killings across the country, they’re led to a local root doctor who’s been tracking America’s history of racial violence.
With Brown’s emotional range, Randolph’s rising-star momentum, and Duke’s commanding presence, the cast promises a riveting, layered performance. The story itself is more than a mystery—it’s a powerful reflection on how the past still echoes in the present.
As the bidding war intensifies and anticipation builds, one thing is clear: “The Trees” is shaping up to be one of the most important—and talked about—series in the making.
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