Serena Williams to executive produce tennis series for Netflix
Ileana Sanchez
Dailysports's expert
Tennis legend Serena Williams will serve as an executive producer for the Netflix series "Carrie Soto is Back," reports Deadline. The series will be an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling tennis-themed novel.
It's noted that the adaptation will be partially inspired by Serena Williams' story. Although the legendary tennis player is not the prototype for the main character, the book's author emphasizes that the Williams sisters greatly influenced its creation.
"My incredible respect for the Williams sisters is part of what makes me interested in tennis. I wouldn’t write a book about tennis without the influence of just the absolute glory that has been their journey, but also specifically Serena’s quest to get as many Grand Slam titles as she has managed to do," Reid admitted.
Additionally, Williams previously served as an executive producer for the 2024 documentary series "On the Arena: Serena Williams." She also, alongside her sister Venus, produced the 2021 film "King Richard," which chronicles the sisters' early years in Compton under the coaching of their father.
