Thecollege admissions scandalwill be coming to the small screen.
The Lifetime network announced on Tuesday that it was greenlighting a new movie based on the high-profile scandal. The working title isCollege Admissions Scandal, but the network acknowledges that the title may change.
The movie will follow two wealthy mothers who share an obsession with getting their teenagers into the best possible college. When charismatic college admissions consultant Rick Singer offers a side door into the prestigious institutions of their dreams, they willingly partake with visions of coveted acceptance letters in their heads.
But when Singer cooperates with the FBI and pleads guilty, the mothers must face the consequences of their actions and the loss of trust and respect from their families.
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Production on the movie is beginning, the network says in a press release.
On March 12, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced that it had charged 50 people, includingFelicity Huffman,Lori Loughlin, and her husband, fashion designerMossimo Giannulli, in the cheating scandal. Along with coaches, admissions counselors and fellow parents, they were accused of alleged crimes such as falsifying SAT scores and lying about the athletic skills of their children.
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William H. Macy, Georgia Macy, Felicity Huffman, Sophia Macy.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Loughlin and Giannulli were indicted on an additional charge offraud and money launderingin April. If convicted, they face up to 20 yearsin prisonfor each charge.
The couplepleaded not guiltyafterturning down a plea dealbecause it included jail time. Their attorneys have not returned PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
From left: Olivia Jade Giannulli, Lori Loughlin and Isabella Rose Giannulli.Gabriel Olsen/Getty
It’s unclear whether the fictionalized story will center around the two actresses or other people involved in the case.
source: people.com
