Fox Entertainment Studios has entered into a first-look development and producing agreement with Cottage Industry Entertainment, a company co-founded by executives Lisa Hamilton Daly and Alysia Cotter Thomas. This partnership marks a significant step for Fox as it seeks to expand its portfolio in scripted television and feature films.

Among the projects in development is an adaptation of Danielle Steel’s bestselling novel "The Whittiers," which Fox has officially optioned. This adaptation is expected to be a key highlight of the collaboration between Fox Entertainment Studios and Cottage Industry Entertainment, showcasing the studio's commitment to bringing popular literary works to the screen.S2

The deal signifies a growing trend in the entertainment industry where established studios are increasingly looking to partner with independent production companies to diversify their content offerings. With the creative leadership of Daly and Cotter Thomas, Fox aims to leverage their expertise in storytelling to attract a wider audience.S1S2