Another Taylor Jenkins Reid adaptation is in the works. And Serena Williams is producing it.

Tennis icon Serena Williams is bringing her expertise to a new court—the world of television production—as she takes on Taylor Jenkins Reid's tennis-focused novel Carrie Soto Is Back for Netflix.

The exciting news was announced this week, revealing Williams' involvement through her production company Nine Two Six, alongside writer and executive producer Amanda Kate Shuman, who will be part of the creative team.

Shortly after, Serena confirmed the news herself on her Instagram Stories. The announcement quickly generated buzz, with fans and industry watchers enthusiastically awaiting Williams' new role and the upcoming tennis drama.

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What is Carrie Soto Is Back about?

For those who haven't read this Taylor Jenkins Reid novel, it centres on Carrie Soto, a tennis legend known for her fierce competitiveness on the court, nicknamed the "Battle Axe" for her cold, ruthless style.

It follows her climb to becoming the best women's tennis player in the world, shattering records and earning twenty Grand Slam titles.

After retiring due to injury, Carrie's record is threatened six years later by rising star Nicki Chan. At 37, considered "tennis ancient," Carrie makes the bold decision to come out of retirement for one final season to defend her legacy.

The novel follows Carrie's comeback journey through the Grand Slam tournaments, exploring her relationships, vulnerability, and what true greatness actually means beyond winning.

Who is the cast?

So far, there have been no official casting announcements for the adaptation, but fans have been sharing their dream casting choices online.

Leading the wishlist leader board is Genesis Rodriguez as Carrie, Antonio Banderas as Javier, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo as rival Nicki Chan. However, these are purely speculative and haven't been confirmed by Netflix or the production team.

The dream team: Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Genesis Rodriguez, and Antonio Banderas. Images: Getty.

What does Taylor Jenkins Reid think about the adaptation?

Taylor Jenkins Reid has expressed her excitement about the adaptation, sharing that she feels "very, very lucky to be working with such a phenomenal team to bring Carrie, Javier, Bowe, Gwen, and Nicki to life."

She's particularly pleased with the team at Picturestart (the production company), saying they truly understand Carrie and the heart of the story. Reid will be involved as an executive producer and has promised to keep fans updated as the project develops.

She's also spoken about the importance of authentic representation, advocating for Latina actors in her adaptations and being open to feedback about representation in her novels.

What is Serena Williams' role in the production?

Serena Williams is officially on board as executive producer, and while Carrie Soto isn't directly based on Serena, Taylor Jenkins Reid has acknowledged that both Serena and Venus Williams influenced her writing.

Having Serena's insight into the professional tennis world will likely bring an added layer of authenticity to the adaptation.

The series will be written and executive produced by Amanda Kate Shuman, with Williams bringing her expertise as one of the most successful tennis players in history.

When can we watch it?

There's no confirmed release date yet. The series is still in development at Netflix, with key production roles announced but no filming schedule established.

Based on the current stage of development, a release in late 2025 or 2026 seems most likely, though this hasn't been officially confirmed.

Where can we watch it in Australia?

Carrie Soto Is Back will be available to stream on Netflix in Australia once it's released.

Since Netflix holds the rights to the adaptation, it will be accessible to all Australian subscribers as soon as it premieres.

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