Five-Star Weekend: Cast, Plot & How to Watch the Lifetime Movie

Jennifer Garner will star in Peacock’s upcoming drama series, The Five-Star Weekend, adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel of the same name. The series is slated to debut on the streaming platform on July 16, 2026, as an eight-episode binge drop.

The series centers on Hollis Shaw, played by Garner, a successful cook and author who attempts to navigate grief and find herself again following a personal tragedy. The story unfolds on Nantucket, Massachusetts, and explores themes of friendship, and healing.

Star-Studded Cast

Garner leads a prominent ensemble cast that includes D’Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Harlow Jane, and Timothy Olyphant. Additional cast members are Rob Huebel, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, West Duchovny, Judy Greer, Tory Devon Smith, Morrison Keddie, and Roberta Colindrez.

Chloë Sevigny will portray Tatum McKenzie, Regina Hall will play Dru-Ann Jones, and Gemma Chan will take on the role of Gigi Ling. D’Arcy Carden is cast as Brooke Kirtley, and Harlow Jane will appear as Caroline Shaw. Timothy Olyphant will play Jack.

Production Details

The Five-Star Weekend is being developed for television by Bekah Brunstetter, who also serves as an executive producer. Jennifer Garner, Beth Schacter, Sue Naegle, Ali Krug, Elin Hilderbrand, and Minkie Spiro are also executive producers on the project. The series is a production of Schmeyer Industries, Dinner Party Productions, and Universal Content Productions.

The episodes will be directed by a team including Bekah Brunstetter, Fernanda Coppel, Mackenzie Yeager, Vivian Barnes, Aja Gabel, Bixby Elliot, and Beth Schacter. Brunstetter and Isabella A. Are credited with writing the final episode.

About the Source Material

Elin Hilderbrand is a well-known author, particularly celebrated for her novels set on the island of Nantucket. The Five-Star Weekend, the novel on which the series is based, explores the complexities of female friendship and the challenges of rebuilding a life after loss. The book was a bestseller, setting the stage for the highly anticipated television adaptation.

The premise of the story, as outlined in production materials, follows a food blogger’s attempt to overcome grief by recreating a memorable weekend with her closest friends on Nantucket.

Premiere Date and Platform

Viewers can expect all eight episodes of The Five-Star Weekend to be available for binge-watching on Peacock starting July 16, 2026. The series marks a significant addition to Peacock’s growing slate of original drama programming.