We Were Liars Series: Everything we know about cast, plot and production

Amazon's Prime Video series 'We Were Liars,' based on E. Lockhart's novel, has cast its main characters. The series will feature Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, and Joseph Zada.


Cast
Amazon's 'We Were Liars,' an adaptation of E. Lockhart's YA novel, has announced its main cast. Emily Alyn Lind will lead the series, joined by Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, and Joseph Zada. The series also features Mamie Gummer, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Candice King, and David Morse. The series is produced by Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie, Universal Television and Amazon MGM Studios.


Plot
'We Were Liars' is set on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts. It follows the wealthy Sinclair family, who spend their summers on the island. The story combines elements of a tragic love story and an amnesia thriller. Gummer, Fitzgerald, and King play the Sinclair sisters.

Additional Cast and Production
The series also features Arsher Ali and Wendy Crewson. Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie are the writers and executive producers. Emily Cummins and E. Lockhart, the novel's author, are also executive producers. Universal Television and Amazon MGM Studios are producing the series. Nzingha Stewart will direct the first episode.

Book Background
E. Lockhart's novel 'We Were Liars' was published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books. The book has sold nearly three million copies worldwide.

FAQs:

What is 'We Were Liars' about?
'We Were Liars' follows the Sinclair family's secrets and tragedies on their private island, combining a love story and an amnesia thriller.

Who stars in 'We Were Liars'?
The series stars Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, and Joseph Zada as the main characters.