The series tells the tale of a high school teacher who has an affair with one of her students.
Hot on the heels of her role as Patty Bowes in the latest Ryan Murphy creation “Pose,” Kate Mara will be returning to FX in a new mini-series. According to a report on Deadline.com, American network FX is planning an adaptation of the 2013 film “A Teacher,” directed by Hannah Fidell, in which Kate Mara will play the leading role. Hannah Fidell will be tasked to pen the script for the project, which she will also produce and direct. Information on the broadcast date and the number of episodes in the series has not yet been disclosed.
In the “Me Too” era, the drama will tackle sensitive subjects such as the abuse of power, consent, victimhood and the consequences that can arise from the revelation of an affair between a teacher and a pupil. In 2014, it was announced that “A Teacher” would be adapted as a series on the premium network HBO, however, Fidell finally opted to switch to FX.
Released in theaters in 2013, “A Teacher” featured Lindsay Burdge and Will Brittain in the two leading roles. Director Hannah Fidell recently presented her forthcoming film, “The Long Dumb Road,” at the Sundance Film Festival, ahead of its release in US theaters on November 16.
As for Kate Mara, the 35-year old actress is mainly known to the general public for her roles as Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama series “House of Cards.”
“A Teacher” by Hannah Fidell.