Selena Gomez is headed to Netflix. The “Good for You” and “Same Old Love” singer is set to star in a miniseries called 13 Reasons Why.
Based on author Jay Asher’s young adult novel of the same name, 13 Reasons Why “is the story of Hanna Baker, a high schooler who commits suicide. Clay, who has yet to be cast, receives a box of tapes from Hannah, his late classmate and crush after she kills herself. On the tapes, which get passed along to other students based on Hannah’s instructions, Hannah reveals why the 13 reasons why she took her own life.”
Selena Gomez has a Netflix series in the works https://t.co/R1PB18Przh pic.twitter.com/CL0PEOs6kG
— Variety (@Variety) October 30, 2015
In addition to starring in the miniseries, Selena Gomez will also serve as executive producer, along with mom Mandy Teefy and Kristel Laiblin.
This exciting news comes right after Selena Gomez celebrated the release of her latest album. “Revival” already features two hit tracks, and is the most mature work Selena Gomez has ever done.
In addition to her music, Selena Gomez has made a name for herself in the acting world. She started at Disney with Wizards of Waverly Place, starred in Spring Breakers, and recently voiced a role in Transylvania 2.
ICYMI — @SelenaGomez's next project has her headed to @Netflix. https://t.co/6rTOs4Dt5n
— MTV (@MTV) October 30, 2015
It’s uncertain when Selena Gomez’s Netflix project will premiere.