VH1 Taps Vanessa Williams for 'Satan Sisters'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Singer/actress Vanessa Williams will play the lead role in VH1’s upcoming scripted series based on Star Jones’ book Satan Sisters: A Novel Oof Fiction, the network said Tuesday.

Williams will play the role of Maxine, creator and host of a popular, long-running TV talk show who fears she’ll soon be pushed out of her role as part of a power struggle among others involved in the show, according to the network.

Williams most recently starred in the final season of Desperate Housewives and has appeared in several series including Ugly Betty.

Jones will serve as executive producer of the series -- which will launch in 2017 -- along with Josh Berman (Drop Dead Diva) and Suzanne de Passe (Temptations), VH1 said.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.