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"textContent": "\n\n\n\nIn the last few years (or decades), YA stories have taken over the beachy drama television space, but there's a brand new show coming to Peacock that TV fans of all ages are going to obsess over. _The Five Star Weekend_ has an incredible cast led by Jennifer Garner (_13 Going on 30_) , Gemma Chan (_Crazy Rich Asians_), and Regina Hall (_Scary Movie_) just to name a few, and takes us into the world full of loss, friendship, and secrets. This is exactly the kind of drama I like to see. Here's the latest update on the new show — and if you love all things Jennifer Garner, check out our interview for her Christmas movie Family Switch!\n\n* * *\n\n## Here's everything you need to know about _The Five Star Weekend_ before it drops on Peacock summer 2026.\n\n### What is The Five Star Weekend about?\n\n\n\n\nThe new show follows Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner), a cook and author who got famous for her recipes. But when she suffers a horrible loss, her grieving process begins to highlight all the areas of her life that aren't as perfect as her media personality might lead you to believe.\n\nSo, Hollis takes her friends — a childhood BFF, a friend from her 20s and her 30s, and a unexpected fifth guest — to her house in Nantucket for a weekend of regeneration. But before long, \"boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.\"\n\n### Who's in The Five Star Weekend cast with Jennifer Garner?\n\n\n\n\nThe cast of _The Five Star Weekend_ is truly amazing, and I can't believe we're going to get this much star power on our screens!\n\n * **Jennifer Garner** as _Hollis Shaw_\n * **Chloë Sevigny** as _Tatum McKenzie_\n * **Regina Hall** as _Dru-Ann Jones_\n * **Gemma Chan** as _Gigi Ling_\n * **D'Arcy Carden** as _Brooke Kirtley_\n * **Harlow Jane** as _Caroline Shaw_\n * **David Denman** as _Kyle McKenzie_\n * **Rob Huebel****** as _Charlie Kirtley_\n * **Tory Devon Smith** as _John Mark_\n * **Henry Eikenberry** as _Dylan Leclaire_\n * **Roberta Colindrez** as _Sunny_\n * **Judy Greer** as _Electra_\n * **West Duchovny** as _Aubrey_\n * **Josh Hamilton** as _Matthew_\n * **Timothy Olyphant** as _Jack_\n\n\n\n### Where can I watch The Five Star Weekend?\n\n\n\n\n_The Five Star Weekend_ premieres on Peacock July 16, 2026.\n\n### How many episodes are in the show?\n\n\n\n\nThe series will have 8 episodes that will all be available to stream at once. I love a weekend binge!\n\n### Where was The Five Star Weekend filmed?\n\n\n\n\nThe show was filmed in LA and around Nantucket in the third quarter of 2025.\n\n**Stay tuned for the latest news on _The Five Star Weekend_ , and other Jennifer Garner projects that are coming our way.**",
"title": "Jennifer Garner, Gemma Chan & Regina Hall Lead Elin Hilderbrand's 'The Five Star Weekend' Beachy Drama"
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