Amazon Orders ‘The Banker’s Wife’ Adaptation From ‘Homeland’ Vets Meredith Stiehm and Lesli Linka Glatter

Amazon has ordered an adaptation of “The Banker’s Wife” from “Homeland” alums of Meredith Stiehm and Lesli Linka Glatter. Stiehm will write the series, while Glatter will direct. The series is based on Cristina Alger’s novel of the same name. The pickup was announced Saturday during the Television Critics Association press tour. “The Banker’s Wife” is a high-stakes international thriller set in the world of global finance, from Geneva to Paris, London and New York, about two women racing for answers when a mysterious plane crash sets them off on parallel pursuits of truth. As they shine a light on...