The Desperate Housewives have departed. Say hello to the Devious Maids.
Lifetime today picked up 13 episodes of the new series from Housewives creator Marc Cherry. It will premiere in 2013.
ABC, Housewives' home, did not pick up the project when it recently chose new shows for the fall schedule. Disney, ABC's owner, is also a part owner of Lifetime. Maids will be produced by ABC Studios.
Based on the Mexican telenovela Ellas son la Alegria del Hogar, the new show follows five maids who work for the rich in Beverly Hills. Stars include Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Dania Ramirez and Roselyn Sanchez.
In a joint statement, Lifetime executives Nancy Dubuc and Rob Sharenow said: "We are thrilled to be getting into business with one of entertainment's true visionaries. This show and Marc Cherry's unique storytelling voice perfectly articulate Lifetime's strategy of attracting top-tier creatives with their most original and exciting projects."
