Bravo is expanding its long-running reality empire with a brand-new addition that promises tight-knit relationships, deep-rooted history and plenty of drama. Set in a small but socially charged corner of the U.S., the upcoming series, which will be a part of the Real Housewives universe, arrives with glossy cast photos, a full teaser and a confirmed premiere date. The network is clearly betting big on this fresh chapter of its flagship franchise.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island unveils teaser, photos and release date
Bravo is officially expanding the Real Housewives universe with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, locking in a premiere for Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET. After the debut, the series will follow a diffrent scehdule, arriving on Sunday nights starting April 5, keeping the same prime-time slot. To kick off the buzz, the network also shared the first trailer and cast photos, offering an early look at the drama, alliances, and ego clashes to come (via Deadline).
The freshman cast features seven new faces ready to stir things up. This includes, Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Kelsey Swanson, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi.
Rounding out the season with a crossover moment, Real Housewives of New Jersey favorite Dolores Catania appears in as a “friend of,” giving the new franchise a direct line to the larger Bravo-verse.
The new series comes from Evolution Media, part of Amazon MGM Studios, with a stacked producing team behind it. Lucilla D’Agostino, Jen McClure-Metz, Joseph Ferraro, and Barry Poznick serve as executive producers, joined by Bianca Barnes-Williams, James Brangert, Deanna Markoff, and David Mills. And of course, Andy Cohen is back as executive producer.
Set against the backdrop of Rhode Island, aka the Ocean State, the show dives into a world where everyone knows everyone, and history runs deep. These women share long-standing friendships, strong loyalties, and plenty of secrets that don’t stay hidden for long.
As tensions rise, the drama spills into glamorous trips that push relationships to the edge. One major moment unfolds at Newport’s exclusive Seaview Terrace, a grand Gilded Age mansion that becomes the scene of serious shake-ups. A getaway to Block Island also turns explosive when two couples throw shades at each other.
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya on ComingSoon.
