Selena Gomez is returning to television — this time as an executive producer.
Netflix has given her series “13 Reasons Why” a straight-to-series order,Variety reports.
Gomez, who last appeared on the small screen as the star of Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” is executive-producing the project with her mother Mandy Teefey.
Kristel Laiblin and Anonymous Content will also produce the 13-episode series, and the pilot was penned by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.Brian Yorkey, who is also the series creator
“13 Reasons Why” is based on Jay Asher’s 2007 young adult novel of the same name.
The story focuses on a shy teen named Clay who receives a box of cassette tapes from his late crush Hannah, who has recently committed suicide.
On the tapes, which she recorded for 12 of her classmates, Hannah reveals the 13 reasons why she decided to end her life.
The "Good For You" singer is rumored to be playing Hannah, although no casting details have been confirmed.
Gomez's last TV project was starring on of “Wizards of Waverly Place,” which ended its four-season run in 2012.
Besides the Netflix show, the 23-year-old is also keeping busy on the music front: She released her new album “Revival” earlier this month and and is set to hit the road next year for a world tour.
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