The series, tentatively titled “Wanted: The Colter & Jennings Story,”
promises to delve deep into the passion, pain, rebellion, and raw talent
that made Colter and Jennings not only music legends — but cultural
rebels who rewrote the rules of country.

“This is not just a story about music,” Colter said in a brief statement.
“It’s about love, faith, struggle — and the price of being true to yourself.”

A Story Decades in the Making

At 81, Jessi Colter remains a towering figure in the country music world.
Her soulful voice, spiritual grace, and fierce independence shaped an era
of outlaw country that refused to bow to Nashville’s polished formulas.
But behind the gold records and chart-topping hits was a journey marked
by heartbreak, resilience, and a love story that captivated the world.
Her marriage to Waylon Jennings, the gravel-voiced rebel whose
defiance helped birth the outlaw movement, was the stuff of country
folklore — passionate, tumultuous, and unforgettable.
Now, for the first time, Colter is ready to pull back the curtain.

Inside the Deal

According to sources close to the production, Netflix secured the rights
after a multi-month bidding war with Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
Executives reportedly flew to Colter’s Arizona home to personally pitch
their vision — a prestige drama that would blend documentary-style
interviews with cinematic reenactments. Netflix is sparing no expense.
Acclaimed director Debra Granik (known for Winter’s Bone) is attached
to direct multiple episodes, and early casting rumors suggest that
Jessica Chastain is in talks to play Colter in her younger years. For
Jennings, insiders hint at a rising country star stepping into the role —
someone with both the voice and the edge to do him justice.

A Love Story Forged in Fire

The series will reportedly trace Colter’s early life as Miriam Johnson, her
time as a pianist in church, and her first forays into country music. From
her solo breakout with the hit “I’m Not Lisa” to the chaotic beauty of life
on the road with Jennings, viewers will withess the highs and lows of a
musical marriage that defied the odds.

“It’s a miracle they survived each other — and a bigger miracle that their
love survived the fame,” said longtime friend and producer Tom Willis.
“This series is about that miracle.”

Waylon Jennings, who passed away in 2002, famously battled addiction
and the pressures of fame. The series will not shy away from those
struggles, Colter confirmed, but will also highlight Jennings’
transformation later in life — his sobriety, spirituality, and enduring
devotion to their family.
“I want people to see the man behind the myth,” Colter said. “He was
broken, but he was beautiful.”

Country Music Reacts

The announcement has sent shockwaves through Nashville. Country
stars — young and old — took to social media to share their excitement:

• Kacey Musgraves: “About damn time Jessi Colter got her flowers. A
  queen.”
• Chris Stapleton: “Their story changed everything. Can’t wait for this.””
• Lainey Wilson: “If I’m not in this somehow, I’ll riot

Country Music Hall of Fame curator Rachel Dillard praised the project as
“an essential chronicle of how two artists reshaped American music by
being exactly who they were — raw, loud, and deeply human.”

A Visual Time Capsule

Filming is set to begin in fall 2025, with locations including Nashville,
Arizona, Austin, and Los Angeles. Archival footage from private family
collections, unreleased demo tapes, and Colter’s personal journals are
expected to be featured throughout the series. Episode titles currently in
development include:

1. Desert Child
2. Nashville Ain’t Home
3. I’m Not Lisa
4. Outlaws & Angels
5. Storms Never Last
6. The Last Highway
7. Still Standing