An attempt to create a reality TV series took an unexpected turn when Pretty Wild became a deep dive into Alexis Neiers‘ involvement with the infamous Bling Ring.
In 2010, Neiers was arrested for her involvement in a string of burglaries that targeted the homes of multiple celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Audrina Patridge and Rachel Bilson. The model, who was charged alongside Rachel Lee, Nick Prugo, Courtney Ames and Diana Tamayo, was filming a show for E! at the time.
After getting footage for the pilot, the network originally intended to focus on the lives of sisters Alexis, Gabrielle Neiers and Tess Taylor as they attempted to make it big in Hollywood. Amid Alexis’ legal issues, however, the premise pivoted to explore her connection to the burglaries that resulted in roughly $3 million in cash and belongings being stolen.
The series, which aired nine episodes in 2010, did not return for a second season after Alexis pleaded no contest to felony burglary and was sentenced to six months in Los Angeles County Jail.
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