Amy Poehler, Jessica Goldberg working on thriller 'The Mother-in-Law' for NBC

Amy Poehler is set to executive produce thriller "The Mother-in-Law", with Jessica Goldberg attach to write.

The drama has received a pilot order from NBC, reported Variety.

It is based on the novel of the same name by Sally Hepworth.

The story revolves around a woman's complicated relationship with her husband's family that ends in death.

Goldberg will also serve as executive producer. Poehler will executive produce via Paper Kite Productions along with Kate Arend.