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

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, reports stated

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.