'Housewives of D.C.' is in the works

NEW YORK, May 26 (UPI) -- Bravo announced Tuesday that a Washington, D.C.-set spinoff of its hit docu-series franchise "The Real Housewives" is in development.

The announcement was made by Frances Berwick, Bravo Media's executive vice president and general manager.

"We're tapping personalities who are among Washington D.C.'s influential players, cultural connoisseurs, fashion sophisticates and philanthropic leaders -- the people who rub elbows with the most prominent people in the country and easily move in the city's diverse political and social circles," Berwick said in a statement.

There was no word on when the new series might air.