The Perfect Couple (TV series)

The Perfect Couple
Genre
Created byJenna Lamia[1][2]
Based onThe Perfect Couple
by Elin Hilderbrand
Showrunner
  • Jenna Lamia
Directed bySusanne Bier
Starring
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Jenna Lamia
  • Susanne Bier
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Per Saari
  • Shawn Levy
  • Josh Barry
  • Gail Berman
  • Elin Hilderbrand
  • Hend Baghdady
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

The Perfect Couple is an upcoming mystery drama television series made for Netflix starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Eve Hewson.[3] It is an adaptation of the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand.[4] It is scheduled to premiere on September 5, 2024, on Netflix.[5]

Synopsis[edit]

Amelia (Hewson) is about to marry into the wealthy Nantucket Winbury family, to the disapproval of their matriarch novelist (Kidman). But when a body is found on the beach and secrets are revealed, everyone becomes a suspect.[6]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

An adaptation of the Hilderbrand novel was in the works at Fox Entertainment in 2019.[9] Jenna Lamia was announced to be adapting the book for the project in December 2019.[10]

Lamia was revealed to be serving as showrunner and Bier as director for the adaptation which was greenlit as a six-part series by Netflix in August 2022. Lamia, Bier and the books author Hilderbrand act as executive producers with Nicole Kidman and Per Saari for Blossom Films, Shawn Levy and Josh Barry of 21 Laps Entertainment, and Gail Berman and Hend Baghdady for The Jackal Group.[4][11]

Changes from the novel include changing the bride’s name change from Celeste Otis to Amelia Sacks.[12][13]

Casting[edit]

In March 2023, reports surfaced that Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and several other potential cast members were set to star in the series.[14][15] Later, Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson, and Billy Howle were officially confirmed to be part of the cast.[3] The remaining cast included Ishaan Khattar, Jack Reynor, Sam Nivola, Mia Isaac, Donna Lynne Champlin, and Isabelle Adjani.[7] Later that same month Omar Epps joined the cast.[8]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography scheduled from April to June 2023 in Massachusetts with filming locations including Chatham, Eastward Point, Harwich, and around Cape Cod.[16][17][18] Filming in Nantucket was picketed in September 2023 by striking members of the SAG-AFTRA unions.[13]

Release[edit]

The series is set to premiere on September 5, 2024, on Netflix.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cobb, Kayla (July 11, 2024). "Murderous Nicole Kidman Drama 'The Perfect Couple' Gets September Launch, First Teaser Video". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Perfect Couple". Writers Guild of America West. April 10, 2024. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Grobar, Matt (March 23, 2023). "Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning, Eve Hewson & Jack Reynor In Talks For Susanne Bier-Helmed Netflix Limited Series 'The Perfect Couple'". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (August 25, 2022). "Netflix Orders Limited Series Adaptation 'Perfect Couple' From 21 Laps, Jackal Group". Variety. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 11, 2024). "The Perfect Couple Trailer: Nicole Kidman Among The Suspects In Netflix Murder Mystery Series; Premiere Date Set". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 31, 2023). "Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'The Perfect Couple'". Variety. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Gomez, Dessi (March 31, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber to Lead Netflix Limited Series 'The Perfect Couple'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (March 31, 2023). "Omar Epps Boards Netflix's Limited Series 'The Perfect Couple'". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (September 3, 2019). "The Perfect Couple' Drama Based On Elin Hilderbrand Book In The Works At Fox From SideCar". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 3, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Petski, Denise (December 11, 2019). "Jenna Lamia To Pen 'The Perfect Couple' Adaptation Based On Elin Hilderbrand Book In The Works At Fox". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 25, 2022). "Elin Hilderbrand Novel 'The Perfect Couple' Being Adapted Into Limited Series By 21 Laps At Netflix; Jenna Lamia Set As Showrunner & EP". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 25, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  12. ^ Gularte, Alejandra (April 1, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Eve Hewson Make The Perfect Couple". Vulture. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  13. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 28, 2023). "Netflix Nicole Kidman Limited Series 'The Perfect Couple' Nantucket Shoot Disrupted By SAG-AFTRA Pickets – Update". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  14. ^ London, Rob (March 23, 2023). "'The Perfect Couple' Nabs the Perfect Cast With Nicole Kidman, Liev Scheiber, and More". Collider. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  15. ^ Rowan, Iona (March 24, 2023). "Nicole Kidman tipped to join Netflix murder mystery series". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  16. ^ Slane, Kevin (March 28, 2023). "A Netflix series set to star Nicole Kidman will begin filming on Cape Cod next week". Boston.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  17. ^ Klein, Asher (March 27, 2023). "Star-Studded Netflix Murder Mystery Set to Film on Cape Cod". nbcboston. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  18. ^ "'Perfect Couple' To Begin Filming April 3". Cape Cod Chronicle. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.

External links[edit]

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