Get ready for the wedding of the season with Netflix’s upcoming murder-mystery limited series ‘The Perfect Couple.’ The upcoming series starring Michael Beach and Mia Isaac, has released a tantalizing teaser trailer — watch below.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, “The Perfect Couple” is a gripping murder mystery set against the backdrop of a luxurious Nantucket wedding. The story revolves around Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), who is set to marry into one of Nantucket’s wealthiest families. However, the joyous occasion takes a dark turn when a body is discovered on the beach, throwing the high-society event into chaos.
Nicole Kidman leads the stellar cast as Greer Garrison Winbury, a famous novelist and the groom’s mother, who meticulously plans the extravagant wedding. The ensemble cast includes Liev Schreiber as Greer’s husband, Tag Winbury, and Dakota Fanning as the groom’s sister-in-law, Abby Winbury. Billy Howle stars as the groom, Benji Winbury, with Ishaan Khatter playing his best friend, Shooter Dival.
Michael Beach plays Dan Carter, the chief of police and Mia Isaac stars as Chloe Carter, Dan’s daughter.
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The series is helmed by Emmy and Oscar-winning director Susanne Bier with Jenna Lamia serving as the writer and showrunner. The production team includes Shawn Levy, Gail Berman, and Nicole Kidman herself.
The official synopsis reveals a tantalizing plot: As Amelia prepares to join the affluent Winbury family, her future mother-in-law, Greer, spares no expense in organizing the wedding of the year. However, the discovery of a body on the beach turns the celebration into a real-life murder mystery. With everyone at the wedding becoming a suspect, the investigation unearths secrets and scandals that threaten to unravel the family’s pristine image.
The cast also features Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, Sam Nivola as Will Winbury, and Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco, the maid of honor whose death sparks the central mystery with Donna Lynne Champlin as Detective Nikki Henry, tasked with solving the case.
Elin Hilderbrand, the author of the source material, serves as an executive producer. Reflecting on the adaptation, Hilderbrand expressed excitement about the project finally coming to fruition, praising the production team for their dedication and investment in bringing the novel to life.
“The Perfect Couple” is not just a standalone series but part of a broader trend of adapting Hilderbrand’s novels for the screen. Following the success of “Big Little Lies,” also starring Kidman, Hilderbrand’s works have gained significant attention, leading to several upcoming adaptations, including “The Five-Star Weekend” and “Summer of ’69.”
Mark your calendars for September 5, when “The Perfect Couple” debuts on Netflix. With its captivating plot, star-studded cast, and experienced creative team, this series is poised to be a major hit. Fans of murder mysteries and dramatic family sagas won’t want to miss this thrilling new addition to the streaming platform’s lineup.