Get ready to be intertwined within the intricate web of lies and deceit in Netflix’s limited series, The Perfect Couple. The streaming giant has released the full trailer for the star-studded murder-mystery, featuring Michael Beach and Mia Isaac, offering a glimpse into the opulent world of the Winbury family and the shocking events that unfold. Watch it below.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s best-selling novel, The Perfect Couple is a gripping murder mystery set against the luxurious backdrop of a Nantucket wedding. The plot centers around Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson), who is about to marry into one of Nantucket’s wealthiest families. However, the festive occasion takes a dark turn when a body is discovered on the beach, plunging the high-society event into chaos.
The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the intense drama that unfolds. It swirls around the wealthy Winbury family, headed by renowned novelist Greer (Nicole Kidman) and her husband, Tag (Liev Schreiber), as they prepare for their son Benji’s (Billy Howle) wedding to Amelia. The serene coastal setting quickly turns ominous as police investigations begin, with each wedding guest seemingly hiding something. The trailer also teases a deliciously ironic soundtrack with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” adding to the guilty-pleasure vibe.
Nicole Kidman leads the stellar cast as Greer Garrison Winbury, the groom’s mother and a famous novelist who spares no expense in planning the extravagant wedding. The ensemble cast includes Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury, the groom’s sister-in-law, and Ishaan Khatter as Shooter Dival, the groom’s best friend. The Winbury family’s seemingly perfect facade begins to crumble as secrets are unearthed, turning everyone into a suspect.
Michael Beach portrays Dan Carter, the chief of police, while Mia Isaac stars as his daughter, Chloe Carter. Donna Lynne Champlin also plays a significant role as Detective Nikki Henry, who is tasked with unraveling the complex web of lies surrounding the wedding.
Directed by Emmy and Oscar-winning Susanne Bier and with Jenna Lamia as the showrunner, The Perfect Couple is poised to be a major hit. The creative team includes executive producers Shawn Levy, Gail Berman, and Nicole Kidman herself, alongside Elin Hilderbrand, who expressed her excitement about the adaptation finally coming to life.
The Perfect Couple is part of a broader trend of adapting Hilderbrand’s novels, is set to debut on September 5.