Who committed the crime—and why? Netflix has just unveiled a teaser for its upcoming limited series, The Perfect Couple, featuring a star-studded ensemble including Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy, Eve Hewson, Dakota Fanning, Ishaan Khatter, Billy Howle, and Jack Reynor.
Based on the popular 2018 beach read by Elin Hilderbrand, the story revolves around a wealthy family in Nantucket during a wedding weekend that goes disastrously wrong. The official logline reads: Amelia Sacks is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury, has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season—until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.
Star-Studded Cast Brings Characters to Life
Kidman takes on the role of Greer, while Hewson portrays Amelia Sacks. Jenna Lamia is the writer and showrunner for the series, and Susanne Bier directs.
The teaser trailer features Dakota Fanning providing advice to her soon-to-be sister-in-law with the line: The key to this family is to just stay on the periphery, where it’s safe
. Another voice notes ominously: They’re rich. Kill someone and get away with it rich
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A Must-Watch Release on Netflix
The Perfect Couple is directed by Susanne Bier and will make its debut on September 5th on Netflix. Not only does Bier serve as director, but she’s also an executive producer alongside showrunner Jenna Lamia.
Amy Adams Joins Killer Cast
Amy Adams delivers another strong performance as Meghan Flaherty whom she portrayed last in Prime Video’s The Expats. Adams can be seen discussing an update about the potential third season of HBO’s Big Little Lies, for which she won an Emmy.
Unraveling Secrets And Disturbing Revelations
The series promises twists and turns at every corner with each character harboring secrets that slowly bubble to the surface. As one insightful line from the trailer states: As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages
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A Workshop In Direction By Susanne Bier
Bier’s involvement in directing—as well as serving as an executive producer—adds significant value to this adaptation. Her nuanced direction will likely highlight female empowerment themes similarly seen in Miss Congeniality and other notable works.
The Perfect Couple debuts September 5th on Netflix—a perfect date to mark if you’re looking forward to unearthing mystery after mystery!
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