Initially slated to premiere on Starz, the TV adaptation of Could Cobb’s bestselling 2021 novel The Looking Wives has discovered a brand new dwelling—and a launch date—on Netflix. The eight-episode collection will debut Monday, July 21.
The shift from Starz to Netflix follows the latest separation between Starz and Lionsgate Tv, the studio behind the collection. With Lionsgate now working independently, Netflix stepped in to convey the darkish, seductive thriller to its world viewers.
Within the newly launched first trailer, viewers get a glimpse of Brittany Snow (American Goals) as Sophie O’Neil, a girl whose transfer from the East Coast to the piney woods of East Texas takes a lethal flip. Sophie rapidly falls below the affect of Margo Banks, a magnetic and mysterious socialite performed by Malin Akerman (Trophy Spouse). What begins as a tantalizing introduction to an elite circle of glamorous ladies spirals right into a world of obsession, temptation—and homicide.
The collection options a powerful ensemble solid: Katie Lowes (Scandal) stars as Jill, the assertive spouse of a neighborhood megachurch pastor; Jaime Ray Newman (Eastwick) performs Callie, the sheriff’s spouse and Margo’s fiercely loyal second-in-command; and Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) returns to tv as Starr, a blue-collar outsider and religious Christian who by no means fairly matches into the Wives’ polished world.
Rounding out the solid are George Ferrier (One in all Us Is Mendacity) as Brad, a seemingly excellent Southern golden boy with a disturbing relationship along with his mom; Dermot Mulroney (Chicago Fireplace) and Evan Jonigkeit (Sweetbitter) in key supporting roles; together with Karen Rodriguez (Acapulco), Michael Aaron Milligan (Ruthless), and Hunter Emery (Hightown) in recurring components.
Described as a sultry, suspense-filled drama with loads of twists, The Looking Wives is poised to be Netflix’s subsequent buzzy summer season hit. Preserve a watch out when it drops on July 21—this one guarantees to be lethal addictive.