Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber are set to lead a big new TV project, an adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel The Perfect Couple. The project is described as a six-episode series that will stream exclusively on Netflix. Alongside Kidman and Schreiber, Eve Hewson and Isabelle Adjani join the cast, expanding the ensemble for what promises to be a tense, character driven mystery on screen.
Filming on the series is expected to commence in early April, with production taking place across Nantucket as the show captures the island atmosphere and the exclusive world of its wealthy residents. Hewson plays Amelia Sachs, a bride-to-be who imagines a flawless wedding, while her future mother in law, Greer Garrison Winbury, a famed author portrayed by Kidman, throws herself with great gusto into orchestrating every detail of the ceremony.
As wedding plans unfold, a shocking discovery interrupts the idyllic setting. A body is found washed ashore, launching a complex investigation that not only aims to identify the killer but also to peel back the layers of a seemingly perfect family. The narrative follows the investigative unraveling of secrets and lies that accompany immense wealth and social status in a tightly knit island community.
The project marks a notable collaboration for Netflix, presenting a high profile adaptation that blends suspense, romance, and a keen eye for the dynamics of power, money, and reputation. The series positions itself as a contemporary mystery that explores how far people will go to protect the image of a flawless life, and what happens when that image cracks under pressure.
Earlier reports mentioned that Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis were attached to a separate adaptation of works by Detective Patricia Cornwell, signaling a strong lineup of ambitious projects for the talent involved. The Perfect Couple stands as a distinct, standalone adaptation that aims to deliver the same level of intrigue and emotional depth as the best mystery dramas on screen.