The Emmy-adorned actress, Patricia Arquette, reunites with the visionary executive producer Nick Antosca, who previously collaborated on the groundbreaking Hulu series 'The Act,' to embark on an enthralling new journey. Hulu has secured the green light for an untitled limited series, captivatingly weaving the intricate tale of the notorious Murdaugh murders case into a gripping drama.
Arquette, who garnered critical acclaim and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in 'The Act,' steps into the shoes of Maggie Murdaugh, the enigmatic protagonist at the heart of this sensational crime story. Co-created by the masterminds Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr, alongside Antosca's expert guidance, this project marks a triumphant reunion for the creative forces behind some of television's most talked-about works.
The Murdaugh case, a sensational tale of betrayal and justice gone awry, where Maggie's husband, Alex Murdaugh, was convicted of murdering both her and their son Paul, has already captivated audiences through various podcasts and TV documentaries, gracing platforms like Netflix, Max, and ID. Hulu's upcoming series delves deeper, drawing inspiration from the meticulous reporting of journalist Mandy Matney, the visionary behind the 'Murdaugh Murders Podcast' (later evolved into 'True Sunlight' to encompass a broader scope of cases).
Fuller, renowned for his work on 'Rectify' and 'Locke & Key,' assumes the pivotal role of showrunner, guiding this compelling narrative with meticulous care. Joined by Carr, a celebrated documentarian known for 'Britney vs. Spears' and 'I Love You, Now Die,' who holds a first-look deal with UCP, they executive produce alongside Antosca, Alex Hedlund of Eat the Cat, and Matney herself.
The casting of Arquette, represented by Gersh, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Goodman Genow, along with the creative prowess of Fuller (UTA, Grandview, Johnson Shapiro), Carr (UTA, Sloss Eckhouse), Antosca (WME, Ginsburg Daniels), and Matney (UTA), promises a cinematic experience that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats, reliving every twist and turn of the Murdaugh saga in vivid detail.
