The Hunting Wives
| The Hunting Wives | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Rebecca Cutter[1] |
| Based on | The Hunting Wives by May Cobb |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jeff Danna |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
The Hunting Wives is an upcoming American drama television series based on the novel by May Cobb. It stars Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, and Katie Lowes. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 21, 2025.
Cast and characters
- Malin Akerman as Margo Banks
- Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil
- Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks
- Evan Jonigkeit as Graham O'Neil
- Chrissy Metz as Starr
- Jaime Ray Newman as Callie
- Katie Lowes as Jill
- George Ferrier as Brad
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [1] | Original release date [2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Mike Weiss | July 21, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Emily Bensinger & Benjamin Flores | July 21, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Breannah Gibson & Will Hettinger | July 21, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Brandon Zuck | July 21, 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Kayla Westergard-Dobson | July 21, 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Rebecca Cutter | July 21, 2025 |
Production
Development
In October 2023, it was announced Starz had given the series an eight-episode order, with Rebecca Cutter set to adapt the novel of the same name by May Cobb, and serve as executive producer, and showrunner. Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment will produce.[3]
A minute and 18 seconds long promo was release on June 24th, 2025, with a complete cast list included in the bottom of the release. Entire series to be released in full with all eight episode in July 2025. [4]
Casting
In January 2024, Malin Akerman joined the cast of the series.[5] In February 2024, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit joined the cast.[6][7][8] In March 2024, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes, and George Ferrier joined the cast.[9]
Filming
Pre-production began on January 18, 2024 in North Charlotte, with 18 weeks of filming shortly following.
Principal photography began by March 2024, in North Carolina. Downtown Mooresville was turned into an East Texas city. Many surrounding locations were also used for principal photography. Production wrapped on June 2024.[10][9]
Music
Jeff Danna will compose the series' score.[11]
Release
Following the spin-off of Starz Inc. into an independent company separate from Lionsgate Studios, Lionsgate Television acquired rights to The Hunting Wives back from Starz. In June 2025, Netflix licensed U.S. rights to the series for a year, with the series scheduled to premiere on the platform on July 21.[2]
References
- ^ a b "The Hunting Wives". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2025). "'The Hunting Wives' Moves To Netflix For U.S. Following Lionsgate & Starz Separation; Premiere Date Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 4, 2023). "Starz Greenlights 'The Hunting Wives' Series Based On Book From Rebecca Cutter, Lionsgate & 3 Arts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/the-hunting-wives-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-drama-heading-exclusively-to-netflix/
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 24, 2024). "Malin Åkerman To Lead New Starz Series 'The Hunting Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (February 14, 2024). "Brittany Snow Cast Opposite Malin Åkerman in 'The Hunting Wives' at Starz". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2024). "Dermot Mulroney Joins Cast Of New Starz Drama 'The Hunting Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2024). "'The Hunting Wives': Evan Jonigkeit Boards Rebecca Cutter Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Porter, Rick (March 18, 2024). "'This Is Us,' 'Scandal' Stars Board 'The Hunting Wives' at Starz". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ Ulmann, Jesse (February 20, 2024). "Casting Call: Extras sought in Charlotte for upcoming filming of Starz 'Hunting Wives'". Queen City News. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Danna Scoring Netflix's 'The Hunting Wives'". Film Music Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2025.