Summary
Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes are joining forces for the upcomingNetflix thrillerseriesThe Beast in Me. Both Danes and Rhys are known for their past roles in major television shows from the Golden Age of Television. Rhys' career has seen him contribute his talents to playing Philip Jennings inThe Americansfrom 2013 to 2018, and has had other roles, including parts in films such asA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Dane’s most prominent 21st-century TV role is playing Carrie Mathison inHomeland.
As perDeadline, Rhys has been added to Danes' Netflix project titledThe Beast in Me,a mystery thriller seriesthat was created by Gabe Rotter. Rotter will also be a writer and executive producer on the project, alongside Danes, who will also serve as an EP in addition to her acting role. Howard Gordon be the showrunner and executive producer on the project, and Daniel Pearle will write and executive produce. Antonio Campos will be an EP and director, and other EPs include late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien.
What Is The Beast In Me About?
Claire Danes Will Play A Reclusive Protagonist
The Beast In Mefollows the story of an author named Aggie (Danes) who dips out of the public eye after the tragic death of her young son. Following the tragedy, she is subject to the worst form of writer’s block, seemingly stalled in place. Rhys comes into the story as Nile Jarvis, a man who buys the house next door to Aggie. She becomes fascinated by Nile, a real estate mogul accused of his wife’s disappearance, such that Aggie might just find her creative inspiration.
Danes' career historymakes her the perfect choice for the lead, as her role inHomelandshows her propensity for high-stakes thrillers with a mystery element. Rhys, too, has been acclaimed in tense roles and nominated for five Emmys, winning once forThe Americans.
According to the release, the arrival of Nile sends Aggie on “a game of cat and mouse” wherein she desperately searches for the truth surrounding Niles and his past. In addition to O’Brien, Danes, Rotter, Gordon, Pearle, and Campos,the executive producers forThe Beast in Meinclude Jeff Ross, David Kissinger, Jodie Foster, and Caroline Baron.20th Century Television will be the studio forThe Beast In Me, which will be alimited series for Netflix.
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The Beast in Me’s premise seems to promise a thrilling, and perhaps terrifying mystery story. Danes' career historymakes her the perfect choice for the lead, as her role inHomelandshows her propensity for high-stakes thrillers with a mystery element. Rhys, too, has been acclaimed in tense roles and nominated for five Emmys, winning once forThe Americans. This high-caliber cast and notable producing team, combined with the intriguing plot, is a great sign forThe Beast in Meas it continues its development.
