Sirens is an upcoming dark comedy limited series created by Molly Smith Metzler, based on her 2011 play Elemeno Pea. The story unfolds throughout one explosive weekend at a lavish beach estate. The series is described as an "incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power and class."[1]
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| Genre | Black comedy |
| Created by | Molly Smith Metzler |
| Based on | Elemeno Pea by Molly Smith Metzler |
| Written by | Molly Smith Metzler |
| Directed by | Nicole Kassell |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
Premise
editDevon (Meghann Fahy) is concerned about her sister Simone's (Milly Alcock) creepy relationship with her new boss and decides it's time for an intervention.
Cast
editMain
edit- Julianne Moore as Michaela Kell
- Meghann Fahy as Devon DeWitt
- Milly Alcock as Simone DeWitt
- Kevin Bacon as Peter Kell
- Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin II
Recurring
edit- Josh Segarra as Raymond
- Felix Solis as Jose
- Trevor Salter as Jordan
- Britne Oldford as Missy
- Lauren Weedman as Patrice
- Jenn Lyon as Cloe
- Erin Neufer as Lisa
- Emily Borromeo as Astrid
- Bill Camp as Bruce DeWitt
- Patrick Voss Davis as Eddy
Production
editIn February 2024, Netflix gave Sirens a limited series order with Molly Smith Metzler attached as writer, showrunner and executive producer. Dani Gorin, Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie are executive producers under the LuckyChap banner.[2]
In July 2024, Variety reported that Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock will star. Nicole Kassell was announced to direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer.[3] Eleven additional castings were announced that same month, including Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton in main roles.[4][5][6]
As of July 9, 2024, production is underway in New York.[5]
References
edit- ^ Lee, Stephan (July 1, 2024). "Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock to Star in Dark Comedy Series Sirens". Tudum. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (February 21, 2024). "'Maid' Showrunner Molly Smith Metzler and LuckyChap Reteam for 'Sirens' at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 1, 2024). "Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, Meghann Fahy to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'Sirens'". Variety. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (July 2, 2024). "Kevin Bacon, Glenn Howerton Join Netflix Limited Dark Comedy Series 'Sirens'". Variety. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (July 9, 2024). "Netflix Limited Series 'Sirens' Rounds Out Main Cast With Eight Additions". Variety. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 19, 2024). "Bill Camp Joins Netflix Limited Series 'Sirens'". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.