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The Hunting Wives

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The Hunting Wives
GenreDrama
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkStarz

The Hunting Wives is an upcoming American drama series based upon the novel of the same name by May Cobb for Starz. It stars Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes and George Ferrier.

Premise

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Sophie O’Neil moves to a deep East Texas town with her family and becomes drawn to the charms of Margo Banks, a prominent socialite. Ingratiated into Margo's clique of wealthy housewives, Sophie soon falls into a rabbit hole of obsession, seduction and murder.

Cast and characters

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Production

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Development

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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.[1]

Casting

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In January 2024, Malin Akerman joined the cast of the series.[2] In February 2024, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney, and Evan Jonigkeit joined the cast.[3][4][5] In March 2024, Chrissy Metz, Jaime Ray Newman, Katie Lowes, and George Ferrier joined the cast.[6]

Filming

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Principal photography began by March 2024, in North Carolina. Pre-production began January 18, 2024 in North Charlotte. With 18 weeks of filming shortly following. Downtown Mooresville was turned into an East Texas city. Many surrounding locations were also used for principal photography.

Production wrapped on July 1, 2024.[7][6]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 24, 2024). "Malin Åkerman To Lead New Starz Series 'The Hunting Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Hailu, Selome (February 14, 2024). "Brittany Snow Cast Opposite Malin Åkerman in 'The Hunting Wives' at Starz". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  4. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2024). "Dermot Mulroney Joins Cast Of New Starz Drama 'The Hunting Wives'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2024). "'The Hunting Wives': Evan Jonigkeit Boards Rebecca Cutter Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
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