After an incredible year in which Anya Taylor-Joy dominated the screen with hits like the sequel to Dune and Furiosa, it seems her schedule is becoming increasingly tight, as she will now star in a Netflix series.
The streaming giant will bring back the iconic actress to portray murderous Grace Bernard, the main character in the drama based on Bella Mackie’s bestselling book of the same name (which was published in 2021).
We have seen on multiple occasions that she is a specialist and possesses great talent for suspense genres, as evidenced in The Menu. Therefore, we can undoubtedly expect “twists and darker crimes” in the new thriller.
What is How to Kill Your Family about?
The story is a dark and satirical thriller that follows Grace Bernard, a young woman who plans and carries out a series of murders with the goal of eliminating her family. Check out the official synopsis of the series:
“Grace has a complicated family. Her dad is Simon Artemis, a billionaire and ruthless social climber. Grace is the product of an affair Simon claims not to remember, which left Grace and her mom to fend for themselves.
When her mother dies and Grace is rejected by the people who should love her, she transforms her anger into something useful — killing off her estranged extended family via morbidly creative means.
Soon, Grace is clawing her way toward revenge and a hefty inheritance. But her mission pulls her away from what she really needs“.
Who is the cast of How to Kill Your Family?
So far, only Anya Taylor-Joy has been confirmed as a cast member and will star in the first season of the drama. Tudum reported that she will reveal some killer tips and tricks as Grace Bernard.
The book‘s author, Bella Mackie, spoke about the actress and said that “she is the perfect fit to play Grace” and added, “I often think she understands the character better than I do“.
Anya Taylor-Joy in 2024 (Source: @FilmUpdates)
On the other hand, the main star also spoke about her upcoming project and confided to Tudum that she is really excited about working on the drama, saying she can’t wait to get started. She also confessed:
“As soon as I turned the last page, I knew I had to be a part of bringing this story to life. After some (light) stalking of the inimitable Bella Mackie, I could not be more thrilled to be collaborating with the team“.
*The article will be updated as more information becomes available.
When could How to Kill Your Family be released?
As of now, it has not been confirmed when How to Kill Your Family will arrive on Netflix. However, we could estimate that the first episodes might premiere sometime in 2025….
Tudum reported that the title is the first series from Sid Gentle Films Ltd. for the streaming platform, and there are several talented producers behind the project, including writer Emma Moran, Woodward Gentle, Rusbridger and Lee Morris.
Anya Taylor-Joy will not only be the main star but will also work as an executive producer. The same is true for the author of the novel, who has signed on as a co-executive producer of the series.
