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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 |
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]
Devon (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.
In 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]
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