Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her role in Furiosa, has been cast in an upcoming Netflix thriller adaptation of the popular novel series “How to Kill Your Family”. The streamer announced the casting on Twitter, revealing that Taylor-Joy will star as Grace Bernard, the protagonist in this dark comedy book saga by Bella Mackie.
The eight-episode series is based on the best-selling novel series, exploring themes of class, family, love, and murder. The story follows Grace, a disgruntled lovechild who seeks revenge against her wealthy father and his family after being abandoned. The series is set to delve into Grace’s complicated relationship with her billionaire father, who denies her existence.
It’s reported that Grace transforms her anger into morbidly creative means to kill off her estranged extended family after being rejected by those who should love her. In an interview, Taylor-Joy expressed her excitement about bringing this story to life and mentioned her anticipation for the collaboration with the team. This marks Taylor-Joy’s return to Netflix after her success in “The Queen’s Gambit”.
The series is written for the screen by Emma Moran and produced by Sid Gentle Films Ltd, known for “Killing Eve”. As of now, Taylor-Joy is the only cast member announced and the release date for the series is yet to be confirmed.
