Meghann Fahy is heading back to HBO, but this time she’d stepping into one of the most debated true-crime stories if the 1990s.
The two-time Emmy nominee has been cast in The Trial of Louise Woodward, a new limited series inspired by the headline-making 1997 case involving a British au pair accused of shaking an infant to death while working for a family in Massachusetts.
Written by Matthew Barry and directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, the drama is set to begin production in August ahead of a planned 2027 premiere.
Barry believes the case still resonates decades later.
“The trial of Louise Woodward raised profound questions about childcare, working mothers, class, and the role of an emerging 24/7 media,” he said.
“Thirty years later, those questions feel more urgent and relevant than ever. I’m grateful to be working with Susanne and our partners at HBO to bring this story, in all its complexity, to the screen.”
HBO executive Francesca Orsi also praised the team behind the project.
“We are thrilled to partner with Matthew Barry and Susanne Bier on this new series and to welcome Meghann Fahy back to the HBO family,” she said, adding that “Matthew’s compassionate approach to this gripping true story, paired with Susanne’s powerfully distinct directorial vision and Meghann’s exceptional talent, has brought together an extraordinary creative team.”
After standout turns in The White Lotus, Sirensand The Perfect Couple, Fahy’s next HBO role could be her most talked about yet.
2026-07-31 13:57:00
