Meghann Fahy Starring in HBO Miniseries 'The Trial of Louise Woodward'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Meghann Fahy will star in HBO's limited series The Trial of Louise Woodward, based on the late 1990s true crime case involving a British au pair accused of causing a baby's death in Massachusetts.
- The series is written and showrun by Matthew Barry, with Emmy-winning director Susanne Bier executive producing alongside Frank Spotnitz and others; production begins in August for a 2027 premiere.
- The show will explore themes of childcare, working mothers, class, and media influence, highlighting their continued relevance 30 years after the original trial.
- Francesca Orsi of HBO praised the creative team, noting Fahy's return to HBO following her Emmy-nominated role in The White Lotus season two and her previous collaboration with Bier.
- Fahy's past work includes Netflix’s The Perfect Couple, the feature film Drop, and Peacock’s upcoming series The Good Daughter.
