Netflix has ordered the restricted sequence “The Beast in Me” with Claire Danes set to star, Selection has discovered.
The sequence hails from author Gabe Rotter, with Howard Gordon connected to function showrunner. The sequence reunites Gordon and Danes, as they beforehand labored collectively on the hit Showtime sequence “Homeland.” Danes starred within the sequence, which Gordon co-created and government produced.
The official logline for “The Beast in Me” states, “For the reason that tragic demise of her younger son, acclaimed writer Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write down, a ghost of her former self. However she finds an unlikely topic for a brand new e-book when the home subsequent door is purchased by Nile Sheldon, a famed and formidable actual property mogul who was as soon as the prime suspect in his spouse’s disappearance. Directly horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively trying to find the reality – chasing his demons whereas fleeing her personal – in a sport of cat and mouse that may flip lethal.”
Rotter is credited as creator, author, and government producer of “The Beast in Me.” He most lately labored on “The X-Recordsdata” revival at Fox. Gordon will function showrunner and government producer. Danes will government produce along with starring. Daniel Pearle will write and government produce. Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, and David Kissinger will government produce for Conaco. Jodie Foster additionally government produces. twentieth Tv is the studio.
Danes received two of her three Emmy Awards for “Homeland,” receiving 5 nominations for greatest actress in a drama sequence general for the present. She received her different Emmy for the HBO film “Temple Grandin.” She received her three Golden Globes for “Homeland” and “Temple Grandin” as properly. Most lately, she was nominated for the Emmy and Golden Globe for greatest supporting actress in a restricted or anthology sequence for the FX drama “Fleishman Is in Hassle.” Her movie credit embody “The Hours,” “Shopgirl,” and “Romeo + Juliet.”
Along with “Homeland,” Gordon is understood for his work on reveals like “24,” “The X-Recordsdata,” and “Magnificence and the Beast.” He most lately co-created the Fox drama “Accused” and beforehand co-created the FX sequence “Tyrant.” He has nabbed 14 Emmy nominations in his profession for “Magnificence and the Beast,” “The X-Recordsdata,” “24,” and “Homeland.” He has received three so far, together with one for greatest writing for a drama sequence for “Homeland” alongside his co-creator, Alex Gansa, and Gideon Raff.
Danes is repped by WME, Signpost Administration, and Ziffren Brittenham. Rotter is repped by CAA and The Shuman Firm. Gordon is repped by WME, 3 Arts Leisure, and Gendler Kelly & Cunningham.