The Beast in Me: Everything we know so far

The Beast in Me: Everything we know so far (Image via Instagram/@clairedanes & @moveablefeastny (Matthew Rhys))
The Beast in Me: Everything we know so far (Image via Instagram/clairedanes & moveablefeastny (Matthew Rhys))

The Beast in Me is an upcoming psychological thriller that will release on Netflix. It stars Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys and has a gripping tale filled with mystery, intrigue and suspense. This mystery-thriller project is written, directed and created by Gabe Rotter.

In The Beast in Me, the story revolves around Aggie Wigges (Claire Danes) who has taken a break from her regular life due to the tragic death of her young son. As a result, she's unable to write and has become a shadow of her former self. Her life changes when Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a famous and powerful real estate agent moves next door. He was once suspected for his wife's disappearance.

The series shows how Angie digs deeper into her neighbor's past life to uncover secrets for a new book. The Beast in Me is scheduled for filming from early to late January 2025. The series will be filmed in New Jersey, USA and Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.


What is the plot of The Beast in Me?

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The Beast in Me revolves around Aggie Wiggs played by Claire Danes, an unclaimed author who has retreated from the public eye because of the death of her young son. Grieving and unable to write, Angie has become a shadow of her former self, haunted by her loss and struggling to find purpose.

Aggie'slife takes an unexpected turn when Nile Jarvis, played by Matthew Rhys, a notorious real estate mogul, moves into the house next door. Nile was once the prime suspect in his wife's mysterious disappearance. The case caught national attention and remains unsolved. His sudden presence in the neighborhood stirs a mix of horror and fascination in Angie's life.

Driven by curiosity and the possibility of a story that could reignite her career, Aggie becomes obsessed with Nile. She becomes impatient and wants to uncover the secrets he's hiding.

As she dives deeper into Nile's life, she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. There's a fine line between a hunter and hunted. While chasing Nile's demons, Aggie is forced to confront her own demons, whicg leads to a tense and unpredictable showdown that could turn deadly.

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Cast and characters of The Beast in Me

The cast and supporting cast of The Beast in Me are as follows:

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs

Claire Danes stars as Aggie Wiggs. She's known for her Emmy-winning performance in Homeland. She's expected to deliver another powerful performance of a complex character in The Beast in Me.

Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis

Matthew Rhys plays the enigmatic and potentially dangerous real estate mogul, Nile Jarvis. He's acclaimed for work in The Americans and Perry Mason. He's cast as the mysterious figure who becomes the object of Aggie's fixation.

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Supporting Cast

Angela Bassett as Detective Laura Kane, is a no-nonsense investigator. She has her suspicions about Nile and his involvement in his wife's disappearance.

Ruth Negga as Fiona Carter, Aggie’s best friend and confidante. She becomes increasingly concerned for Aggie’s safety as Aggie delves deeper into Nile’s past.

David Harbour as Mark Wiggs, Aggie’s estranged husband. He struggles with his own grief and tries to protect Aggie from her self-destructive tendencies.


The Beast in Me is scheduled for a late release in 2025 or an early release in 2026 on Netflix.

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