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, the captivating HBO Max true-crime series, explores the complicated lives of Michael Peterson, who is suspected of killing his wife, Kathleen, after she is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, and members of his large family, who are trying to cope with the unexpected death of their matriarch all the revelations that emerged in the investigation that followed. Inspired by the real-life story that was first captured in the Netflix docuseries of the same name and later lampooned in season 1 of NBC’s, the limited scripted series adapted by showrunners Maggie Cohn and creator Antonio Campos features an all-star cast, including Colin Firth as Michael and Toni Collette as Kathleen as well as Dane DeHaan, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sophie Turner as their various kids. Additionally, Juliette Binoche, Michael Stuhlbarg, Parker Posey, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Guinee and Vincent Vermignon appear as extended family members and other people involved in the investigation. While Michael’s story may be familiar to some, especially given the attention that surrounded the many iterations of the docuseries and the scripted parody that followed, ET has put together a guide to the sprawling Peterson family, the various theories surrounding Kathleen’s death as well as the ins and outs of the HBO Max series. “While it feels like this story has kind of been told before, the reality is there's so much of the story that hasn’t been explored,” Campos said, with Firth adding that this version “messes with your expectations.” Michael’s immediate family is quite large – and quite layered – especially considering it’s a blended family made up of kids from previous marriages and the adoption of two daughters.

Sophie Turner's pregnancy rumours were confirmed at Monday's Met Gala in New York and the former Game Of Thrones star has been spotted cradling her bump on a red carpet again, of course accompanied by husband Joe Jonas. Sophie, 26, was snapped at the launch event of Sophie's new HBO max series, The Staircase, in which she appears in alongside Colin Firth and Toni Collette.

appeared to confirm that they’re expecting their second child, has kept her family life very private. However, she’s now spoken out about how becoming a mother has impacted her acting. ‘It’s made me a better actor, becoming a mother,’ she said.

HBO series, which follows her dynamic with young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder).In the second season, Deborah and Ava embark on a cross-country tour to test out their new stand-up material – joined by a roster of new guest stars, including Laurie Metcalf (The Big Bang Theory) as tour manager Alice who, as mentioned in the trailer, is nicknamed ‘Weed’ by Pete Wentz.Other new guest stars for the second season include Martha Kelly (Baskets), Ming-Na Wen (The Mandalorian) and Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm), while Margaret Cho and Devon Sawa will also make appearances.They’ll join returning cast members Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E.

On December 9, 2001, Michael Peterson called 911 in a state of absolute panic. He reported that he had just found his wife Kathleen at the bottom of their stairs in their North Carolina home, and the scene was ghastly.

HBO Max on Thursday released a new trailer for The Staircase, a miniseries centered around the case of North Carolina crime novelist Michael Peterson, played by Colin Firth, who is convicted of murdering his wife Kathleen, portrayed by Toni Collette.The miniseries examines the Peterson family's travails ahead of Kathleen being found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the family home on December 9, 2001; and the murder allegations against Michael, who authorities said killed his spouse by throwing her down a staircase.In the trailer, Kathleen is seen toasting her relatives during a family dinner: 'I’d like to make a toast to so many better days ahead; every day is going to be an adventure, so always stop and think: This is one of the happiest days of my life.' The latest:HBO Max on Thursday released a new trailer for The Staircase, a miniseries centered around the case of North Carolina crime novelist Michael Peterson (played by Colin Firth, 61) who is convicted of murdering his wife KathleenThe trailer then transitions to a police scene outside the family home following Kathleen's death, with audio of Michael reporting the incident to 911 operators.'My wife, she had an accident, she fell down the stairs - she’s not breathing,' he said.

Before the popularity of true crime exploded, the 2004 French docuseries “The Staircase” was one of the genre’s crown jewels. Jean-Xavier de Lastrade’s non-fiction chronicle of the mystery surrounding the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson won a Peabody Award in 2005, anticipating the success of podcasts like “Serial” and docuseries like “The Jinx.” Now, the infamous story is coming to HBO Max in a new scripted adaptation from writer/director Antonio Campos (“The Devil All the Time”).

There is something suspicious about Colin Firth in HBO Max’s “The Staircase”.

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There is something suspicious about Colin Firth in HBO Max’s “The Staircase”.

A “must-see” is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit nowadays, with streaming services throwing out major TV series and films all the time. But with HBO’s “The Staircase,” the term couldn’t be more appropriate.

Wilson Chapman editor“The Staircase,” a new true-crime drama miniseries starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, will premiere on May 5, HBO Max has announced.The series is based on the true story of Kathleen Peterson, who in 2001 was reported dead by her husband Michael after having fallen down the stairs of their home. Michael was soon charged with her murder, leading to a court case that drew headlines and revealed secrets about the couple’s relationship. The story received renewed interest in 2018, when Netflix released the documentary miniseries “The Staircase,” which covered the case from 2001 to 2017.In HBO Max’s series, Firth portrays Michael, while Collette plays Kathleen.

The true-crime phenomenon—documentaries, movies, documentaries, series, and everything in between—has obviously hit an absolute zenith in recent years. This inexorable truth would explain why HBO Max would bother rehashing the mysterious circumstances of the death of Kathleen Peterson with their new scripted series “The Staircase” from showrunners Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohen (“American Crime Story”)—there’s still so much meat on the bone.

“We need more Dollys in the world,” is the message of this raucous but hugely enjoyable comedy, which, at the same time, reminds us that there is—and can only be—one Dolly Parton. The 76-year-old country legend is having quite a moment at SXSW this year, arriving at the festival with a concert to promote her new album (and novel) Run, Rose, Run and her online NFT project Dollyverse, while riding a wave of public goodwill after her philanthropic support of the Covid vaccine with a $1 million donation.

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Guillermo del Toro joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: The Nominees event this weekend to discuss his latest movie Nightmare Alley, nominated for four Oscars including Best Picture. The film is based on William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel, which had been previously adapted for the screen in 1947 in a noir classic starring Tyrone Power. Del Toro had read the book before he’d seen that movie, and he told Deadline he had always seen his vision for an adaptation “vividly” in his head. “I thought there were so many possibilities open in the book to talk about truth, lies, and the rise of a liar. An almost unstoppable rise,” del Toro said. “It felt very very ripe for the moment we’re in as a society.”

David Duchovny sported a mustache and soul patch as he was spotted on the set of the upcoming comedy The Estate on Friday.The 61-year-old actor was seen with the new facial hair while filming scenes with co-starsToni Collette, Anna Faris, Kathleen Turner and Rosemarie DeWitt in New Orleans.The X-Files alum donned a colorful button-down floral shirt under a dark blue blazer with matching trousers. In character:David Duchovny sported a mustache and soul patch as he was spotted on the set of the upcoming comedy The Estate on FridayDavid stood with his hands on his hips as he acted out a scene with Anna on the steps of a house that had large white columns.

Toni Collette’s back-catalog of memorable mothers continues to grow. She’s played maternal figures who are tender (“The Sixth Sense”), terrifying (“Hereditary”), and complicated (“The United States of Tara”).