Clarie Danes reunites with Homeland creator for Netflix limited series The Beast in Me

Clarie Danes is set to star in Netflix's new limited series The Beast in Me, find out all we know about the upcoming release!

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Claire Danes is set to star in and executive produce the Netflix limited series The Beast in Me, reuniting her with Homeland creator Howard Gordon! The limited series was created by Gabe Rotter, who previously worked with Howard Gordon on The X-Files, and will see Howard Gordon serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series.

The Beast in Me follows Aggie Wiggs, an acclaimed author, portrayed by Claire Danes, who has retreated from public life after the death of her son. She becomes obsessed with investigating her mysterious new neighbor, Nile Sheldon, a real estate mogul who was once a suspect in his wife's disappearance.

For those who are curious about the upcoming limited series, and wish to know more about them ahead of its release, you're in the right place! Join us as we reveal everything we know about The Beast in Me below!

Everything we know about The Beast in Me

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As mentioned, Claire Danes will be stepping into the shoes of our leading lady Aggie Wiggs, however, the rest of the cast has yet to be revealed. Its likely that the series is currently on the look out for its Nile Sheldon, though at this time we have no idea who will be bringing this role to life.

While the cast list is being kept a secret, the rest of the executive producers have been revealed! According to reports, Jodie Foster, Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross, and David Kissinger will serve as executive producers.

The limited series is described as a "mystery thriller", which explores Aggie's compulsive hunt for the truth about Nile, as she chases his demons while also fleeing her own grief and trauma. The series is set to be a "game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly" between Aggie and Nile, though specific plot details are being closely guarded.

Does The Beast in Me have a Netflix release date?

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The limited series is still in the early stages of development, so at this time, The Beast in Me, does not have an official release date. It's likely that the mystery series won't find its way to our Netflix screens until 2025 at the earliest.

With more cast and production updates on The Beast in Me to come, make sure to stay tuned to Netflix Life for more details and news!