The true story of Michael Peterson and whether or not he murdered his second wife Kathleen has been well covered across television and podcasts. But, if you wanted me to consume one more retelling, the best way to lure me in would be to cast Colin Firth, Toni Collette, and Parker Posey. This is exactly what HBO Max has done with their new 8 part miniseries ‘The Staircase’.
If you’re interested in true crime you, no doubt, know not just the outcome but all of the bizarre details of this case. It’s been covered on Netflix, Dateline (twice), Forensic Files, Cold Case, and My Favorite Murder. For those that might be coming to this fresh I won’t spoil it but let’s just say the theory that a giant owl might have been the culprit is not even the weirdest aspect of this story.
The cast of ‘The Staircase’ also includes: Michael Stuhlbarg, Juliette Binoche, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Guinee, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sophie Turner, Vincent Vermignon, and Odessa Young.
Catch the trailer below to tide you over until the first three episodes hit HBO Max on May 5th, 2022.
