A new limited series on Hulu, inspired by the Murdaugh Murders case, is officially underway. This series will chronicle the notorious Murdaugh family, hailing from South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Despite their significant legal and political sway, the family faced allegations of various crimes, from fraud to murder. These accusations culminated when Alex, a fourth-generation member, fatally shot his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, with multiple firearms.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Hulu has given the green light to this crime thriller series about the Murdaugh family, with Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Arquette confirmed to play the lead role. Although the series was initially discussed a couple of years ago, Arquette’s casting has solidified its transition into production. The show is co-created by Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr, with Fuller as the showrunner and Nick Antosca as the executive producer.
Why The Murdaugh Murders Hulu Series Is Worth Watching
The Murdaugh family, especially the criminal proceedings against Alex Murdaugh, has captured media attention for several years. Numerous docuseries and podcasts have explored this infamous family and their story, notably Mandy Matney’s ‘Murdaugh Murders Podcast’, which serves as a significant resource for the upcoming Hulu series. The show promises to deliver exclusive insights from those who have closely followed the case for years.
In addition, Lifetime produced a two-part movie, Murdaugh Murders: The Movie, featuring Bill Pullman as Alex.
Despite the extensive coverage of the Murdaugh murders case and family, this new series is poised to capture viewers’ attention, particularly due to Patricia Arquette’s involvement. The Oscar-winning actress is set to portray Maggie Murdaugh, and while Arquette has demonstrated her versatility across various roles, she particularly shines in thrillers like this.
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Another reason for anticipation surrounding the Murdaugh Murders series is Arquette’s reunion with executive producer Nick Antosca. Antosca is the creative force behind Hulu’s The Act, another crime thriller based on true events, which earned Arquette a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series. Arquette also received a Golden Globe for her performance in the true-story-based Escape at Dannemora. The Murdaugh Murders series continues this trend in Arquette’s career, potentially setting her up for further award recognition.
Source: THR