Netflix’s new series, How to Kill Your Family, is based on Bella Mackie’s 2021 bestselling novel of the same title. It portrays a cynical young woman who is born into immense privilege as part of an ultra-rich family. She experiences a betrayal from her billionaire father and ends up plotting a plan for revenge to kill each of her wealthy relatives.In early 2025, StudioCanal filed a lawsuit against the writer Bella Mackie and Netflix, claiming that they copied substantial elements from their 1949 classic film Kind Hearts and Coronets. The film is about a man who murders his many relatives to inherit a dukedom. However, Mackie has argued that in her book, Grace is seeking personal revenge. Recently, reports confirm that the show is now off all legal disputes and is set for production. Read on to know more.Here is how Anya Taylor-Joy's How to Kill Your Family is out of all legal troubles View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs mentioned, Netflix's recent adaptation of Bella Mackie's book titled How to Kill Your Family has Anya Taylor-Joy on board in the lead role, but the show, until now, has been unable to go on the floors and start filming. This was because of a serious legal suit that Bella Mackie and Netflix were dealing with.StudioCanal had filed a copyright infringement issue claiming that the novel and the show had copied several elements from their classic 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets, which starred Alec Guinness.The story of the film is similar as it centres around the man who kills several family members to inherit the dukedom. Critics have long compared this storyline with Mackie's book. However, Grace kills off her family to avenge personal betrayal and not to inherit any precious property.StudioCanal was seeking to block the Netflix series as Mackie's work had "reproduced a substantial part" of the film without any authorization.A recent report by Deadline confirms that the lawsuit has been settled out of court, and its terms remain confidential. StudioCanal has also confirmed that the matter has been resolved and withdrew its injunction. This has now cleared the way for the Netflix show to proceed with production.Filming on How to Kill Your Family is now expected to begin in 2026.What do we know about How to Kill Your Family, the upcoming Netflix show?2025 Toronto International Film Festival - Celebrity Sightings - Source: GettyPost clearance of the legal suits, the team is preparing to finally go on floors for filming the absurdist show starring Anya Taylor-Joy. This show marks the actress's return to Netflix after The Queen's Gambit in 2020, the breakout role that earned her a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Emmy nomination.How to Kill Your Family is a satirical murder story where Grace diligently plans to eliminate each member of her family after a serious betrayal. Dark humour and social satire form the show's foundation and vibe while Taylor's hysterical performance as Grace is absolutely a cherry on top. She is seen narrating her crimes with biting humour and cold precision, mocking the mentality of the ultra-rich and ending her own bloodline forever.Stay tuned to Soap Central for updates regarding the official release date, etc.