Netflix releases the first look of The Beast In Me starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys

Netflix has dropped the first look at The Beast In Me, a new mystery thriller series coming in 2025. The show stars Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs, an acclaimed author who has pulled back from public life after the devastating loss of her young son. Matthew Rhys plays Nile Jarvis, a real estate mogul with a shadowy past — he was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

The first-look photos, revealed by Vanity Fair, give an early glimpse at the tone and characters. In one, Rhys is outdoors in a sunny setting, wearing a blue blazer over a black T-shirt, his expression sharp and searching. Another shows Danes indoors, in what looks like a study or library, surrounded by shelves and a table piled with books, diaries, and a laptop, appearing deep in thought.

A third photo has the two standing outside a building, both looking intently at something out of frame. The last shot features Nathalie Morales as Shelley, Aggie’s ex-wife, sitting by a grave marked “Cooper Morris Wiggs” (January 3, 2013 – October 14, 2021), a single flower placed on the stone, as she glances over her shoulder.

Plot and premise of The Beast In Me

The Beast In Me is a mystery thriller series coming to Netflix in 2025, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. The show follows Aggie Wiggs (Danes), an acclaimed author who has withdrawn from public life after the tragic death of her young son.

Aggie struggles with writer’s block until her new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a real estate mogul and former prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance, becomes the subject of her new investigation. The series unfolds as Aggie chases the truth about Nile while confronting her own demons in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The Beast In Me is produced by notable names, including Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien, and is set to be released on Netflix in late 2025, with its first look recently unveiled.

Cast and characters

Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, a writer known for her book Facing Personal Tragedy and Mystery. Her life has been shaped by loss, and her investigation into her neighbor’s past drives the series.

Matthew Rhys plays Nile Jarvis, Aggie’s mysterious neighbor with a troubling history. Brittany Snow appears as Nina, Nile’s spouse. Nathalie Morales plays Shelley, Aggie’s ex-wife, who is seen in the graveyard scene from the first-look images. David Lyons takes on the role of FBI agent Brian Abbot, involved in the investigation.

Other cast members include Tim Guinee, Deirdre O’Connell, Jonathan Banks, and several others whose characters are tied to Nile’s history and Aggie’s search for answers.

Production details

Filming began on September 10, 2024, and wrapped on January 31, 2025. Most of the shooting took place in New Jersey and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Beast In Me was created and written by Gabe Rotter, with Howard Gordon serving as showrunner. Gordon has previously worked on Homeland and 24. Executive producers include Claire Danes, Daniel Pearle, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, David Kissinger, and Jodie Foster.

Each episode will run for around 60 minutes, and the series is planned as a Netflix limited series.

Release and availability

Netflix has confirmed that The Beast In Me will premiere in 2025, with a likely release in the third or fourth quarter of the year. While no exact date has been announced, the first-look images have already generated early buzz.

The series will be available exclusively on Netflix in all regions where the platform operates.

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