The Beast in Me: Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys’ Netflix thriller gets a release date

Netflix has finally set a release date for Gabe Rotter's (The X-Files) upcoming miniseries The Beast in Me. The thriller series will be led by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, who will tackle a deadly mystery in the show.

Filming for the show began back in September 2024 in Red Bank, New Jersey. After a long wait for fans, Rotter's miniseries will finally hit Netflix on November 13, 2025. All eight episodes of the show will be dropped at once, conveniently available for watching together.

The Beast in Me is created, written, and executive produced by Rotter, with Howard Gordon serving as showrunner, co-writer, and executive producer, reuniting him with his Homeland star Danes. Brought to you by 20th Television Studios, the miniseries is directed by Antonio Campos (The Staircase).

The Beast in Me follows an intriguing mystery that binds the lives of two troubled individuals, leading to a revelation of dark truths about each of their pasts.

More on this in our story.

What is The Beast in Me about?

The official synopsis for Netflix's upcoming miniseries reads as follows:

''Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Sheldon (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.''

Aggie will find a way to escape her demons when Nile Sheldon, a man suspected of his wife's disappearance, moves next door to her. The Beast in Me will follow Aggie's horror and fascination with this man as she involves herself in Nile's mystery, forgetting her own painful past. The thriller series will set a chilling game of chase, which might turn deadly for both characters in the end.

Who else is in the cast of The Beast in Me?

Netflix's upcoming thriller is led by Claire Danes as Aggie, an author reeling from her young son's death and Matthew Rhys as Nile, Aggie's new and mysterious neighbor, who is also the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance.

The Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress is most famously known for her roles in Homeland, Full Circle, and The Essex Serpent. Rhys, a fellow Emmy-winning actor, has previously appeared in The Americans, Perry Mason, and Gremlins.

Appreciating the acting calibre of his lead actors, Gordon said in an interview with Collider:

“I’ve always appreciated Matthew’s work, but seeing him with Claire on our first Zoom made me especially excited that he’s agreed to play Nile. We’re all looking forward to working with him!”

The supporting cast for the show includes Brittany Snow (Guiding Light) as Nina, Nile's wife and Natalie Morales (Trophy Wife) as Shelley, Aggie's ex-wife.

The guest stars for Netflix's upcoming miniseries are as follows:

1. David Lyons as Brian Abbot, an FBI agent
2. Hettienne Park as Agent Erika Breton
3. Amir Arison as Frank Breton, Erika's ex-husband
4. Tim Guinee as Wrecking Ball
5. Deirdre O’Connell as Carol McGiddish, Aggie's friend
6. Jonathan Banks as Martin Jarvis, Nile's father
7. Aleyse Shannon as Olivia Benitez
8. Julie Ann Emery as Lila Jarvis
9. Will Brill as Chris Ingram, Nile's brother-in-law
10. Bill Irwin as James Ingram, Nile's father-in-law
11. Kate Burton as Mariah Ingram, Nile's mother-in-law

Stream The Beast in Me on Netflix on November 13, 2025.

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