The Trial of Louise Woodward
As of October 6, 2026, The Trial of Louise Woodward is a series that is currently in production. The production companies attached are Big Light Productions, Netflix and HBO Max. Attached are director Susanne Bier; showrunner Matthew Barry; and producers Emily Feller, Tobi de Graaff and 2 others. Cast includes Meghann Fahy. It was scheduled to start shooting in August 2026. Production List last updated this listing on October 6, 2026.
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Project Summary
The Trial of Louise Woodward is a five-episode limited series ordered by HBO, with production scheduled to begin in August 2026 for a 2027 premiere. Matthew Barry, creator of Industry, serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, while Academy and Emmy Award-winning director Susanne Bier directs all five episodes and executive produces. The series stars two-time Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy in the title role, marking her return to HBO after The White Lotus and reuniting her with Bier following their collaboration on Netflix's The Perfect Couple. The project is produced by Big Light Productions, founded by Frank Spotnitz, with additional executive producers including Emily Feller, Tobi de Graaff, and Antoine Douaihy. The series explores the 1997 trial that raised questions about childcare, working mothers, class, and the emerging 24/7 media landscape—themes that remain urgent today.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Creator | Matthew Barry |
| Writer | Matthew Barry |
Production
| Showrunner | Matthew Barry |
| Producer | Matthew Barry |
| Producer | Susanne Bier |
| Producer | Emily Feller |
| Producer | Tobi de Graaff |
| Producer | Frank Spotnitz |
| Producer | Antoine Douaihy |
Directing
| Director | Susanne Bier |
Cast
| Cast | Meghann Fahy |
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