Netflix Thriller Series Wayward Gets First Images Of Suits' Patrick J. Adams & Hereditary's Toni Collete

The first images have been revealed from the Netflix series Wayward. The miniseries is an upcoming thriller set in a rural town where something sinister is lurking, as the show looks at the “troubled teen industry” and its problems. Wayward features a leading cast including Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher.

Now, Netflix has revealed the first images for Wayward. The first shows Collette standing next to co-stars Martin and Gadon, with all three actors smiling at the camera. They stand in front of a bucolic-looking background including trees and greenery. The second image also shows a trio, with Adams at the center of the image. The second photo revealed a school setting, with a row of lockers in a hallway. Check out the two images below:

And That’s Perfect For Its Cast

Very little information about the specifics of Wayward‘s plot was revealed alongside these images. A description from Netflix describes “a thriller set in a scenic town with a sinister side,” though the images seem fairly chipper, hiding the more malevolent happenings to come. Thematically, the show will focus on “the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.” The announcement also shrouded the character names and relationships of the main cast members.

Wayward was created by Martin, who also serves as the show’s star, producer, and co-showrunner. Martin’s background is primarily in comedy, with projects including Feel Good, Baroness Von Sketch Show, and Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier. While a lot remains unknown about the specifics of Wayward, the show is said to be a thriller, and as such will depart from the typical fare Martin is known for. Their show Feel Good also blended the tragic, dramatic, and comedic, so the transition to a show like Wayward should be fairly smooth for the creator.

In order to further ease this transition, Martin chose a stellar cast that features similarly well-rounded actors. Collette, for example, is experienced with elevated family drama, but she also has performed in her fair share of comedies, such as Little Miss Sunshine and Knives Out. Adams’ biggest show, Suits, is also a blend of both comedy and drama, showing the actor’s ability to navigate both genre spaces. With a cast like this, Wayward could easily lend itself to some darkly comedic elements, but even if it stays primarily a drama, the entire creative team can rise to the occasion.

Source: Netflix