Malin Akerman has signed on to star as Margo Banks in The Hunting Wives, a drama from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Rebecca Cutter (Hightown). The series, which is based on May Cobb’s 2021 bestselling novel, was greenlit by Starz in October 2023.
“The Hunting Wives is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” stated Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin [Stoff] on this propulsive series that perfectly complements STARZ’s slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.”
The eight-episode season is expected to begin shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
Per Starz, the twisty thriller “tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep red East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks’ irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
Malin Akerman’s credits include Watchmen (the movie), Trophy Wife, The Comeback, Billions, and Dollface.
