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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Sarah Treem |
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| Showrunner | Sarah Treem |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Editor | Scott van Beever |
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| Network | FX |
Cry Wolf is an upcoming television miniseries created by Sarah Treem and starring Brie Larson and Olivia Colman.
Premise
[edit]A social worker and a mother thrust into crisis when the mother’s teenage daughter alleges abuse, pushing both women to their limits as they navigate an impossible situation.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Brie Larson as April
- Olivia Colman as Kath
- Shawn Hatosy as April’s husband and Mia’s stepfather
- Alyvia Alyn Lind as Mia
- Jack Greig as April's son
- William Jackson Harper as Arthur
- Jon Tenney as Ian Farr
- Ayo Solanke as Austin
Recurring
[edit]- Dane DeHaan
- Atticus Mitchell as Nick, Kath's son
- Elizabeth Perkins
- Crosby Baylen as Elliot, Kath's grandson
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In February 2025, it was reported that a project based on the 2020 Danish series Ulven kommer is in development at FX, with Olivia Colman set to star and executive produce and Sarah Treem set to create, executive produce, and showrun the series.[1]
The limited series was given the greenlight in July 2025, with Brie Larson joining as star and also executive produce along with Treem, Colman via South of the River Pictures with Ed Sinclair, Melissa Bernstein of Special Interests, and Alena Smith, Maja Jul Larsen, who created the original series, and Christian Rank and Claudia Saganario of DR Sales.[2]
Casting
[edit]On December 5, 2025, Deadline reported that Shawn Hatosy joined the cast and four days later, Alyvia Alyn Lind and Jack Greig also joined.[3][4] On January 13, 2026, William Jackson Harper joined the cast.[5] Dane DeHaan, Atticus Mitchell, Ayo Solanke and Elizabeth Perkins joined the cast in recurring roles on February 9, 2026.[6] On May 29, 2026, Jon Tenney joined the cast.[7]
Filming
[edit]Filming took place in Toronto from February 2026, scheduled to last into May, with Anne Sewitsky, Rodrigo García, and Daina Reid as directors and Si Bell and Igor Jadue-Lillo as cinematographers.[8][9][10]
Post-production
[edit]Scott van Beever serves as editor of the series.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (20 February 2025). "Olivia Colman To Star In Family Drama From Sarah Treem In Works At FX Inspired By Danish Format". Deadline. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (16 July 2025). "FX Orders 'Cry Wolf' Limited Series Starring Olivia Colman & Brie Larson From Sarah Treem". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (5 December 2025). "Shawn Hatosy Joins Olivia Colman & Brie Larson In 'Cry Wolf' FX Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (9 December 2025). "'Cry Wolf': Alyvia Alyn Lind Among Duo Joining FX Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (13 January 2026). "William Jackson Harper Joins FX Limited Series 'Cry Wolf'". Deadline. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (9 February 2026). "Dane DeHaan, Atticus Mitchell, Ayo Solanke & Elizabeth Perkins Join FX's 'Cry Wolf'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (29 May 2026). "Jon Tenney Joins FX's 'Cry Wolf' Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ Gittins, Susan (7 December 2025). "FX's CRY WOLF With Olivia Colman, Brie Larson & Shawn Hatosy Filming in Toronto in 2026". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Si Bell BSC". United Agents. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
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