What you need to know about ‘The God of the Woods,’ starring Maya Hawke
You may not find Maya Hawke lurking in the Upside Down since, with the Stranger Things finale, that’s just a ghost of the past. But you can soon catch up with Hawke in The God of the Woods on Netflix, where she plays an equally impressive character as a young sleuth.
Netflix is adapting Liz Moore’s best-selling 2024 novel into a Netflix series with Moore and Liz Hannah serving as co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers. Hawke is set to star as Judy Luptack, the first female investigator in the male-dominated Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
“We love making TV and can’t wait to bring The God of the Woods to life with our partners at Sony and Netflix. We hope everyone falls in love (and hate) with these characters as much as we have,” Moore and Hannah tell Netflix.
So, for those curious about what awaits this Sony Pictures Television production, here’s everything you need to know about The God of the Woods on Netflix.
What is the plot?
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, The God of the Woods is described as a multigenerational drama series. Set in the Adirondacks, the Netflix series follows the Van Laar family, their darkest secrets, class friction, and the enigmatic disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar from her family’s summer camp, on the heels of an earlier family tragedy that could be related.
In The God of the Woods, expect a collision of past and present, exploring the fallout from Van Laars’ wealth and influence, and the devastating consequences of privilege and the abuse of power.
Who is in the cast?
Maya Hawke, who portrayed Robin Buckley in Stranger Things, will play the quick-witted young investigator Judy Luptack. She is tasked with solving the mystery surrounding the missing case of a young girl from her family’s summer camp in upstate New York. Besides Hawke, the cast of The God of the Woods remains under wraps. So, check back later for more information.
Is there a trailer?
No! Netflix just announced the project, and there’s currently no trailer on the horizon.
When does The God of the Woods release on Netflix?
Netflix hasn’t revealed the release date for The God of the Woods. Stay tuned for more details as they slowly surface.