Nicole Kidman has carved a niche for herself in the world of captivating, often slightly unhinged mysteries. Following the success of ‘Big Little Lies,’ the Oscar-winning actress starred in projects like ‘The Undoing’ and ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ – now, she’s diving back into this genre with a new Netflix thriller, ‘The Holiday.’ The recently released trailer confirms that the series offers everything fans of David E. Kelley’s dramatic crime stories crave. From a comically massive beach house to a seemingly picture-perfect marriage (this time between Kidman and Liev Schreiber) that quickly spirals into chaos, the show promises an intriguing blend of suspense and high-society drama. Throw in a lavish wardrobe, an unexplained death that rocks the community, and an intense interrogation scene reminiscent of ‘The Undoing,’ and you have the recipe for a captivating binge-worthy experience.
Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s page-turning novel, the six-part mystery, directed by Susanne Bier, follows Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) as she prepares to marry into one of Nantucket’s wealthiest families. Her future mother-in-law, Greer Garrison Winbury (Kidman), a famous novelist, throws an extravagant wedding. However, when a body washes ashore, their champagne dreams turn into suspicions. As secrets surface, the investigation feels plucked straight from one of Greer’s books, and everyone becomes a suspect.
Joining Kidman, Schreiber, and Hewson in this star-studded cast is a talented ensemble, including Elle Fanning as Merritt Monaco, the bride’s hilariously named best friend; Daisy Edgar-Jones as Abby Winbury, the bride’s pregnant sister-in-law; Billy Howle as Benji Winbury, the groom; Ishaan Khatter as Shooter Dival, the groom’s best friend; Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury, the groom’s brother; Sam Nivola as Will Winbury, another brother; French screen icon Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet, a family friend; Michael Beach as Dan Carter, the chief of police; Mia Isaac as Chloe Carter, the chief’s daughter; and Donna Lynne Champlin as detective Nikki Henry.
Prepare for a wild ride filled with shocking twists and hilarious moments. ‘The Holiday’ premieres on Netflix on September 5th, promising a captivating experience with equal doses of suspense and laughter. My favorite scene in the trailer? The moment when Fanning’s Abby tries to break up a fight between Howle’s Benji and Reynor’s Thomas, both covered in cake. ‘Stop! Enough!’ she shouts, then shields her lilac dress and screams, ‘This is vintage!’ Highly relatable indeed.
