Netflix is heading to the coast of Canada for its latest genre-bending limited series.
Currently filming in Newfoundland, the Untitled Newfoundland Project promises a chilling tale set against the raw beauty and isolation of the North Atlantic.
Created by The Umbrella Academy writer-producer Jesse McKeown, this six-episode event series blends supernatural horror, family drama, and environmental tension in a story that centers on survival, not just against the elements, but against something far older and more dangerous lurking in the sea.
A Remote Village, A Vanishing Way of Life, and a Myth Come to Life
Set in a remote fishing town in Newfoundland, the series follows a grizzled local fisherman who finds himself in an impossible position when a mysterious sea creature begins terrorizing his community. As the attacks escalate, he’s forced to protect not just his family, but a dying way of life tied deeply to the ocean.
The show promises a grounded emotional core layered with psychological horror and mythological unease. While details are still under wraps, it’s shaping up to be a deeply atmospheric series, one that explores grief, survival, and generational responsibility in the face of the unknown.
Cast: New Faces Join an Already-Stellar Lineup
Netflix has confirmed additional cast members, joining an already impressive roster:
Newly Announced Cast:
- Willow Kean (The King Tide, Away from Everywhere)
- Ruby Stokes (Lockwood & Co., Sunny Dancer)
- Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends, The Monkey)
- Kaleb Horn (Revival, Chucky)
Previously Announced Leads:
- Josh Hartnett (Oppenheimer, Verity)
- Mackenzie Davis (Station Eleven, Speak No Evil)
- Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things)
Hartnett will also serve as an executive producer on the series.
Who’s Behind the Scenes?
The production is stacked with talent on both the creative and production sides. Jesse McKeown serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer, and he’s backed by a team with credits on major prestige series.
Executive Producers:
- Jessica Rhoades (Black Mirror, Station Eleven) via Pacesetter U.K.
- Chris Hatcher (The Madness, Sweet Angel Baby)
- Josh Hartnett
- Jamie Childs (The Sandman, His Dark Materials)
- Louise Sutton (Black Mirror, Waiting For The Out)
- Sharon Hall (The Expanse, Utopia)
Writers:
- Karen Walton (Orphan Black)
- Perry Chafe (St. Pierre)
- Natty Zavitz (Edging)
Directors:
- Jamie Childs
- Helen Shaver (The Penguin, Station Eleven)
- Stephen Dunn (Closet Monster, Queer as Folk)
Format and Release
The Untitled Newfoundland Project is a six-episode limited series. No official release date has been confirmed yet, but with production underway, it’s expected to arrive on Netflix in 2026.
The combination of small-town isolation, maritime mythology, and a stellar cast and crew makes this one of Netflix’s most intriguing upcoming originals.
Stay tuned for more updates as Netflix releases official images and trailer material in the coming months.
