Netflix has officially announced the cast for Harlan Coben’s The Woods as production begins on the new limited thriller series. The adaptation stars Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan, Mandeep Dhillon, James Buckley, and Pearce Quigley.
The eight-episode series is based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling novel and marks the 14th Coben adaptation produced for Netflix.
Harlan Coben’s Netflix adaptation of The Woods continues the streamer’s long-running partnership with the thriller author, whose mystery series have become some of Netflix’s most successful international crime dramas. This latest project comes from lead writer Danny Brocklehurst and Quay Street Productions, the same production company behind Fool Me Once and Run Away.
What Is Harlan Coben’s The Woods About?
The series follows Paul “Cope” Copeland, played by Tom Bateman.
Twenty years earlier, Cope’s sister Camille disappeared from a summer camp located deep in the woods, a tragedy that permanently shattered his family.
Now working as a successful barrister and raising his ten-year-old daughter alone, Cope appears to have rebuilt his life.
That changes when the body of a man connected to the original case is discovered decades later.
According to Netflix’s official synopsis, Cope becomes convinced his sister may still be alive and reunites with his former love Lucy Silverfield in search of answers.
Their investigation uncovers:
- Family secrets
- Long-buried lies
- Cover-ups
- Hidden connections tied to the original disappearance
Like many Harlan Coben stories, the series centers on ordinary people forced back into unresolved trauma when the past suddenly resurfaces.
Full Cast Announced as Production Begins
The Harlan Coben’s The Woods Netflix cast includes:
- Tom Bateman as Paul “Cope” Copeland
- Michelle Keegan as Lucy Silverfield
- Mandeep Dhillon as Loren Muse
- Pearce Quigley as Ira Silverfield
- James Buckley as Lonnie Berger
- Rade Sherbedgia as Uncle Sosh
- Shannon Watson as Shannon Johnson
- Pamela Nomvete as Mrs Peters
- Amelia Eve as Raya Stone
- Kerry Howard as Greta Cole
- Roger Barclay as EJ Jenrette
- Simon Lowe as Bob Cole
- Dean Fagan as DS Steve York
- Tom Allen as Flynn Hickory
- Tracy-Ann Oberman as Jessica Kinberg
- Charlotte Beaumont as DC Daisy Dillon
- Christopher Harper as Wayne Steubens
Netflix confirmed production is now officially underway.
The series will consist of eight hour-long episodes.
Danny Brocklehurst Leads the Adaptation
The series is adapted by Danny Brocklehurst, who serves as lead writer and executive producer.
Additional writers include:
- Charlotte Coben
- Tom Farrelly
- Joe Forrest
Executive producers include:
- Harlan Coben
- Nicola Shindler
- Richard Fee
- Danny Brocklehurst
- Charlotte Coben
The series is produced by Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios.
Directing duties are divided across the season:
- Andy De Emmony directs Episodes 1–3
- Claire Tailyour directs Episodes 4–6
- Isher Sahota directs Episodes 7–8
Producer Will McDonagh also joins the creative team.
Harlan Coben and Netflix Continue Their Thriller Partnership
The Woods becomes the 14th Harlan Coben adaptation produced for Netflix.
Over the past several years, the streamer has steadily expanded its relationship with the bestselling author through multiple international adaptations across several languages.
Current Netflix Harlan Coben titles include:
- Fool Me Once
- Run Away
- Missing You
- The Stranger
- Stay Close
- Safe
- The Innocent
- Caught
- Just One Look
Netflix also confirmed that I Will Find You is still coming soon.
The announcement specifically highlighted the success of Fool Me Once, which spent eight weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 and generated more than 130 million views worldwide.
Michelle Keegan’s casting in The Woods also reunites her with the creative team behind Fool Me Once.
FAQ
- What is Harlan Coben’s The Woods about? The series follows Paul Copeland as he investigates new evidence connected to his sister’s disappearance twenty years earlier.
- Who stars in Harlan Coben’s The Woods? The cast includes Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan, Mandeep Dhillon, James Buckley, and Pearce Quigley.
- How many episodes will The Woods have? Netflix confirmed the limited thriller series will consist of eight episodes.
Key Details
- Series: Harlan Coben’s The Woods
- Episodes: 8 x 60 minutes
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Based On: Novel by Harlan Coben
- Lead Cast: Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan, Mandeep Dhillon, James Buckley, Pearce Quigley
- Lead Writer: Danny Brocklehurst
- Writers: Danny Brocklehurst, Charlotte Coben, Tom Farrelly, Joe Forrest
- Production Company: Quay Street Productions / ITV Studios
- Executive Producers: Harlan Coben, Nicola Shindler, Richard Fee, Danny Brocklehurst, Charlotte Coben
- Directors: Andy De Emmony, Claire Tailyour, Isher Sahota
- Production Status: Currently filming
- Genre: Limited thriller series