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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix is still streaming all of The Hunting Wives star's ‘musical masterpieces'
The Hunting Wives on Netflix already has fans demanding a second season, but unfortunately it's not made it to the UK just yet There's good news for Netflix users jealous of US fans who have just got their hands on the most scandalous new murder mystery drama of the year. The Hunting Wives stars Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neil, a former journalist who moves to rural Texas with her husband and their young son. Sophie soon strikes up a close relationship with Margo Banks (played by Malin Akerman), the alluring wife of her husband's new boss, oil tycoon Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney). However, she bites off more than she can chew when she becomes indoctrinated into Margo's exclusive group of MAGA-supporting hunting friends, who all have a secret or two to hide. When the body of a teenage girl is found in one of their favourite hunting spots, Sophie's life begins to spiral out of control. This must-watch series is already causing waves in the USA after releasing this Monday (21st July), with the hope it will soon arrive to UK streamers. Until then, fans can stream several hit films with The Hunting Wives' lead star on Netflix. All three films in the Pitch Perfect series, which stars Snow alongside Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, are available on Netflix in the UK. Also on the streamer is one of her breakout films, the 2007 musical Hairspray. Pitch Perfect is often considered a modern teen classic, and is the ideal campy, easy-going movie to throw on if you can't wait to see Snow step up her game in her scandalous new thriller. One five-star Google review said: 'This masterpiece of a movie that stars one of my favorite singers (and actresses), has always been a favorite of mine. 'From the hilarious delivery of jokes to the amazing singing from the ENTIRE cast, this is absolutely one of my comfort movies. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description 'I mean, really -- there are so many perfect comedy lines throughout the movie, with a lovable cast to play the lovable characters (Rebel Wilson playing Fat Amy HAS to be my favorite <3). HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS FILM.' 'Pitch Perfect is one of my FAVORITE movies, I fell off of my sofa not even half way through the movie. It is HILARIOUS!!!' someone else raved. And a third enthusiast wrote: 'This movie is an all-time favorite for my kids and hubby. We have a blast watching this every night, LOL!! It has the best messages and the singing is a hit!' Fans also agree Hairspray is equally deserving of classic status, with one user writing: 'I love this movie so much. The message is to love everyone for who they are no matter what shape and size or what they look like. 'This movie is so inspiring and anyone can learn from it whether it be to love themselves for who they are or to love people who are different.' If that's still not enough, Brittany Snow's Netflix Original romantic comedy with Gina Rodriguez, Someone Great, is also not going anywhere. Pitch Perfect 1-3 and Hairspray are available to stream on Netflix.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Malin Akerman on steamy Brittany Snow 'Hunting Wives' scenes: video
Move over, 'Big Little Lies,' there's a new soapy drama about rich housewives, sex, and murder. Malin Akerman stars in the Netflix show 'The Hunting Wives' (now streaming), which is based on the 2021 novel and follows Sophie (Brittany Snow), who moves with her husband (Evan Jonigkeit) from Massachusetts to Texas. While feeling like a fish out of water, she ends up in a complicated relationship with Margo Banks (Akerman), the wife of her husband's boss, Jed (Dermot Mulroney), who is considering running for the Governor of Texas. Margo is the leader of the local clique of socialites and moms. Advertisement 'I love roles like this. Women who are just big and free and wild,' Akerman, 47, exclusively told The Post. 9 Malin Akerman and Dermot Mulroney in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix 9 Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix Advertisement 9 Malin Akerman in her video interview with the New York Post. Page Six The '27 Dresses' star added, 'This show is saucy and fun, and I love veering away from who I am in real life, which is a people pleaser, and stepping into something that's a bit more queen bee, leader of the pack. It was amazing.' Margo and Jed have an open relationship, allowing Margo to have flings with inappropriately younger guys such as high school aged Brad (George Ferrier) and also women like her friend Callie (Jaime Ray Newman). Plus, she sets her sights on Sophie. As Sophie becomes tied into Margot's group of hard-partying friends – fellow moms and housewives who also like to shoot guns – there's also a dash of murder. Advertisement 9 Jaime Ray Newman, Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Katie Lowes in 'The Hunting Wives.' thehuntingwives/Instagram Regarding the steamy scenes in the show, Akerman said, 'I've done it in the past and I just think that when it moves the plot forward, I'm all for it. I'm not for gratuitous scenes, and I think that this is necessary to Margo's character.' The 'Watchmen' actress noted that the cast had a 'wonderful intimacy coordinator' to collaborate with. 'So before you even get to set, we're rehearsing the scenes. We're talking about what we're comfortable with, what we are not comfortable with so that when we get to set, we're ready to go and we know there are no surprises,' she explained. 'It's very technical. But when it's on your TV screens, hopefully it feels very sexy and exciting.' Advertisement 9 Joyce Glenn, Katie Lowes, Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Jamie Ray Newman, and Alexandria DiBerry in 'The Hunting Wives.' For the moments when things heat up between Margo and Sophie, Akerman said the atmosphere behind the scenes was 'playful.' 'Brittany and I get along so well. She's such a lovely human. We would be sitting there kind of giggling like school girls, like, 'Oh my God, this is so crazy. What a job we have!'' 'I'm so glad it was with her, and we felt so comfortable with each other,' the 'Couples Retreat' star added. 'We'd become really good friends – and how lucky that we did end up getting along. Because sometimes you have to do scenes with people you're not as bonded with. So, of course there's some hesitation, but we always felt really well taken care of.' 9 Malin Akerman at An Unforgettable Evening at The Beverly Hilton on April 28, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. WireImage 9 Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix She added: 'And it was such a respectful set. We knew what we were doing with this intimacy coordinator who had our backs along with everyone else in the crew.' Akerman explained that Margo and Sophie's relationship is 'complicated.' Advertisement 'They need each other in different ways. And I think that they both have an idea of what they think they want in the beginning, but what it ends up becoming is something very different,' she told The Post. 9 Malin Akerman at the Anine Bing Cocktail Party held at Chateau Marmont in LA on May 13, 2025. WWD via Getty Images 9 Katie Lowes, Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in 'The Hunting Wives.' Netflix '[Margo likes that Sophie is] smart and she's interesting and very different from the women that she's hanging out with. It's like a shiny toy for her that she wants to play with,' she said. 'She doesn't really know what she's getting herself into, but is always willing to go there and feels confident enough to dive into this relationship. So it starts in one place and then it ends up some place different that any of these women would have guessed.' Advertisement Akerman is also known for her roles in 'Rock of Ages,' 'Watchmen' and 2008's '27 Dresses,' co-starring James Marsden and Katherine Heigl. 'We've had dreams about [a sequel],' she said of the romantic comedy. 'We've all dreamt big, but I still haven't any rumors about that. I would love that. '28 Dresses' would be lovely.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Will The Hunting Wives get a second season? Everything we know about ‘juicy' new Netflix drama
A scandalous new murder mystery has just been added to Netflix, but is this the start of another ongoing hit for the streamer? The Hunting Wives has just dropped on Netflix in the US today (Monday, 21st July), a scandalous murder mystery that's sure to be a hit with thriller fans. Starring Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman, is a riveting, steamy drama filled to the brim with sex, lies and plenty of scandal. When Sophie O'Neil (played by Snow) and her husband Graham (Evan Jonigkeit) move to a small Republican town in Texas, she finds herself lured into the clutches of Margo Banks (Akerman) and her clique of gun-toting, MAGA-supporting friends. She soon discovers Margo's seemingly perfect marriage to Graham's new boss Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney) isn't what it appears, while the discovery of a teenage girl's body shakes up the tight-knit community. With Netflix 's new acquisition of the former Starz series poised to be another hit for the streamer, fans will be wondering if the new drama will be back for more. Will The Hunting Wives return for a second season? We won't give anything away here, but the signs are good that creator Rebecca Cutter is keen to continue the story. Based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb, the TV adaptation leaves the finale open-ended with some cliffhangers and plenty of loose ends. This seems to suggest Netflix is confident The Hunting Wives' first season will perform well enough amongst subscribers to warrant a second season. Unfortunately, there has been no official announcement about a follow-up just yet. Even more frustratingly, the series has not been made available to watch in international territories just yet, giving it a slightly smaller chance of success. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description For now, only subscribers in the US are able to watch The Hunting Wives as Netflix licensed the drama, originally set to air on Starz before the network parted ways with Lionsgate Television, for a year. Lionsgate reportedly envisioned the series as a multi-season drama while Starz was keen to keep it as a limited series. Now Netflix has the show's US rights, it could have a greater chance to score strong ratings in its first week of release, leading to both a second season and an international release. However, Netflix won't be the platform releasing The Hunting Wives outside the States. Starz shows have previously made their way to MGM+ in territories like the UK, but it remains to be seen where this particular drama will end up.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix just added a twist-filled mystery thriller series made for binge-watching — and you can stream the entire season now
'The Hunting Wives' has officially dropped on Netflix U.S. today, but unless you've been following closely, you might not have noticed. Originally developed by Starz, the eight-episode thriller was quietly acquired by Netflix earlier this year, and it's landing on the platform without much fanfare or the usual marketing push. Based on the bestselling novel by May Cobb, the series follows a former PR executive who relocates to East Texas in search of a fresh start. There, she's drawn into the orbit of a group of wealthy, thrill-seeking women. While this mystery thriller hasn't generated much early interest, it seems to offer the kind of twisty, bingeable storytelling that could find its footing in the next few days. I recently wrote about the trailer and how it looks like a compelling watch, and I still think it has strong potential to climb Netflix's top 10 based on its intriguing premise alone. Even though it's not labeled as a Netflix original, there are still plenty of enticing ingredients to make viewers do a double take while scrolling though the service, including a strong cast led by Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, and Dermot Mulroney, plus the fact that thrillers like this usually go down a treat. Whether it slowly builds momentum or gets buried under bigger releases remains to be seen. But for those curious enough to press play, here's everything to know about 'The Hunting Wives' now that it's streaming. 'The Hunting Wives' centers on Sophie O'Neil (Brittany Snow), a former PR executive from the East Coast. She relocates with her husband and son to a small town in East Texas after a traumatic life event. In Texas, Sophie is drawn into an elite and seductive social circle of affluent women known as the Hunting Wives, led by the magnetic Margo Banks (Malin Åkerman), who is married to Sophie's husband's boss, Jed (Dermot Mulroney). Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. What starts with glamorous afternoons of skeet shooting, cocktails, and branded parties spirals into danger and nears catastrophe when the body of a teenage girl is discovered in the woods. Soon, Sophie is drawn into an intricate network of secrets and betrayal she can't escape. Whether you decide to stream 'The Hunting Wives' largely depends on your taste in mystery thrillers. It isn't especially dark or intense, instead leaning into the glossy, soapy drama of shows like 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Big Little Lies.' In simple words: the series is an easy, entertaining watch that doesn't dive too deep but maintains enough sleek, gossipy energy and twists to keep the story moving. Fans familiar with the novel will likely appreciate seeing how the characters and key moments are brought to life on screen. Plus, Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman bring plenty of charm, and their chemistry injects a healthy dose of chaotic humor that's worth the price of admission alone. Reviews for this mystery thriller have started going live, and so far they seem pretty positive. Ashley Hurst from What's on Netflix said: 'The Hunting Wives deserves a lot of praise for being so utterly uncompromising in its goal. It sets out to be a raunchy, juicy, and binge-worthy drama, and it achieves this with ease. There's no holding back.' Meanwhile, Pasta Magazine's Lacy Baugher stated it's 'unabashedly entertaining, a fast-paced televisual equivalent of a beach read that may well end up being just as ephemeral by the time the final credits roll. But the ride is sure going to be fun.' Alison Herman, however, wasn't so pleased with the show's ending and overall pacing. In her Variety review, she said: 'Once there's a corpse to investigate, however, The Hunting Wives grows less distinctive in its social commentary and more caught up in the race to the finish.' She then added: 'Twist after twist keeps the story constantly in motion, at the expense of both texture and basic coherence, until the season ends on an oddly open note — less hanging over a cliff than trailing off into the ether.' Overall, 'The Hunting Wives' probably won't be remembered as the most thoughtful or uplifting series of the summer. It's pure drama centered on a tight-knit group of women who cross dangerous moral lines to protect their reputations. If you're looking for something deeper or a neatly wrapped conclusion, this might not be it, but it's still a compelling guilty pleasure that delivers on soapy thrills. Rebecca Cutter actually shaped the vision and tone of the series, much like her work on 'Hightown,' which also infuses crime drama with a focus on characters grappling with personal struggles and consequences. With eight episodes around 50 minutes each, it makes for a manageable summer binge packed with enough mystery and drama to hold your attention (long enough to overlook any glaring flaws). You can stream 'The Hunting Wives' now on U.S. Netflix. Not feeling it? See what else is new on Netflix this week, or check out our guide on everything added to the streamer in July 2025. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix drops first trailer for new mystery thriller series — and it looks like a twisty ride full of murder and secrets
Netflix has just dropped a trailer for the twist-filled thriller 'The Hunting Wives,' but here's a curveball: it didn't originate with Netflix. The new series was actually acquired from Starz, meaning it won't carry the streamer's original branding, but that's not stopping it from becoming a potential No. 1 hit when it debuts on July 21. Originally developed by Starz, the show quietly changed hands in a strategic move that now places it in front of Netflix's global audience. And if the trailer is anything to go by, this southern-set mystery could have viewers hooked. With a starry cast led by Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman, the story follows a bored housewife who relocates to East Texas and falls in with a seductive clique of elite women, a decision that leads to obsession, betrayal, and ultimately, murder. Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Katie Lowes, Chrissy Metz, and Dermot Mulroney star in The Hunting Wives — a new series premiering July 21. When Sophie moves to East Texas, an intoxicating group of affluent women usher her into a world of seduction, jealousy, and murder. 9, 2025 The trailer for 'The Hunting Wives' introduces a group of wealthy women living lives of leisure, spending their days sipping cocktails, flirting, and shooting for sport. But their seemingly carefree world takes a dark and sudden turn when a night of fun spirals into chaos. Sophie (Snow) and Margo (Akerman) find themselves entangled in a deadly situation, forced to cover up a murder in a town where secrets run deep and trust is in short supply. As the pressure mounts, it becomes clear that betrayal could come from anywhere, even from those closest to them. For now, the new series appears to be available exclusively in the United States. While there's a chance it could be licensed in other countries later (especially if it becomes a breakout hit) it's currently geographically limited to the U.S. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'The Hunting Wives' centers on Sophie, a woman who relocates to a small town in Texas and quickly becomes entangled with a dazzling group of local wives. Their days are filled with high-end fashion, midday cocktails, and weekend hunting trips, but beneath the surface, there's far more going on. 'The Hunting Wives' is based on a bestselling novel, a sharp and sultry story that dives headfirst into the lives of wealthy southern women and the secrets they try to keep buried. As Sophie slips deeper into their seductive world, the dynamic begins to shift. The women (charmed by Sophie's quiet presence and mysterious past) become increasingly fixated on her. And while Sophie appears to be swept up in their allure, she may be hiding a few secrets of her own. At the center of it all is Margo, the group's leader. She takes a special interest in Sophie, even confiding personal details as their bond intensifies. But things start to spiral as Margo's husband (Dermot Mulroney) launches a political campaign, forcing her to clean up her image. The cast also includes Evan Jonigkeit as Sophie's husband, Graham, Chrissy Metz as Starr, a devout outsider who doesn't fit in with the elite wives, and Katie Lowes as Jill, a pastor's wife with a fierce maternal streak. Jaime Ray Newman plays Callie, a sharp-shooting member of the inner circle, and George Ferrier rounds out the group as Brad, whose 'charm hides darker layers.' 'The Hunting Wives' is based on May Cobb's bestselling novel, a sharp and sultry story that dives headfirst into the lives of wealthy southern women and the secrets they try to keep buried. The series comes from showrunner Rebecca Cutter, best known for 'Hightown' and 'Gotham.' Season 1 will feature eight episodes in total, with composer Jeff Danna behind the score. Judging by the newly released trailer, this looks like a twist-filled binge-watch, and I'm certain it will climb the ranks in Netflix's top 10 list based on the intriguing premise alone. While it's not labeled a Netflix original, 'The Hunting Wives' seems to have the right ingredients to draw viewers in with its dark twists and southern setting. Set to premiere on U.S. Netflix on July 21, it will be interesting to see how viewers respond once it's released since there hasn't been much build-up.
