The Body (TV series)
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| Created by | Quinn Shephard |
| Directed by | Quinn Shephard |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
The Body is an upcoming coming-of-age psychological drama series from Netflix, created by Quinn Shephard. The series is scheduled to premiere on November 11, 2026.[1]
Premise
After a dance-team initiation goes wrong, a group of badly behaved Catholic school girls begin having prophetic visions that set off mass hysteria in their town.
Cast
Main
- Kristina Bogic as Anya Butler
- Sara Boustany as Elise Zakaria
- Geena Meszaros as Lisbeth Anderson
- Nnamdi Asomugha as Father Franklin
- Louisa Krause as Catherine Anderson
- Shirley Chen as Maddie Delaney
- Jackson Kelly as Leo Anderson
- Sofia Wylie as Grace Franklin
Recurring
- Kyra Pierce as Bailey Bradley
- Phallon Pierce as Brit Bradley
- Marcel Ruiz as Tyler Santos
- Orlando Norman as Steven Maxwell
- Gabby Windey as Coach Miller
- Ashley Madekwe as Theresa Franklin
- Motell Foster as Michael Franklin
- Cale Ambrozic as Benji
- Anna Tierney as Melanie
- Chloe Longname as Eden
- Sarah Abbott as Olivia
- Emily Roman as Claire
- Michela Luci as Amy
- Bella Neuspiel as Katie
- Julia Lowe as Blair
- Christine Solomon as Salma
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [3] | Original release date [1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Quinn Shephard[1] | Quinn Shephard | November 11, 2026 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Quinn Shephard | November 11, 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Stuti Malhotra | November 11, 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Julian Breece | November 11, 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Catherine Schetina | November 11, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Quinn Shephard & Lily Houghton | November 11, 2026 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Story by : Naledi Jackson Teleplay by : Naledi Jackson and Julian Breece | November 11, 2026 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Catherine Schetina & Greta Heinemann | November 11, 2026 |
Production
The series is created by Quinn Shephard, who also serves as showrunner and director of some episodes including pilot. Executive producers on the series for The North Road Company, Chernin Entertainment and Felix Culpa include Amy Israel, Peter Chernin, and Josh Stern as well as Riley Keough, Gina Gammell, and Sacha Ben Harroche. The eight-episode series was ordered by Netflix in May 2025.[4]
In October 2025, it was announced that Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, Nnamdi Asomugha, Louisa Krause, Shirley Chen, Jackson Kelly, and Sofia Wylie were cast as series regulars, while Kyra Pierce, Phallon Pierce, Marcel Ruiz, Orlando Norman, Gabby Windey, Ashley Madekwe, Motell Foster, Cale Ambrozic, Anna Tierney, Chloe Longname, Sarah Abbott, Emily Roman, Michela Luci, Bella Neuspiel, Julia Lowe, and Christine Solomon joined the series in recurring roles.[5][6]
Filming took place in Canada in late 2025, with filming locations including Dundas, Ontario.[7]
Release
The series is expected to be released on Netflix on November 11, 2026.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Gomez, Dessi (August 11, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Date & First-Look Images For The Body Starring Sofia Wyle, Gabby Windey & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
- ↑ Romero, Ariana (May 14, 2025). "Writer-Director Quinn Shephard to Assemble Teen Psychodrama The Body". Netflix Tudum (Press release). Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "The Body - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Moreau, Jordan (May 14, 2025). "Netflix Orders 'All the Sinners Bleed' Series From Joe Robert Cole and 'The Body' From Quinn Shephard". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 3, 2025). "Quinn Shephard Sets Cast For Netflix Drama Series 'The Body'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 23, 2025). "Netflix's 'The Body' Adds 11 As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Dundas school doubles as horror high in 'Carrie' inspired Netflix thriller 'The Body'". thespec.com. December 19, 2025. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
External links
- 2020s American drama television series
- Coming-of-age television shows
- English-language American television shows
- Netflix television dramas
- Psychological television series
- Television series by Chernin Entertainment
- Television shows shot in Ontario
- English-language television series
- Upcoming American television series
- Upcoming drama television series
- Upcoming Netflix original programming