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The perfect The miniseries, summer beach reading, is now streaming on Netflix.
Related to The New York Times the novel of the same name by bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, The perfect couple takes viewers to Nantucket, Massachusetts, where the Winburys are hosting a lavish family wedding at their seaside estate, Summerland. But things take a dark turn when a body washes up on the property just hours before the bride and groom are due to say “I do.” Suddenly, the typical family finds itself embroiled in a murder investigation – and everyone is a suspect.
Four years after working together on HBO’s The downfallDirector Susanne Bier directs The perfect couple with Nicole Kidman in the leading role.
“I called Nicole and asked her, ‘Would you be interested in playing someone we don’t necessarily like, but who we can still be fascinated by?'” Bier recalled to Tudum in September 2024. Kidman’s response was every director’s dream, saying, “Whatever you want me to do, I’ll be there.”
From their acting skills to their off-screen love affairs, here’s everything you need to know about the cast of The perfect couple.
Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury
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Nicole Kidman, described by author Hilderbrand as “the best actress of our time,” plays the matriarch and famous crime writer Greer Garrison Winbury.
Kidman received her first Oscar nomination in 2002 for Moulin-Rouge! and won the Oscar for Best Actress the following year for The hours.
She is married to country music star Keith Urban and the couple have two daughters, Sunday and Faith. The actress is also mother to Bella and Connor, whom she has with her ex-husband Tom Cruise.
Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks
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Eve Hewson plays Amelia Sacks – the blushing bride who marries into the Winbury family.
Hewson is an Irish actress who gained popularity through her role in Netflix’s psychodrama Behind her eyes. Fans also know her as Bono’s daughter.
She is currently single but was previously linked to OneTreeHill Alumnus James Lafferty and actor Max Minghella.
Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury
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Liev Schreiber portrays Tag Winbury, the groom’s charming father and Greer’s devoted husband.
Schreiber has a long list of acting roles, but he is best known for his roles as Hollywood fixer Ray Donovan and journalist Marty Baron in Headlights.
The actor married Taylor Neisen in July 2023, just a month before the couple welcomed their first child, Hazel Bee. Schreiber is also father to Sasha and Kai, whom he has with ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts.
Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury
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Dakota Fanning plays the cynical Abby Winbury, who is married to Thomas Winbury and is expecting a baby with him.
Fanning began acting at the age of 6. In 2001, she became the youngest SAG nominee in history when she was nominated for Best Actor in the Motion Picture for her performance in I am Sam. The actress later played in Uptown Girl And War of the Worldsamong other great films.
Billy Howle as Benji Winbury
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Billy Howle plays the handsome groom Benji Winbury.
Howle is a British actor who previously appeared in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker and most recently alongside Naomi Watts in the film “The Endless Storm.
Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco
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Meghann Fahy plays Amelia’s best friend and maid of honor Merritt Monaco.
Fahy’s popularity rose rapidly when she appeared on Freeform’s The brave guy for five seasons. She played the main role in season 2 of The White Lotus.
She met her boyfriend Leo Woodall by chance on the set of the successful HBO series.
Ishaan Khatter as shooter rival
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Ishaan Khatter plays Benji’s best man. The best friends from childhood attended boarding school together.
Khatter is an aspiring Bollywood actor. The perfect couple is his first major Hollywood role alongside an appearance in Netflix’s Don’t look up.
Rumor has it that he is dating model Chandni Bainz.
Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury
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Jack Reynor plays Thomas Winbury, Benji’s older brother and Abby’s husband.
Reynor has more than 30 acting roles, including Prime Video’s The Periphery And Flora and son – a film in which he played the leading role alongside Hewson.
He has a long-term relationship with photographer Madeline Mulqueen.
Mia Isaac as Chloe Carter
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Mia Isaac plays the teenage daughter of Nantucket Police Chief Dan Carter.
Isaac is an aspiring actress who has appeared in Prime Videos Don’t let me go and Hulu’s Black cake.
Sam Nivola as Will Winbury
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Sam Nivola plays the youngest Winbury son, Will.
Nivola follows in his parents’ footsteps. He is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola. To date, Sam has appeared in several major films, including White noise And maestro.
Michael Beach as Dan Carter
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Michael Beach portrays Nantucket Police Chief Dan Carter.
Beach has been an actor for almost 40 years. Fans know him best from the 1999 crime drama Third Watchwhich aired for six seasons. More recently, he starred in Mayor of Kingstown.
Beach has eight children – four with his current wife Elisha Wilson and four with his ex-wife Tracey Beach.
Donna Lynne Champlin as Nikki Henry
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Donna Lynne Champlin plays the state detective who is supposed to help the local police solve the murder.
Champlin started her acting career with a guest appearance on law and order. She later played in Crazy ex-girlfriend as Paula Proctor.
The actress has been married to Andrew Arrow since 2010. They have a son together named Charlie.
Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet
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Isabelle Adjani plays a close friend of the Winbury family.
Adjani is a French actress and singer. She was in a relationship with actor Daniel Day-Lewis from 1989 to 1995. Shortly after their separation, they had a son, Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis. She also has a son, Barnabé Nuytten, with French cameraman Bruno Nuytten, with whom she was in a relationship from 1976 to 1981.
