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There’s something wayward about the town at the center of one of Netflix’s new series. Toni Collette stars in the new series, Wayward, coming to the streaming service soon, and while the logline doesn’t reveal much, there’s also a new clip. Read on for everything we know about the new thriller, from the premiere date to the cast and more. What is Wayward about? The series is described as “a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.” When will Wayward premiere? So far, Netflix has only said that it will premiere in 2025. Stay tuned for an exact premiere date. Who’s in the Wayward cast? In addition to Collette, Wayward stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, and Patrick J. Adams.

Filming has begun in Toronto on Wayward, Mae Martin's new limited thriller series. Eight episodes are being produced for the Netflix drama. Mae previously created and starred in Feel Good, a romantic comedy series based on her life.

Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher star in the limited series, which Netflix revealed in June.

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Netflix revealed first images of mystery thriller Wayward. The includes Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Patrick J. Adams. Martin is primarily known for their comedy work, making Wayward an interesting genre move.

The first images have been revealed from the Netflix series Wayward. Wayward is an upcoming thriller set in a rural town where something more sinister is lurking, as the show looks at the "troubled teen industry" and its problems. Wayward features a leading cast including Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher.

Now, Netflix has revealed the first images for Wayward. The first image revealed Collette standing next to co-stars Martin and Gadon, with all three actors smiling at the camera. They stand in front of a bucolic-looking background including trees and greenery. The second image also shows a trio, including Adams,...

Netflix has announced that the thriller series Wayward has started filming in the Toronto area – and along with the start of production comes the unveiling of a couple pictures that show cast members on set! Those images can be seen in this article.

Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense), Mae Martin (The Flight Attendant), Sarah Gadon (Dracula Untold), Sydney Topliffe (Davey & Jonesie’s Locker), Alyvia Alyn Lind (Chucky), Brandon Jay McLaren (Tucker and Dale vs Evil), Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Joshua Close (The Unusuals), and Patrick Gallagher (Big Sky) star in Wayward, a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Cast member Mae Martin is also the creator of the show and serves as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott. Martin and Scott are executive producing the series with Hannah Mackay, as...

Today, Netflix announced the start of production of Wayward, a limited series by co-showrunners Mae Martin and Ryan Scott, in the Toronto area. Euros Lyn has joined the production as executive producer and director of four episodes.

The cast includes Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, Patrick J. Adams, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher.

Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Martin is looking forward to introducing viewers to the Wayward series. “We are deep in the bizarre world of Wayward, and I am so excited to show everyone what we’ve been making — what a cast!” they told Tudum. “I hope this show ignites the rebellious teenagers that exist in all of us. And, most importantly, let...

Toni Collette has joined the cast of comedian and screenwriter Mae Martin’s Netflix thriller series, Wayward.

Mae Martin began performing stand up comedy at 11 years old, and since then they have become a regular on the circuit. Their first stand-up special Sap was released on Netflix last year, and they also appeared as a contestant on series 15 of Taskmaster, winning the series.

In 2020, Martin starred alongside Charlotte Ritchie in the sweet comedy drama Feel Good, which they also wrote with Joe Hampson. The autobiographical show followed stand up comedian Mae as she tentatively began a relationship with Ritchie’s character George, whilst dealing with trauma from her past. Both series are available to watch on Channel 4.

Martin’s next series is Netflix thriller Wayward, which they created, will executive produce and act as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott.

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Toni Collette has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix limited series “Wayward,” Variety has learned.

Collette will appear in the series alongside Mae Martin as well as Sarah Gadon, Brandon Jay McLaren, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Gallagher and Josh Close. The series is described as a thriller “set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the ‘troubled teen industry’ and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next,” per the official description.

Exact character details are being kept under wraps, but Collette will play the character Leanne in “Wayward.”

Collette is a highly-regarded and celebrated actress. She is a five-time Emmy Award nominee, winning the award for best actress in a comedy series for the Showtime show “United States of Tara.” She also won a Golden Globe for that show in 2010. Her other TV roles include the Netflix series “Unbelievable,...

Exclusive: Toni Collette is set as a series regular in the upcoming Netflix Canada limited series Wayward (fka Tall Pines). She is joining a cast led by Mae Martin, the series’ creator, executive producer and co-showrunner, which also includes fellow series regulars Sarah Gadon, Brandon Jay McLaren, Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind as well as recurring guest stars Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Gallagher and Josh Close.

The eight-episode Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Collette will play Leanne, the headmistress at Tall Pines.

Martin serves as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott, who also is an executive producer. Ben Farrell executive produces through his Objective Fiction, along with Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja and Bruno Dubé. Sphere Media is producing.

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Five new faces have joined the cast of Netflix's Wayward. The upcoming limited series, formerly titled Tall Pines, will feature Patrick Adams, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Patrick Gallagher, and Josh Close.

Topliffe and Lind will have series regular roles, while Lind, Gallagher, and Close will be recurring guest stars. The new additions join the previously cast Sarah Gadon and Brandon Jay McLaren. Creator Mae Martin also stars in the series and will write the episodes and serve as showrunner.

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Exclusive: Five more actors have joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix limited series Wayward (fka Tall Pines) led by Mae Martin, the series’ creator, executive producer and co-showrunner. Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind have been tapped as series regulars and Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Gallagher and Josh Close as recurring guest stars on the show, one of the first commissions for Netflix Canada.

In addition to Martin, the quintet join previously cast series regulars Sarah Gadon and Brandon Jay McLaren.

The eight-episode Wayward is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next.

Topliffe and Lind are playing best friends Abbie and Leila; Adams plays a high school counselor,...

Some film festivals take themselves entirely too seriously. Not South by Southwest, the Austin-based multidisciplinary mega-event where amped-up crowds welcome comedies with open arms — the raunchier the better. This year, one logline stood out as especially promising: “A 30-year-old Indian American virgin gets a job teaching high school Sex Ed.” Alas, “Doin’ It” doesn’t cut it (it’s basically 2014 Haley Joel Osment comedy “Sex Ed” with a cultural spin). The concept is funny, but the execution feels forced, in part because the substitute in question (played by Lilly Singh) is supposed to be following an abstinence-based curriculum. In theory, her deep-seated celibacy should make her perfect for the job.

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