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[10/09/26 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Week of October 5-9
Updates include: ABC orders pilot for "Ludwig" import; Scott Bakula back at CBS with new drama; and Kylie Jenner to lead "Bachelorette Weekend" for Hulu.
[10/02/26 - 11:01 AM]
Natalia Dyer, Jack Reynor and John Magaro Join the Cast of "The Trial of Louise Woodward"
Making their case.
[09/28/26 - 08:41 AM]
Hugh Laurie Joins "The Trial of Louise Woodward" Cast
Order in the house.
[09/18/26 - 07:01 AM]
Chloe Sevigny Joins the Cast of "The Trial of Louise Woodward"
She will play Louise's defense attorney, Elaine Whitfield Sharp, in the HBO limited series.
[08/28/26 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 24-28
Updates include: Hulu cancels newcomer "Not Suitable for Work"; Peacock eyes "Bel Air" spin-off focusing on Hilary Banks; and Golf Channel pulls "Big Break" reboot series.
[08/14/26 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 10-14
Updates include: Starz's "SWAT: Exiles" land early renewal; Hulu cancels "Deli Boys" after two seasons; and Disney+, HBO Max pass on projects.
[07/30/26 - 03:37 PM]
HBO Orders New Limited Series "The Trial of Louise Woodward"
Based on a true story, the five-episode limited series stars two-time Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy.






TRIAL OF LOUISE WOODWARD, THE (HBO)
Premieres in TBA 2028 (Exact Date TBA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
???
STATUS:
new in 2026/2027 (date TBA)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (5 episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series
DESCRIPTION:
(from HBO's press release, July 2026) The series tells the shocking true story of how, in 1997, an 18-year-old British au pair was accused of shaking to death a baby left in her care by her American host family, setting off an international media firestorm as the trial unfolds in full view of both the British and American public.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Catriona Chandler as Louise Woodward
· Chloë Sevigny as Elaine Whitfield Sharp
· Hugh Laurie as Hiller B. Zobel
· Jack Reynor as Gerry Leone
· Joanne Froggatt as Susan
· John Magaro as Barry Scheck
· Meghann Fahy as Deborah Eappen
· Natalia Dyer as Ada Lynn Rooney
· Sagar Radia as Sunil Eappen
CREW INFORMATION:
· Antoine Douaihy as EP
· Emily Feller as EP
· Frank Spotnitz as EP
· Matthew Barry as CRTR/EP
· Susanne Bier as DIR/EP
· Tobi de Graaff as EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Big Light Productions