Claire Danes, Ewan McGregor to Lead A24’s Hulu Series ‘The Spot’
Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor are set to star in A24’s upcoming Hulu drama series, The Spot. This announcement comes following the departure of Kate Winslet, who was initially attached to the project as both star and executive producer.
Details of the Series
The Spot has received a straight-to-series order from Hulu and was first announced in August 2024. The series is created and written by Ed Solomon, who will also serve as the showrunner. The plot revolves around a successful surgeon, played by Danes, and her husband, a school teacher portrayed by McGregor. Their lives take a dark turn when they begin to suspect the surgeon’s involvement in a child’s hit-and-run incident.
Production and Creative Team
- Showrunner: Ed Solomon
- Executive Producers: Ed Solomon, Robin Sweet, Ariel Kleiman
- Director: Ariel Kleiman
- Studios: A24 and 20th Television
The series aims to explore themes of guilt, betrayal, and the impact of secrets on relationships. Filming for The Spot is scheduled to begin in 2026.
Cast Backgrounds
Claire Danes is a two-time Emmy winner, renowned for her role in Homeland. She is also involved in a limited series titled The Beast Inside Me alongside Matthew Rhys, produced by 20th Television. Danes is represented by WME, Michael Aglion at Signpost Management, and Ziffren Brittenham.
Ewan McGregor, who won an Emmy for his performance in the limited series Halston, recently starred in A Gentleman In Moscow on Showtime. He will next appear in the sci-fi film Flowervale Street with Anne Hathaway. McGregor is represented by UTA and attorney Robert Offer.
Conclusion
With a strong narrative and notable cast, The Spot has the potential to be a standout series on Hulu. As production approaches, audiences can look forward to an engaging exploration of suspense and human emotion.
