Anya Taylor-Joy is set to make a highly anticipated return to Netflix with her latest project, a series adaptation of Bella Mackie's best-selling novel, How to Kill Your Family . Taylor-Joy will take on the lead role of Grace Bernard, a character-driven by revenge in this gripping narrative, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The adaptation will consist of eight episodes and is being produced by Sid Gentle Films Ltd.
, known for their work on Killing Evwe . Bella Mackie, the author of the novel, is also serving as a co-executive producer for the series. The story follows Grace Bernard, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy man who abandoned her and her mother.
Determined to seek vengeance, Grace embarks on a mission to eliminate every member of her father's family, reserving him for last, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Taylor-Joy, who has previously captivated audiences with her performances in Furiosa: A Mad Max Story , The Menu , and Last Night in Soho , expressed her excitement about the project. "As soon as I turned the last page, I knew I had to be a part of bringing this story to life," Taylor-Joy remarked.
ALSO READ: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ movie review: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth bring Miller’s manic vision to life Emma Moran, known for her work on Extraordinary , will serve as the lead writer and an executive producer alongside Sally Woodward Gentle, Lizzie Rusbridger, and Lee Morris for Sid Gentle Film. Taylor-Joy will also act as an executiv.