In a major move that’s already creating buzz across Hollywood, Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz are officially leading the cast of a brand-new Apple TV+ crime thriller, based on the international bestselling novel series by Lars Kepler. If you’re a fan of gritty crime dramas with unexpected twists, this is one to keep on your radar.
The upcoming series is an adaptation of The Hypnotist, the first book in the Lars Kepler series — a dark, chilling tale that has sold millions of copies worldwide. Known for its intense psychological suspense and sharp plot turns, the novel follows detective Joona Linna as he investigates a brutal family murder. The only witness? A teenage boy who’s in a coma. To unlock the secrets hidden in his mind, Joona turns to a disgraced hypnotist with a dark past.
Liev Schreiber, best known for his Emmy-nominated role in Ray Donovan, will play the mysterious hypnotist. In contrast, Zazie Beetz, known for her breakout performances in Atlanta, Joker, and Deadpool 2, will take on a major lead role that’s being kept tightly under wraps for now.
This star-powered pairing has fans buzzing, especially with Apple TV+ continuing its hot streak of quality originals. Insiders hint that the series will lean heavily into Nordic noir vibes, with a sleek, atmospheric production style and deeply layered characters.
Filming is expected to begin later this year, and with such a gripping story and two powerhouse actors at the helm, the show is already being tipped as the next Mindhunter or True Detective.
No official release date yet, but Apple TV+ has confirmed it’s fast-tracking the project for a 2026 premiere. If you’re into dark mysteries and can’t resist a good crime drama, this might just be your next obsession.
Stay tuned — this one’s going to be big.