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A war of words has broken out between the filmmakers who have brought audiences two different versions, nearly two decades apart, of the real-life mystery behind The Staircase. French director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's 2004 Peabody Award-winning documentary told the story of the fortunate Peterson family who lived in…

Colin Firth is tackling a character far removed from the British gentlemen he’s played throughout much of his career in HBO Max’s The Staircase, premiering in the Spring. The eight-episode limited series—based on a true story— sees Firth portray Michael Peterson, who was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen…

EXCLUSIVE: Justice Leak (For All Mankind) is set for a key recurring role opposite Michael Stuhlbarg in The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's true-crime docuseries. Leak will play Tom Maher, David Rudolf’s (Stuhlbarg) down-to-earth co-counsel. In addition to…

Leigh Janiak (Fear Street) is attached to direct two episodes of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. The eight-episode drama from Christine director Antonio Campos and American Crime Story writer Maggie Cohn explores the life of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), his…

Vincent Vermignon has joined the cast of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s true-crime docuseries. Vermignon will play de Lestrade, joining previously announced cast members Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Odessa…

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Guinee is set to star in The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. He joins previously announced Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Odessa Young, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge, Sophie…

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Stuhlbarg is set as a lead in The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. He joins previously announced Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Odessa Young, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge and…

Olivia DeJonge (The Society) has joined the cast of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. She joins previously announced cast members Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Sophie Turner, and Dane DeHaan. The eight-episode…

EXCLUSIVE: Dane DeHaan has joined the cast of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. He joins previously announced cast members Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey and Sophie Turner. The eight-episode series from Christine…

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined the formidable cast of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. He joins previously announced Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Sophie Turner and Odessa Young. The eight-episode…

Odessa Young has joined the cast of The Staircase, HBO Max's limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. She joins previously announced cast members Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey and Sophie Turner. The eight-episode series from Christine director…

Sophie Turner is the latest high-profile star to join HBO Max's Michael Peterson limited drama series The Staircase. Game of Thrones alum Turner will play Margaret Ratliff, one of Peterson's adopted daughters, in the scripted telling of the infamous murder case. She will feature in the eight-part drama alongside Colin…