Get ready for a wedding where the biggest surprise isn’t the cake. The new Netflix series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen has set its premiere for March 26, 2026, and the full guest list of characters is now official. Created by Haley Z. Boston and backed by the executive producers of Stranger Things, this horror drama follows a couple during the tense week before their marriage completely falls apart. Here is your complete guide to the actors bringing this unsettling story to life.
The Doomed Couple at the Center of the Story
The series revolves around an engaged pair whose plans for a happy future are interrupted by mysterious and terrifying events.
Camila Morrone takes the role of Rachel, the bride-to-be. Morrone is known for her breakout role as Camila Alvarez in the Prime Video music drama Daisy Jones & The Six, and she recently appeared in the thriller series The Night Manager. In Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Rachel is preparing to marry her fiancรฉ, Nicky, as a growing sense of dread threatens to overwhelm the wedding celebrations.
Playing Rachel’s fiancรฉ, Nicky, is Adam DiMarco. DiMarco gained wide recognition for playing Albie, the idealistic grandson, in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus. He also starred in the Netflix comedy series Overcompensating. The dynamic between Rachel and Nicky forms the emotional core of the series, as external horrors force them to confront deep-seated fears about commitment and whether they are truly right for each other.
Creator Haley Z. Boston shared that the show explores the universal anxiety of choosing a life partner. โThe show is about the fear of marrying the wrong person,โ Boston told Netflix’s Tudum. She was inspired by her own mother’s advice and a curiosity about couples who claim they never had a single doubt. This personal theme fuels the character-driven horror of the series.
The Supporting Cast and Their Mysterious Roles
Surrounding the central couple is a talented ensemble cast, each character likely adding to the suspense and unraveling mystery.
Jennifer Jason Leigh joins the series as Victoria. Leigh is an acclaimed actress with a long career in film and television, including recent roles in the final season of Fargo and the film Annihilation. The nature of Victoria’s connection to the wedding or the couple remains part of the show’s building mystery.
Ted Levine plays a character named Boris. Levine is famously known for his role as Captain Leland Stottlemeyer in Monk and Jame Gumb in The Silence of the Lambs. He also starred in the ABC drama Big Sky. His role suggests the presence of an older, potentially authoritative figure in the story.
The younger members of the wedding party include Gus Birney as Portia. Birney has appeared in horror-comedy series like Shining Vale and has a background in theater. Sawyer Fraser is cast as Jude. Fraser is known for his role in the long-running medical drama The Good Doctor.
Rounding out the confirmed cast are several actors in undisclosed roles:
- Jeff Wilbusch, known for the Netflix limited series Unorthodox.
- Karla Crome, recognized for her work in The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde.
- Zlatko Buriฤ, who appeared in the satirical film Triangle of Sadness.
The Creative Team Behind the Scenes
The series boasts a strong creative team led by emerging talent and seasoned horror producers.
Haley Z. Boston is the creator, showrunner, and an executive producer. She wrote the entire series, crafting what the Duffer Brothers described as a “twisted, terrifying, funny” script that impressed them deeply. Boston previously wrote episodes for Netflix’s Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities and Brand New Cherry Flavor, establishing her horror credentials. She describes her approach to horror as character-first, aiming to create a sense of lingering dread rather than relying on jump scares.
โI love horror. Itโs natural to me, [itโs how] I process my own emotions and feelings and my own understanding of the world,โ Boston said. โI think horror allows you to explore taboo feelings and take all of these fears and give them some bite.โ
The series is executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of Stranger Things, through their Upside Down Pictures banner. They are joined by executive producers Hilary Leavitt and Andrea Sperling. The Duffer Brothers have expressed strong enthusiasm for Boston’s unique voice.
โWe were knocked flat when we first read Haleyโs script. She is a major new talent with a singular voice โ her writing is twisted, terrifying, funny, and justโฆ very Haley. We feel so lucky to be producing her first show,โ the Duffer Brothers said.
Directing duties are shared across several filmmakers. Weronika Tofilska, who directed the acclaimed Netflix series Baby Reindeer, is set to direct four episodes and also serves as an executive producer. They are joined by directors Axelle Carolyn (The Haunting of Bly Manor) and *Lisa Brรผhlmann (Killing Eve).
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Release Information and What to Expect
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is an eight-episode limited series. All episodes will be released at once on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for Netflix subscribers globally.
Filming for the series took place in Toronto, Canada, beginning in January 2025 and wrapping in May of the same year. The production is a collaboration between Upside Down Pictures and Netflix.
While specific plot details are guarded, the tone has been described as an โatmospheric horrorโ that mixes tension with elements of humor and absurdity. Boston has cited classic horror films like Carrie and Rosemary’s Baby as visual and tonal references for the project. The story unfolds over a single week, tightening the suspense as the wedding dayโand the promised “bad” eventโdraws inevitably nearer.
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