Netflix’s new drama The Hunting Wives brings together an all-star cast in a gripping story of obsession, secrets, and murder. Based on May Cobb’s bestselling novel, the series follows Sophie O’Neil as she gets drawn into a dangerous social circle in Texas. Here’s everything you need to know about the actors and their characters.
The Main Cast Of The Hunting Wives
Brittany Snow plays Sophie O’Neil, a woman who moves from Boston to Texas with her husband. She struggles to fit in until she meets Margo Banks, the leader of a secretive group of wealthy women. Snow is best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and Hairspray.
Malin Åkerman stars as Margo Banks, the magnetic and manipulative leader of the Hunting Wives. Married to oil tycoon Jed Banks, Margo draws Sophie into her world of power and scandal. Åkerman has appeared in Watchmen, 27 Dresses, and Billions.
Dermot Mulroney plays Jed Banks, Margo’s wealthy and politically ambitious husband. He flirts with Sophie while hiding his own secrets. Mulroney is famous for My Best Friend’s Wedding and Chicago Fire.
Evan Jonigkeit is Graham O’Neil, Sophie’s husband, who moves the family to Texas for his job. He grows distant as Sophie becomes obsessed with Margo. Jonigkeit is known for X-Men: Days of Future Past and Sweetbitter.
Jaime Ray Newman plays Callie, Margo’s loyal friend and sharpshooter. Married to the town sheriff, she has a complicated relationship with Margo. Newman starred in Dopesick and The Punisher.
Katie Lowes is Jill, the wife of a megachurch pastor. She hides dark secrets, including an unhealthy bond with her teenage son. Lowes is best known for Scandal and Inventing Anna.
Chrissy Metz plays Starr, a single mother outside the elite social circle. Her daughter Abby dates Jill’s son Brad. Metz rose to fame in This Is Us and American Horror Story.
Supporting Cast And Key Roles
George Ferrier plays Brad, Jill’s teenage son who has an affair with Margo. Ferrier is known for Sweet Tooth and One of Us Is Lying.
Madison Wolfe is Abby, Brad’s girlfriend and Starr’s daughter. Wolfe starred in The Conjuring 2 and True Detective.
Branton Box plays Sheriff Jonny, Callie’s husband and the town’s law enforcer.
Jason Davis is Reverend Clint, Jill’s husband and Brad’s father, who leads the local megachurch.
Hunter Emery and Karen Rodriguez play deputies Walter Flynn and Wanda Salazar, who investigate the group’s secrets.
Behind The Scenes Of The Hunting Wives
The series was created by Rebecca Cutter, known for Hightown. It was originally planned for Starz but moved to Netflix after Lionsgate regained the rights. Filming took place in North Carolina, with the town of Mooresville transformed into a Texas setting.
The show features intense drama, steamy scenes, and a murder mystery. Malin Åkerman spoke about her role, saying:
“I love roles like this. Women who are just big and free and wild. This show is saucy and fun, and I love veering away from who I am in real life, which is a people pleaser, and stepping into something that’s a bit more queen bee, leader of the pack. It was amazing.”
Brittany Snow and Åkerman had strong chemistry, especially in their intimate scenes. Åkerman added:
“Brittany and I get along so well. She’s such a lovely human. We would be sitting there kind of giggling like school girls, like, ‘Oh my God, this is so crazy. What a job we have!’”
What The Series Is About
The Hunting Wives follows Sophie as she joins Margo’s elite group, only to uncover dark secrets. The women engage in late-night parties, affairs, and dangerous games. When a murder happens, Sophie must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself.
The show explores themes of power, desire, and betrayal. It has been compared to Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives but with a Texas twist. Critics have praised the performances but noted the plot gets chaotic as the mystery unfolds.
All eight episodes of The Hunting Wives are now streaming on Netflix.
Credits: Sources include Netflix, IMDb, Variety, Marie Claire, and official cast interviews.
