Toni Collette looks creepy in a neck brace on the set of her new HBO series Max The Staircase in Atlanta in which she plays a murder victim opposite Colin Firth
Australian actress Toni Collette is set to take on one of her darkest roles yet in the upcoming HBO series Max The Staircase in which she plays a murder victim.
On Thursday, the 48-year-old star was pictured on the set of the upcoming show in Atlanta, Georgia.
Toni was seen in the character of murder victim Kathleen Peterson, who was killed by her husband Michael Peterson in 2001.
On the set: Toni Collette was creepily photographed in a neck brace on the set of her new HBO series Max The Staircase in Atlanta on Thursday – where she plays a murder victim and stars actor Colin Firth
Toni wore a neck brace and transparent shield, which appeared to be used between takes to keep everyone safe on set.
She wore a blue blazer and skirt with a pink top underneath and a pearl necklace.
Despite the serious nature of the show, Toni seemed to crack a smile as she walked around.
Chilling: Toni was seen in the character of the late murder victim Kathleen Peterson, who was murdered by her husband, Michael Peterson, in 2001
The eight-episode series has been in development for two years and is based on the 2004 docuseries of the same name, which were updated with new episodes in 2018, Variety reports.
The show first aired on Canal + before moving on to Netflix, where it received wide attention and garnered critical acclaim.
It is also inspired by various books and reports on the case of Michael, which will be played by Colin Firth.
The author, now 77, claimed his wife died after falling down the stairs of their North Carolina home, although police suspected he had killed her and concealed his evidence.
Controversial: The new show is inspired by various books and reports on the case of Michael Peterson (pictured), who will be played by Firth. The author, now 77, claimed his wife died after falling down the stairs of their North Carolina home, although police suspected him of killing her and covering up his evidence .
He was ultimately convicted of murder, although his sentence was later reduced to intentional homicide.
Acclaimed Australian artist Toni, meanwhile, has recently focused on streaming content, having appeared in the Netflix 2019 limited series Unbelievable and the 2021 space drama Stowaway, which launched on the platform earlier this month. this month.
She will also appear in the upcoming Pieces of Her drama for the streamer.
The longtime theater star caused a sensation on the small screen with her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning work in the Showtime United States of Tara series.
Power of the stars: Acclaimed Australian artist Toni, meanwhile, has recently focused on streaming content, having appeared in the Netflix 2019 limited series Unbelievable and the 2021 space drama Stowaway, which launched on the platform. form earlier this month
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