Pieces of Her (series)

Pieces of Her is an upcoming American thriller drama web television series created by Charlotte Stoudt, based on the eponymous 2018 novel by Karin Slaughter, that is set to premiere on Netflix.

Synopsis
When a Saturday afternoon trip to the mall with her mother suddenly explodes into violence, an adrift young woman's conception of her mother is forever changed.

Official synopsis from Netflix's series listing:
 * When an afternoon outing explodes into violence, a young woman's view of her mother is forever changed. Based on Karin Slaughter's best-selling novel.

Official synopsis from Netflix's press site:
 * In a sleepy Georgia town, a random act of violence sets off an unexpected chain of events for 30-year-old Andy Oliver and her mother Laura. Desperate for answers, Andy embarks on a dangerous journey across America, drawing her towards the dark, hidden heart of her family.

Premise
Pieces of Her follows the story of Andrea who is caught in a deadly mass shooting at a local diner. Moments later, she witnesses her mother Laura, violently eliminating the threat with such ease. As Andrea begins to unravel her mother's actions on that very day, her perspective on their entire familial relationship takes a new turn. Soon after, figures of her mother's past reappear and she is forced to escape. While on the journey, she attempts to piece together the remnants of truth that her mother buried long ago.

Main

 * Toni Collette as Laura Oliver
 * Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver
 * David Wenham as Jasper Queller

Development
On February 5, 2019, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a 8-episode first season. The series was created by Lesli Linka Glatter, Charlotte Stoudt and Bruna Papandrea, all of whom were expected to executive produce. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Made Up Stories and Endeavor Content. Stoudt is also credited as the writer and showrunner of the series, whilst Minkie Spiro will direct the entirety of the first season.

Casting
In February 2020, Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote were cast in starring roles. In May 2020, it was announced that David Wenham was cast in a starring role. In January 2021, Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie, Jacob Scipio, and Omari Hardwick joined the main cast. In February 2021, Gil Birmingham, Terry O’Quinn and Calum Worthy joined the cast in recurring roles. In April 2021, Nicholas Burton and Aaron Jeffery were cast in recurring capacities.

Filming
Principal photography for the first season was originally expected to begin on March 16, 2020 and conclude on July 17, 2020 in Burnaby, British Columbia. Filming is scheduled to commence in January 2021 in Sydney, Australia.