Archive · 31 Jul 2026
HBO Orders Five‑Episode Series on Louise Woodward Trial
HBO is making a short TV show about a real story from 1997.
An 18‑year‑old British au pair named Louise Woodward was accused of hurting a baby she was looking after.
The show will have five episodes and will show the trial and the media reaction.
Meghann Fahy will play the au pair, and Susanne Bier will direct.
The show is being made by Matthew Barry and will come out in 2027.
HBO has ordered a five‑episode limited series titled "The Trial of Louise Woodward".
The series dramatizes the 1997 case of an 18‑year‑old British au pair accused of killing a baby in her care.
Meghann Fahy stars, with Susanne Bier directing and executive producing.
Matthew Barry created, wrote, and serves as showrunner; production starts in August, slated for 2027 release.
The project reunites Fahy and Bier after their work on "The White Lotus" and "The Perfect Couple."
- Who
- Meghann Fahy, Matthew Barry, Susanne Bier, HBO
- What
- HBO has ordered a five‑episode limited series about the 1997 Louise Woodward case
- When
- Production begins in August; expected release in 2027
- Where
- HBO (United States)
- Why
- To dramatize the true story and explore questions about childcare, media, and class
- Title
- The Trial of Louise Woodward
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 5
- Release Year
- 2027
- Creator
- Matthew Barry
- Director
- Susanne Bier
- Star
- Meghann Fahy