Netflix has shared the first official Wayward photos from the Toronto set of its upcoming limited series, confirming that production has already started on Mae Martin‘s thriller drama.
“The series is a thriller set in a bucolic but sinister town that explores the insidious underbelly of the ‘troubled teen industry’ and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next,” reads the logline.
Who is in the Wayward photos?
The behind-the-scenes photos feature the show’s main cast, including Martin, Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Patrick J. Adams, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Sydney Topliffe. They are set to play the respective roles of Alex Dempsey, Leanne, Laura, a high school counselor, Leila, and Abbie. They will be joined by Brandon Jay McLaren, Joshua Close, and Patrick Gallagher.
“We are deep in the bizarre world of Wayward, and I am so excited to show everyone what we’ve been making — what a cast,” Martin said (via Tudum). “I hope this show ignites the rebellious teenagers that exist in all of us. And, most importantly, let’s acknowledge that my hair is now several shades darker than previously, indicating that I am now in fact a serious actor.”
Wayward is created and executive produced by co-showrunner Martin, who’s also leading the ensemble cast. Heartstopper director Euros Lyn has also signed on to helm four episodes. The 8-episode series is executive produced by co-showrunner Ryan Scott, Lyn, Ben Farrell, Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja, and Bruno Dubé. This marks Martin’s latest collaboration with Netflix after working together in the short-lived dramedy series Feel Good and in Martin’s comedy special Mae Martin: SAP which debuted last year.
