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Meet the stars of the Netflix series

The perfect Summer Beach Read is a miniseries now available on Netflix.

Based on The New York Times the novel of the same name by bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, The perfect couple brings viewers to Nantucket, Mass., where the Winburys are hosting a lavish family wedding at their seaside estate, Summerland. But things take a dark turn when a body washes up on the estate just hours before the bride and groom are to say “I do.” Suddenly, the typical family is swept up in a murder investigation — and everyone is a suspect.

Four years after collaborating on HBO’s The undodirector Susanne Bier is at the helm of The perfect couple starring Nicole Kidman.

“I called Nicole and said, ‘Would you be interested in playing someone we don’t necessarily like but are fascinated by anyway?’” Bier recalled Tudum in September 2024. Kidman’s response was every director’s dream: “Whatever you need me to do, I’ll be there.”

From their acting chops to their off-screen romances, here’s everything you need to know about the cast of The perfect couple.

Nicole Kidman as Greer Garrison Winbury

Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Nicole Kidman is described by author Hilderbrand as the “greatest actress of our time”. She plays the matriarch and famous murder mystery writer Greer Garrison Winbury.

Kidman received her first Academy Award nomination in 2002 for The Moulin Rouge! and won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role the following year for The hours.

She is married to country music star Keith Urban and the couple have two daughters, Sunday and Faith. The actress is also mother to Bella and Connor, whom she shares with ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks

Eve Hewson as Amelia Sacks in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Eve Hewson plays Amelia Sacks, the blushing bride who marries a member of the Winbury family.

Hewson is an Irish actress who rose to popularity after starring in the Netflix psychological drama Behind her eyesFans also know her as Bono’s daughter.

She is currently single, but was previously linked to One Tree Hill former student James Lafferty and actor Max Minghella.

Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury

Liev Schreiber as Tag Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Liev Schreiber plays Tag Winbury, the charming father of the groom and devoted husband to Greer.

Schreiber has an extensive list of acting credits, but he is best known for his roles as Hollywood “fixer” Ray Donovan and journalist Marty Baron in In the spotlight.

The actor married Taylor Neisen in July 2023, just a month before the couple welcomed their first child, Hazel Bee. Schreiber is also father to Sasha and Kai, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Naomi Watts.

Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury

Dakota Fanning as Abby Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Dakota Fanning plays the sarcastic Abby Winbury, who is married to Thomas Winbury and expecting a child.

Fanning began acting at the age of 6. In 2001, she became the youngest SAG nominee in history when she was recognized for her performance in I am SamThe actress then starred in Uptown Girls And War of the Worldsamong other major films.

Billy Howle as Benji Winbury

Billy Howle as Benji Winbury and Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Billy Howle plays the handsome groom, Benji Winbury.

Howle is a British actor who previously appeared in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker and, more recently, alongside Naomi Watts in 2022’s Infinite storm.

Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco

Meghann Fahy as Merritt Monaco in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Meghann Fahy plays Amelia’s best friend and bridesmaid, Merritt Monaco.

Fahy skyrocketed to popularity when she starred in Freeform’s The fat type for five seasons. She played the lead role in season 2 of The White Lotus.

Coincidentally, she met her boyfriend, Leo Woodall, on the set of the hit HBO series.

Ishaan Khatter as a rival shooter

Ishaan Khattar as Shooter Dival in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Ishaan Khatter plays Benji’s best man. The best friends went to boarding school together.

Khatter is an upcoming Bollywood actor. The perfect couple marks his first major Hollywood role aside from an appearance in Netflix’s Don’t look up.

He is rumored to be in a relationship with model Chandni Bainz.

Jack Reynor as Thomas Winbury

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Jack Reynor plays Thomas Winbury, Benji’s older brother and Abby’s husband.

Reynor has made over 30 acting appearances, including those for Prime Video The periphery And Flora and son — a film in which he co-starred with Hewson.

He has a long-term relationship with photographer Madeline Mulqueen.

Mia Isaac as Chloe Carter

Mia Isaac as Chloe in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Mia Isaac plays the teenage daughter of Nantucket Police Chief Dan Carter.

Isaac is an emerging actress who has appeared in Prime Video’s among others Don’t let me go and Hulu’s Black cake.

Sam Nivola as Will Winbury

Sam Nivola as Will Winbury in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Sam Nivola plays Will, Winbury’s youngest son.

Nivola follows in his parents’ footsteps. He is the son of actors Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola. So far, Sam has appeared in several major films such as White noise And Master.

Michael Beach as Dan Carter

Michael Beach as Dan Carter in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Michael Beach stars as Nantucket Police Chief Dan Carter.

Beach has been acting for nearly 40 years. Fans know him best from the 1999 crime drama Third Watchwhich aired for six seasons. More recently, he starred in Mayor of Kingstown.

Beach has eight children: four with his current wife, Elisha Wilson, and four with his ex-wife, Tracey Beach.

Donna Lynne Champlin as Nikki Henry

Donna Lynne Champlin as Nikki Henry in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Donna Lynne Champlin plays the state detective who must help local police solve the murder.

Champlin began her acting career with a guest appearance in Law and orderShe went on to star in Crazy ex girlfriend as Paula Proctor.

The actress has been married to Andrew Arrow since 2010. They have a son together named Charlie.

Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet

Isabelle Adjani as Isabel Nallet in ‘The Perfect Couple’.

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Isabelle Adjani plays a good friend of the Winbury family.

Adjani is a French actress and singer. She was famously in a relationship with actor Daniel Day-Lewis from 1989 to 1995. They welcomed a son, Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, shortly after they broke up. She also has a son, Barnabé Nuytten, with French cinematographer Bruno Nuytten, with whom she dated from 1976 to 1981.