‘Sirens’: Was Michaela Actually Running a Cult? Julianne Moore & Milly Alcock Weigh In
- Netflix released Sirens, a dark comedy series created by Molly Smith Metzler, on Thursday featuring Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore.
- The story follows Devon trying to rescue her sister Simone from Michaela Kell, a wealthy island dame whose estate was likened to a cult.
- Michaela, portrayed as passionate about animal activism and running an aviary, dedicates herself to conservation after giving up a legal career.
- Julianne Moore called the cult suggestion a "red herring" and emphasized Michaela's genuine desire to help, while class and wealth obsession influence characters' perceptions.
- The series explores themes of social hierarchy, perception, and misjudgment as Devon seeks to return Simone to care for their father diagnosed with early onset dementia.
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Netflix has just added a very fun, star-studded new thriller series
Netflix has just added Sirens, a star-studded new darkly comic thriller show from creator Molly Smith Metzler (Maid). Based on an earlier play by Metzler, the limited series stars Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) as Devon, a working-class woman caring for her ailing father (Bill Camp, The Queen’s Gambit) all by herself. Seeking the help of her younger sister, Simone (Milly Alcock), Devon is furious when her sibling responds to her desperate texts …
'Sirens' cast: Meet the stars behind Netflix’s intoxicating new series
Oscar winner Julianne Moore leads the cast with "House of the Dragon" breakout Milly Alcock and Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy.Courtesy of Netflix Milly Alcock as Simone and Julianne Moore as Michaela on 'Sirens'Key PointsSirens stars Julianne Moore as the mesmerizing billionaire Michaela Kell.Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock costar as sisters swept up in Michaela's life of glamour and privilege.The five-episode series is now streaming on Netflix.The ne…

‘Sirens’: Was Michaela Actually Running a Cult? Julianne Moore & Milly Alcock Weigh In
Plus, the actress weighs in on why her character had such a strong connection to the birds.
Meghann Fahy Compares ‘Sirens’ to ‘White Lotus’: “Everyone’s Obsessed With Wealth”
The actress told The Hollywood Reporter at the New York premiere that her characters in 'White Lotus' and 'Sirens' are "polar opposite," but they share being "underestimated."
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