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| Count My Lies | |
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| Genre | Psychological drama |
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| Based on | Count My Lies by Sophie Stava |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Sophie Stava |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu |
Count My Lies is an upcoming American psychological drama television miniseries created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, based on the 2025 novel by Sophie Stava. It is expected to premiere in late 2026 on Hulu.
Premise
[edit]Count My Lies follows compulsive liar Sloane Caraway, who lies her way into a nanny job with wealthy couple Violet and Jay Lockhart. Once inside their home, she becomes entangled in a series of dangerous secrets that threaten everyone involved.[1]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Lindsay Lohan as Violet Lockhart
- Shailene Woodley as Sloane Caraway
- Kit Harington as Jay Lockhart
Recurring
[edit]- Katherine LaNasa as Tracy, Sloane's mother
- Lou Diamond Phillips as Paul, Tracy's boyfriend
- Sophia Bush as Allison
- Griffin Dunne
- François Arnaud as Danny, Violet's friend
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On April 16, 2025, Count My Lies was announced to be in development at Hulu. It is based on the 2025 novel of the same name by Sophie Stava. The series was created and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger who were set to executive produce alongside Lindsay Lohan and Scott Morgan, with Stava serving as a producer. Production companies involved producing the series are The Walk-Up Company and 20th Television.[2] On August 13, 2025, Hulu gave production a series order for Count My Lies. Aptaker and Berger also served as showrunners.[3]
Casting
[edit]Upon the series development announcement, Lohan was also cast to star.[2] When it was ordered to series, Shailene Woodley joined the cast in a starring as well as executive producing role.[3] On December 4, 2025, Kit Harington was cast in a starring role.[4] The series marks Lohan's first starring role in a television series, with the actress drawn to the role of Violet as a departure from her previous comedic work, describing the character as someone "you can't really figure out."[5][6] Harington characterized the series as a "domestic thriller" featuring "all kinds of quite appalling people."[7][8] In April 2026, Katherine LaNasa, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Sophia Bush were cast in recurring roles.[9][10][11] On May 2026, Griffin Dunne was spotted filming scenes with the cast.[12] On June 16 2026, François Arnaud joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[13]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography for Count My Lies is scheduled to take place in New York from March to July 2026.[6][14] In April 2026, scenes were filmed on location in Brooklyn Heights and Queens.[15] On April 7, first look images from the set, featuring Lohan, Woodley, and Harington, were released, with Hulu and Disney+ confirming that production had begun.[16][17][18] In May 2026, filming also took place in South Beach, Staten Island.[12]
Release
[edit]Count My Lies is expected to premiere in 2026 on Hulu.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Porter, Rick (August 13, 2025). "Shailene Woodley Joins Lindsay Lohan in 'Count My Lies' Drama at Hulu". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 16, 2025). "Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Count My Lies' Series In Works At Hulu From 'This Is Us' EPs Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Hailu, Selome (August 13, 2025). "Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley Limited Series 'Count My Lies' Greenlit at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (December 4, 2025). "Kit Harington Joins Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley in Hulu Limited Series 'Count My Lies'". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Perez, Lexy (May 27, 2025). "Lindsay Lohan Says 'Count My Lies' TV Role Is First Time She Doesn't Have a Romantic Interest: "So Refreshing"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ a b van Deemter, Christine (February 26, 2026). "How Cover Star Lindsay Lohan Rebuilt Her Life and Career in Dubai". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ^ ""I'm Naked About 90% of the Time": Kit Harington Blames Himself for Being Nude in Industry Season 4". YouTube. March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- ^ Wright, Andrew (April 23, 2026). ""You Don't Get Many Jobs Like Industry, But I Didn't Take Industry For Granted": Kit Harington and Marisa Abela Unpack Season 4 Of HBO's Finance Juggernaut". Man About Town. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 6, 2026). "Katherine LaNasa Cast In Hulu Limited Series 'Count My Lies'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 7, 2026). "Lou Diamond Phillips To Recur On Hulu Limited Series 'Count My Lies' As Katherine LaNasa's Boyfriend". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (April 23, 2026). "Sophia Bush Boards 'Count My Lies' In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ^ a b Axelrod, Scott R. (May 11, 2026). "Lindsay Lohan Hulu series films on Staten Island's South Beach". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 16, 2026). "'Heated Rivalry' Star François Arnaud Joins Hulu's 'Count My Lies'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1493 – Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 169 Listings – 41 Pages". Production Weekly. No. 1493. March 12, 2026. p. 22. Retrieved March 12, 2026. (subscription required)
- ^ Frost, Mary (April 7, 2026). "Hulu series starring Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley films in Brooklyn Heights". Brooklyn Eagle. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ^ Hulu [@hulu]; (April 7, 2026). "Count My Lies is now in production. 🎬 Starring Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley, and Kit Harington. Coming soon. #CountMyLiesHulu". Retrieved April 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Disney+ [@disneyplus]; (April 7, 2026). "Count My Lies is now in production. 🎬 Starring Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley, and Kit Harington. Coming soon. #CountMyLiesHulu". Retrieved April 17, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (April 8, 2026). "Everything We Know About The Hulu Adaptation of 'Count My Lies' So Far". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (February 23, 2026). "TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2026 So Far". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2026.