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Kerry Condon Joins Cast of Netflix's 'The God of the Woods' Adaptation
The Oscar-nominated actress will star opposite Maya Hawke in the multigenerational drama series.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:00pm
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The casting of acclaimed actors in Netflix's adaptation of 'The God of the Woods' promises a visually sumptuous exploration of privilege and power.NYC TodayKerry Condon, the Oscar-nominated actress, has been cast to star opposite Maya Hawke in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Liz Moore's 2024 novel 'The God of the Woods'. Condon will play Alice Van Laar, the mother of a 13-year-old girl who goes missing from her family's upstate New York summer camp. The series will explore how the girl's disappearance may be connected to an earlier family tragedy.
Why it matters
The adaptation of 'The God of the Woods' marks another high-profile project for Netflix, which continues to attract top talent for its original programming. The casting of acclaimed actresses like Condon and Hawke suggests the streaming service is aiming to deliver a prestige drama that will resonate with audiences.
The details
In the series, Hawke will play Judy Luptack, an investigator working to solve the disappearance of the 13-year-old girl. Condon's character, Alice Van Laar, is the teen's mother who has been hardened by grief and past trauma. The multigenerational drama will explore how the girl's disappearance may be linked to an earlier family tragedy, and how the Van Laar family's wealth and influence unravel as a result.
- The novel 'The God of the Woods' was published in 2024.
The players
Kerry Condon
An Oscar-nominated actress who has been cast to play Alice Van Laar, the mother of a missing 13-year-old girl, in Netflix's adaptation of 'The God of the Woods'.
Maya Hawke
An actress who will play Judy Luptack, an investigator working to solve the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl, in Netflix's adaptation of 'The God of the Woods'.
Liz Moore
The author of the 2024 novel 'The God of the Woods', which is being adapted into a Netflix series.
Liz Hannah
The co-showrunner, writer and executive producer of the Netflix adaptation of 'The God of the Woods'.
What they’re saying
“We love making TV and can't wait to bring The God of the Woods to life with our partners at Sony and Netflix. We hope everyone falls in love (and hate) with these characters as much as we have.”
— Liz Moore and Liz Hannah, Co-showrunners, writers and executive producers
What’s next
A release date for the Netflix adaptation of 'The God of the Woods' has not yet been announced.
The takeaway
The casting of acclaimed actresses Kerry Condon and Maya Hawke in Netflix's adaptation of the novel 'The God of the Woods' signals the streaming service's commitment to delivering a high-quality, prestige drama that will explore complex family dynamics and the consequences of privilege.
