Melanie Lynskey Stars In ‘Mushroom Murders’ Australian True Crime Limited Series Ordered By Paramount+
Paramount+ has ordered a six-episode limited series titled 'Mushroom Murders' starring Melanie Lynskey. The drama is based on the real-life 2023 Leongatha mushroom poisoning case in Australia.
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The series highlights the trend of streaming platforms adapting high-profile true crime cases into scripted dramas for global audiences.
Melanie Lynskey Stars In ‘Mushroom Murders’ Australian True Crime Limited Series Ordered By Paramount+ Paramount+ has greenlit Mushroom Murders , a six-episode limited drama series out of Australia starring and executive produced by Melanie Lynskey ( Yellowjackets, Don't Say Good Luck ). It is based on Australia's infamous Leongatha mushroom murders, with New Zealand actress Lynskey playing Erin Patterson who had been convicted in the case.
The series, created by Anya Beyersdorf ( Fake, Apple Cider Vinegar, Fires ), Daina Reid ( The Handmaid's Tale, Shining Girl ) and Deb Balderstone ( Dustfall, Ticket to Paradise ), is being announced today at the Australian TV upfronts. Its green light was initiated by the previous Paramount+ regime prior to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
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