Melanie Lynskey to star in Paramount+ limited series 'Mushroom Murders'

Paramount+ has ordered a six-episode limited drama series titled 'Mushroom Murders,' which will star and be executive produced by Melanie Lynskey, according to Deadline and Hollywood Reporter.

The series is based on a notorious 2023 homicide case in Australia involving Erin Patterson, who allegedly served food containing toxic death cap mushrooms to guests, resulting in three deaths, as reported by Variety and Hollywood Reporter.

The show will depict the 97 days between the infamous lunch and Patterson's arrest, with Lynskey portraying Patterson. The series was created by Anya Beyersdorf, Daina Reid, and Deb Balderstone, with Reid directing all six episodes, according to Variety.

Soapbox Pictures is producing the series. Beverley McGarvey, president of Network 10 and head of streaming for Paramount Australia, described the series as an ambitious project bringing a gripping real-life story to the screen, as noted by Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

Lynskey is also set to appear in the final season of 'Yellowjackets' on Paramount+, continuing her collaboration with the streaming service, according to Hollywood Reporter.