Netflix Announces Ella Rubin for 'God of the Woods'
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- Netflix announced that Ella Rubin will star opposite Maya Hawke and Kerry Condon in the series adaptation of Liz Moore’s novel “The God of the Woods.”
- Ella Rubin will portray Louise Donnadieu, a working‑class counselor at Camp Emerson whose life is upended when camper Barbara Van Laar disappears.
- Liz Hannah and Liz Moore serve as writers, executive producers and co‑showrunners for the multi‑generational drama set in the Adirondacks.
- Maya Hawke plays investigator Judy Luptack, while Kerry Condon plays Barbara’s mother, Alice Van Laar.
- Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty are executive producers for Original Film, and Sony Pictures Television is the studio behind the series.
- Rubin previously worked with Hannah on Hulu’s “The Girl from Plainville” and has appeared in Netflix’s “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” “The Chair,” and is in production on “The Boys From Brazil.”
Why it matters: Netflix bolsters its original drama slate by launching a high‑profile adaptation of Liz Moore’s bestseller, giving Ella Rubin a starring role alongside Maya Hawke and Kerry Condon, and deepening the platform’s appeal to viewers drawn to multi‑generational, class‑tension narratives today.
