HBO Max has released first look images from the upcoming eight-episode Max Original limited series, THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, debuting this spring. The limited series is written and executive produced by showrunners Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn. Campos also directs six of the eight episodes.

Based on a true story, THE STAIRCASE explores the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
Cast: Starring alongside Colin Firth and Toni Collette are Michael Stuhlbarg, Juliette Binoche, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Guinee, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sophie Turner, Vincent Vermignon, Odessa Young and Parker Posey.
Credits: The limited series is co-produced by Annapurna Television.
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