Shailene Woodley & Lindsay Lohan Join Forces for Hulu’s Juiciest New Thriller

Published 08/13/2025, 9:43 PM EDT

From a troubled teenager in The Parent Trap to a ruthless queen bee in Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan has captivated audiences with her journey from a child star to a pop culture icon. Similarly, Shailene Woodley has proven her versatility by portraying a rebellious young woman in The Descendants and a dystopian hero in the Divergent series. Now, these two talented actresses, each with a history of unforgettable on-screen transformations, are teaming up for a new limited series that promises to be a thrilling and suspenseful ride.

It seems that the cake for the best cast may just be slipping away from Christopher Nolan's hands as the face of young adult rebellion, Woodley, and the one and only Lohan, get their fists ready.

Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley new series is a web of lies

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Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley will lead this new Hulu series, which is based on Sophie Stava's recently published novel Count My Lies. Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger are developing the project, the same executive producers who delivered the emotional depth of the hit series This Is Us. Lohan is not only starring but also serving as an executive producer, suggesting a deep involvement in the adaptation of the popular book.

Sophie Stava's suspenseful novel Count My Lies was set for a dual release as both a book and a Hulu limited series. The novel is a psychological thriller about a woman whose harmless lies led her into a dangerous web of secrets. It hit shelves on March 4, 2025. The Hulu adaptation is slated for a 2025 release, offering a thrilling on-screen interpretation of the captivating story.

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The plot of the limited series revolves around a web of deception and secrets.

The deceitful plot of Count My Lies

The series centers on Sloane Caraway (Shailene Woodley), a compulsive liar who fibs her way into what appears to be a dream job as a nanny. She finds herself working for the glamorous and charismatic Violet (Lindsay Lohan) and Jay Lockhart, a couple who seem to have it all. However, Sloane's new position thrusts her into a world brimming with hidden secrets. As she navigates this deceptively perfect household, she quickly discovers that these secrets are on the verge of exploding, threatening to have catastrophic consequences for everyone involved.

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Despite being the arguable pièce de résistance, Lindsay Lohan struggled for her role in the upcoming series. Lohan's recent resurgence in popularity with movies like Falling for Christmas and Irish Wish, alongside Shailene Woodley's critically acclaimed performances in projects like Big Little Lies, creates a compelling dynamic. Their combined star power and proven dramatic abilities are expected to draw a large audience to the limited series.

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Will their lies lead to a life of luxury or a world of ruin? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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