Oscar Winner Jessica Chastain-Studded ‘Heartland’ Set to Bring Country Mystery to Netflix

Published 09/09/2025, 12:22 AM EDT

Like an old country song echoing through the hills, Heartland promises a tale where shadows lurk behind sunlit fields. The film’s pulse beats with the grit and grace of a heart unmasked, and at its core stands Jessica Chastain, whose radiant talent mirrors the vastness of the country soul. Set against Nashville’s tangled streets and whispered secrets, this story beckons fans of mystery and music alike to enter a world where silence speaks volumes.

Get ready to unlock a mystery buried deep in the heart of country music’s shadows.

Unlocking the quiet secrets: When country music meets mystery on Netflix’s newest stage

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Netflix is set to introduce Heartland to its global audience for the very first time, though the precise release date remains unconfirmed. Production on the film is slated to begin late September 2025 with filming locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. The streaming giant’s commitment to expanding its thriller catalogue with this film is clear, as Heartland offers a fresh narrative steeped in country music culture and suspense, promising a new kind of Netflix original that blends emotional depth with mystery.

Heartland is directed and co-written by Shana Feste, known for blending drama and suspense with emotional storytelling. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Misty Jones, a former country star who emerges from seclusion to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her niece, played by country singer Carter Faith, making her acting debut. Oscar nominee John Hawkes also stars, adding gravitas to this mystery set in Nashville’s underbelly, where nothing is as it appears and every secret holds weight.

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Every star begins with a spark. For Jessica Chastain this spark ignited on a small theater stage decades ago.

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Jessica Chastain’s inspiration for acting began early, sparked by a childhood theater trip at the age of seven that planted the seeds of her dream to perform. Accompanied by her grandmother to a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This experience kindled a passion that led to her acclaimed career, bringing authenticity and depth to her role in Heartland.

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With production underway from late September through November 2025, Heartland is poised to be one of Netflix’s intriguing new additions. As fans await its arrival, Heartland promises to be a suspenseful exploration of family, secrets, and the price of fame in the shadowed heart of Nashville.

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

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