Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me’: Where Was the Upcoming Miniseries Featuring Claire Danes Filmed

Published 10/31/2025, 9:44 AM EDT

Claire Danes is on her way to return to everyone's living room screens with Netflix’s new miniseries The Beast in Me. After impressing audiences with shows like Homeland and Fleishman Is in Trouble, she has taken on another project that already has the masses talking. While details about the effort are out there, what has caught people’s attention is where it was filmed.

From peaceful neighborhoods to streets spanning multiple counties, every filming spot for The Beast in Me adds an uneasy, lived-in tension to it.

The Beast in Me filming locations: Everyday places hide Netflix’s next big mystery

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Netflix’s upcoming title, The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, was filmed extensively across New Jersey. Major sequences were captured in Red Bank of Monmouth County, transforming local spots like West Front Street and a nearby hotel into the fictional town where the story unfolds. Filming reportedly also took place in other counties, including Bergen, Essex, and Hudson, contributing to the show’s dark, atmospheric tone.

The Beast in Me follows Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs, an author grieving her son, who becomes fixated on her neighbor Nile Sheldon, played by Matthew Rhys, a man once suspected in his wife’s disappearance. The eight-episode series combines mystery and suspense with haunting visuals shaped by its real-world locations. Production for the title, ran from September 2024 through early 2025. When will the offering greet viewers, though?

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The Beast in Me is set to make its landfall on Netflix sooner rather than later, with the spooky vibes still somewhat lingering in the air. 

The Beast in Me release date

The limited series The Beast in Me will arrive on Netflix on November 13, 2025. Created by Gabe Rotter and show-run by Howard Gordon, who previously worked with Claire Danes on Homeland, the series’ executive producers include Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien. Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, and more round out the ensemble cast of the effort set to become a worthwhile addition to Netflix’s overflowing vault of edge-of-the-seat thrillers.

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As anticipation builds for The Beast in Me, ultimately, the series promises more than just another suspenseful binge. It harbors a slow-burn that explores obsession, grief, and the unsettling truths lurking behind ordinary lives. With Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys leading the charge, the series seems poised to blur the line between curiosity and danger. When it finally lands on Netflix, viewers may find themselves questioning not just who the real monster is, but why one cannot help but be drawn to them.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

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