Murdaugh: Death In The Family Cast Revealed

“Murdaugh: Death in the Family” is Hulu’s latest true crime drama series that delves into the story of South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh and the tragic murders of his wife and son. The show premiered with the first three episodes launching on Wednesday.

The series features Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette in the lead roles of Alex and Maggie Murdaugh. Set in the low country region of South Carolina, the limited series explores the aftermath of the 2019 boating accident that claimed the life of 19-year-old Mallory Beach. It also delves into the death of the family’s housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, and Alex Murdaugh’s financial crimes against his clients, for which he pleaded guilty to 22 federal charges in 2023, including bank and wire fraud.

Inspired by the well-known “Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney, who serves as an executive producer of the series, the show debuted with three episodes this week. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly, leading up to the finale on Nov. 19.

The Murdaugh family saga has been the subject of various documentaries, such as Netflix’s “Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal,” HBO Max’s “Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty,” and Discovery+’s “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty.”

The cast of “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” includes a mix of established actors and up-and-coming stars in Hollywood. To find out who plays each character, check out the list below:

– Alex Murdaugh: portrayed by Jason Clarke in “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”

Alex Murdaugh, part of a prominent legal family in South Carolina, was convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul. Their family was at the center of controversy after the tragic boating accident that claimed Mallory Beach’s life in 2019. Paul was also awaiting trial when he was killed, adding further complexity to the family’s tumultuous story.