Maya Hawke Joins Netflix Drama Series 'God of the Woods'

Mar 19, 2026 1:20pm PT Maya Hawke Joins Netflix Drama Series ‘God of the Woods’ By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Enigma Variations’ Adaptation Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson Ordered to Series at Netflix 3 hours ago Kristen Stewart to Play Astronaut Sally Ride in Amazon Limited Series ‘The Challenger’ 3 hours ago ‘Off Campus’ TV Series Sets Amazon Release Date, Drops First Teaser 5 hours ago See All Michael Buckner/Variety Maya Hawke is set to star in the Netflix series “The God of the Woods.” Variety exclusively reported that the show had been picked up at Netflix back in December. It is based on the novel of the same name by Liz Moore. Per the official logline, the show is described as a “multi-generational drama series set in the Adirondacks, exploring the Van Laar family’s dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family’s summer camp—in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related. As the past and present collide, the Van Laars’ wealth and influence unravel, revealing the damaging consequences of privilege and the abuse of power.” Popular on Variety Hawke will star as Judy Luptack. The character is said to be “smart and quietly determined, Judy, the first female investigator in the male-dominated Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is assigned to unravel the disappearance of a young girl from a summer camp in upstate New York.” More to come… Jump to Comments Jane Fonda Wears ‘Block the Merger’ Pin to Oscars Party and Blasts Paramount Buying Warner Bros. After ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle’ Win Big: ‘We Have to Stop It’ Disney Wraps Oscars Ad Sales; Event Will Feature Burger King Shout-Outs and Mazda-Backed Movie Makers Oscars Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ Win Nothing, ‘Sinners’ Casting Director Misses and More James Ransone’s ‘Sinister’ and ‘Black Phone’ Director Says the ‘Oscars In Memoriam Ignored Him but I Cannot’ After Late Actor Excluded: ‘He Is Dearly Missed’ Nicole Kidman Says Her Oscar Prep Starts With Going to Church: ‘It Centers Me’ Artists4Ceasefire Unveils New Pins Designed by Shepard Fairey Ahead of Oscars (EXCLUSIVE) JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...