Image: Quinn Shepherd, creator and showrunner of The Body
Quinn Shepherd’s coming-of-age thriller series, Bodyhas officially completed filming in Toronto. Now that the huge cast has been confirmed and post-production is underway, here’s everything we know about it Body On Netflix.
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Body is an upcoming Netflix Original coming-of-age thriller series created and written by showrunner Quinn Shepherd. Shepherd also directed the first episode and served as executive producer with a heavyweight team including Peter Chernin, Amy Israel, and Riley Keough.
Described by Netflix as a drama that blends elements of “Catholic horror,” “suspense,” and “raucous teen psychodrama,” Shepherd provided more insight into the series’ distinctive tone, calling it a “love letter” to the ’90s and the Y2K era:
“I’ve always been interested in the idea of boyhood as a religious experience. This story is definitely my way of putting a playful twist on all the nightmares of my own adolescence. […] Movies like Carrie, Jennifer’s Body, Heavenly Creatures, and even Mean Girls [are all inspirations]But with a grounded lens. I was also a teenager and had embarrassingly deep concerns over The Crucible and the Salem Witch Trials. It’s been very interesting to revisit this given our current political climate!”
The project is being constructed by The North Road Company and Felix Culpa. Executive producers include Amy Israel, Peter Chernin, Josh Stern and Blair Briard for North Road, with Riley Keough, Gina Gammell and Sacha Ben Haroche representing Felix Culpa. Jennifer Morden serves as production designer.
Pictured: Quinn Shepherd (left) and Riley Keough (right)
what is the plot of Body?
The official logline for the series is as follows:
“After a dance-team debut gone wrong, a group of misbehaved Catholic school girls begin having prophetic dreams that lead to mass hysteria in their town.”
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Who are the actors? Body?
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In October 2025, Netflix unveiled the full roster for the series, featuring a mix of established stars and new faces.
Series Regular:
- Sophia Wylie (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) as Grace Franklin
- jackson kelly (the pit) as Leo Anderson
- kristina bogic Anya as Butler
- Sara Boustani Ellis as Zakaria
- Gina Meszaros As Lisbeth Andersen
- Shirley Chen (Sister) as Maddie Delaney
- Nannamadi Asomugha (Knife) as Father Franklin
- louisa cross (billions) as Katherine Anderson
Recurring cast:
The supporting cast is extensive, including a notable scripted acting debut for the reality TV star gabby windy (The Bachelorette, traitor), who will play the role of Coach Miller.
Other recurring cast members include:
- Ashley Madekwe (Umbrella Academy) as Theresa Franklin
- Motel Gene Foster (clickbait) as Michael Franklin
- marcel ruiz (One day at a time) as Tyler Santos
- orlando norman as steven maxwell
- kyra pierce as Bailey Bradley
- fallon pierce as Britt Bradley
- sarah abbott as olivia
- black ambrosic as benji
- chloe longname as eden
- julia lowe as blair
- Michaela Luce as amy
- Isabella Neuspiel as katie
- emily roman as claire
- christine solomon as salma
- Anna Tierney as melanie
What is the production status of Body?
Development
filming scheduled
filming going on
post production
filming for Body The conclusion has been officially drawn. produced in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.
Cameras began rolling on September 29, 2025, and shooting was initially scheduled to end on February 13, 2026, although for most of the cast it would not end until a week later, on February 22.
Local Filming Updates & Scenes
production for Body The show extended far beyond Toronto’s city limits, using various locations throughout the region to create the show’s distinctive, atmospheric setting. according to Local reporting from YourCityWithINShooting was scheduled throughout the GTA, including Mississauga, Ajax, Brampton, Burlington and Caledon.
living in hamilton Production also seen as early as November 2025. As discussed in community philosophy r/hamiltonA larger base camp was established at the former Stoney Creek Dairy site (known locally as the SBB Lot) near the intersection of. Rimal Road and Tapleytown RoadWhere Trailers Are Labeled Body Confirmed by local people.
Earlier in the production schedule, casting calls were posted background And project casting These areas sought specific background roles, including “professional-looking women” and young adults for key scenes involving the show’s important dance team debut. Official production lists from Ontario makes Confirmed shooting dates and extensive production presence in Mississauga.
Following the finale, a large party was held on February 23 to celebrate, with several cast members attached to the project confirming that they had also completed work.
What is the episode count and runtime?
will be included in the series 8 episodes. Estimated running time per episode is 60 minutes.
when is it Body Netflix release date?
Netflix has confirmed this Body is scheduled to premiere in 2026 As confirmed during Next (What Next?) 2026 on Netflix.
Given that filming will be completed in mid-February 2026 and that the series requires visual effects for its “prophetic visions” and horror elements, a release is expected in the second half of the year. A fourth quarter 2026 release would align well with the show’s dark, thriller tone, likely in September or October, when Netflix’s horror slate typically drops.
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