HBO released the first trailer for Sharp Objects—a mini-series set to premiere in July.
The haunting new show, based on a book by Gone Girl’s Gillian Flynn, stars Amy Adams.
The 43-year-old actress plays a reporter named Camille Preaker who returns to her hometown Windgap, Missouri to cover a violent murder.
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First look: HBO released the first trailer for Sharp Objects—a mini-series featuring Amy Adams
![Major thriller: The haunting new show, based on a book by Gone Girl's Gillian Flynn, is set to premiere in July](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B729FD700000578-0-image-a-53_1524453161594.jpg)
Major thriller: The haunting new show, based on a book by Gone Girl’s Gillian Flynn, is set to premiere in July
The fear-inducing trailer introduces a star-studded cast that includes Patricia Clarkson, Matt Craven, and Henry Czerny.
The eight-episode series will follow Adams’ character as she investigates the murder of two pre-teen girls and is forced to deal with her inner demons.
The first look, while vague, shows a mentally distraught Camille Preaker and a pair of creepy twin girls.
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Horrific: Amy plays a reporter named Camille Preaker who returns to her hometown Windgap, Missouri to cover a violent murder
![The eight-episode series will follow Adams' character as she investigates the murder of two pre-teen girls and is forced to deal with her inner demons](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B729FFF00000578-0-image-a-59_1524453198541.jpg)
The eight-episode series will follow Adams’ character as she investigates the murder of two pre-teen girls and is forced to deal with her inner demons
![Man of the law: Matt Craven plays a small town police officer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B729FFB00000578-0-image-a-60_1524453212807.jpg)
Man of the law: Matt Craven plays a small town police officer
![Skin crawling moments: Sharp objects certainly come into play as Amy is seen toying with a razor blade in clip](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A00500000578-0-image-a-61_1524453253590.jpg)
Skin crawling moments: Sharp objects certainly come into play as Amy is seen toying with a razor blade in clip
‘Momma said she saw a ghost once,’ a little girl could be heard saying. ‘I’m not scared of them ghosts. Are you?’
Sharp objects certainly come into play as Amy is seen toying with a razor blade and pricking her finger with a needle.
The trailer comes to a close as Adams is seen gasping for air after being submerged in a bathtub.
The last thing listeners here is a little girl whispering: ‘It’s not safe for you here.’
![Gruesome: Adams' character is also seen pricking her finger with a needle](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A01500000578-0-image-a-62_1524453264720.jpg)
Gruesome: Adams’ character is also seen pricking her finger with a needle
![Co-star: Patricia Clarkson is another female lead in the series](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A00C00000578-0-image-a-63_1524453271537.jpg)
Co-star: Patricia Clarkson is another female lead in the series
!['Momma said she saw a ghost once,' a little girl could be heard saying in the trailer. 'I'm not scared of them ghosts. Are you?'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A03C00000578-0-image-a-65_1524453281502.jpg)
‘Momma said she saw a ghost once,’ a little girl could be heard saying in the trailer. ‘I’m not scared of them ghosts. Are you?’
![In mourning: The trailer includes a clip from the funeral of the two pre-teen girls](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A03400000578-0-image-a-66_1524453288310.jpg)
In mourning: The trailer includes a clip from the funeral of the two pre-teen girls
![Creepy: The trailer comes to a close as Adams is seen gasping for air after being submerged in a bathtub. The last thing listeners here is a little girl whispering: 'It's not safe for you here'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/4B72A05F00000578-0-image-a-67_1524453297353.jpg)
Creepy: The trailer comes to a close as Adams is seen gasping for air after being submerged in a bathtub. The last thing listeners here is a little girl whispering: ‘It’s not safe for you here’
The HBO mini-series is directed by Big Little Lies’ Jean-Marc Vallée.
And executive-produced by Amy Adams and Get Out’s Jason Blum.
Sharp Objects will make its screening debut at the ATX Television Festival on June 7 in Austin, Texas.
![Coming soon: The HBO mini-series is executive-produced by Amy Adams](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/23/04/3955E6D900000578-0-image-m-74_1524453384352.jpg)
Coming soon: The HBO mini-series is executive-produced by Amy Adams