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
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.
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
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
‘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
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?’
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’
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