Peacock’s “The Miniature Wife” is a new marital dramedy based on the short story by Manuel Gonzales. The series stars Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen as Lindy and Les, a couple whose already-strained relationship reaches a literal breaking point when Les accidentally shrinks Lindy to just 6 inches tall.
“The Miniature Wife” premieres April 9, exclusively on Peacock, with all 10 episodes dropping at once. For those looking to learn more about this upcoming series, such as who cast it, let this guide be your go-to resource.
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Lindy (Banks) and Les (Macfadyen) face an extreme relationship crisis after a technological experiment shrinks Lindy to the size of a doll. While she adjusts to life in a dollhouse, Les works to reverse the accident—though attempts to resize anything tend to end in explosions.
Based on the short story by Gonzales, the series comes from creators and showrunners Jennifer Ames (“Goliath,” “Kingdom”) and Steve Turner (“Goliath,” “Boardwalk Empire”).
- Elizabeth Banks as Lindy Littlejohn
- Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn
- O-T Fagbenle
- Zoe Lister-Jones
- Sian Clifford
- Sofia Rosinsky
The recurring cast includes Ronny Chieng, Aasif Mandvi, Rong Fu, and Tricia Black.
Jeanie Bacharach served as the CD for “The Miniature Wife.” Her credits include “The Bear,” “Black Mirror,” “Dying for Sex,” “Presumed Innocent,” and “Snowfall.”
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Filming for the first season took place in Toronto between January and July 2025. While there are no current open casting calls for the main series, you can stay updated on future opportunities or similar projects by checking out these pages:
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