“The Woman In Cabin 10”: All About the Hit Thriller's Netflix Adaptation (Starring Keira Knightley!)

The chilling story of The Woman in Cabin 10 is headed from novel to Netflix!

Based on Ruth Ware's best-selling book of the same name, the thriller tells the story of a travel journalist, Lo, on assignment aboard a luxury yacht. Matters take a turn when she witnesses someone being thrown overboard, but with all passengers accounted for, she is told it never happened, per the film's synopsis.

Although nobody believes her account, Lo is determined to uncover the truth of what occurred on that late, mysterious night, even if it means "putting her own life in danger."

Following the May 2024 announcement that Keira Knightley would lead the cast as Lo, Ware shared her enthusiasm on Instagram, writing, "Nobody told me that one of the hardest things about being a writer would be KEEPING AMAZING SECRETS. Yes, THE Keira Knightley."

The Oscar-nominated actress is joined by an all-star ensemble including Guy Pearce, Hannah Waddingham and David Ajala. In November 2024, Ware reflected on the upcoming adaptation and the cast to PEOPLE, saying the development was "truly a dream come true."

“Knowing that a group of such incredibly talented people are spending so much time and creativity on a world that once existed only inside my head — that’s a compliment I probably will never get over," she added.

From the cast to the plot, here's everything we know about Netflix's The Woman in Cabin 10.

What is The Woman in Cabin 10 about?

Based on the film's synopsis, The Woman in Cabin 10 will closely follow the plot lines of Ware's novel — which its publisher, Simon & Schuster, described as a "gripping psychological thriller."

According to the book's synopsis, travel writer Lo has gotten the "assignment of a lifetime," the opportunity to spend a week on a luxury cruise. Upon the start of her voyage, she's met with clear blue skies, calm waters and exclusive and elegant dinner parties and guests.

But things take a turn when she witnesses "a dark and terrifying nightmare" and sees a woman being thrown overboard. However, all the ship's passengers are accounted for and Lo makes "desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong."

Who is in the cast of The Woman in Cabin 10?

In May 2024, Knightley was announced as the lead in The Woman in Cabin 10, taking on the role of Lo. Knightley is no stranger to films set at sea, having starred in 2003's The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The actress is also known for her roles in 2005's Pride & Prejudice and 2014's The Imitation Game.

Joining Knightley at sea is a star-studded crew and passenger list that includes Pearce, Waddingham and Ajala.

Pearce made waves in 1997's L.A. Confidential, while Waddingham gained acclaim for her role in the television series Ted Lasso. Meanwhile, Ajala appeared in 2008's The Dark Knight and 2013's Fast & Furious 6.

The cast also includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Gitte Witt, Art Malik, Daniel Ings, David Morrissey, Christopher Rygh, Paul Kaye, Kaya Scodelario, Lisa Loven Kongsli, John Macmillan, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Ayọ̀ Owóyẹmi-Peters.

Who is directing The Woman in Cabin 10?

The Woman in Cabin 10 is being directed by Simon Stone, who helmed 2015's The Daughter and 2021's The Dig. He'll be leading the project based on a script he wrote with screenwriters Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, a husband and wife duo who penned the script for 2021's Snake Eyes.

When did filming for The Woman in Cabin 10 finish?

Filming for The Woman in Cabin 10 wrapped in November 2024, per Ajala's Instagram. The actor shared a photo holding the clapperboard with the caption, "That’s a wrap. What a ride…What a cast❤️."

He added, "Good times…good peoples."

When will The Woman in Cabin 10 be released?

A premiere date for The Woman in Cabin 10 has yet to be announced, though it will be released on Netflix in 2025, per Tudum.

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