Filming for How to Kill Your Family is now underway for Netflix, and the first images from the set have surfaced. They show Anya Taylor-Joy in character as Grace Bernard, the series' calculating protagonist, arriving in London after a deadly family trip to Marbella.
The photographs were taken on a quiet residential street in London. They show Taylor-Joy dragging a cream and camel-colored suitcase to the black Georgian-style door of a house. Grace is wearing a long camel trench coat over a white t-shirt and a black miniskirt, completing the look with pale blue socks, polished loafers, and a black shoulder bag.
Attentive fans have also noticed the luggage tag on Grace's suitcase, marked with the codes AGP to LGW, meaning Malaga to Gatwick. Malaga is the closest airport to Marbella, so the detail confirms exactly where the character is coming from right after the events of the plot.
What is How to Kill Your Family about?
This dark comedy thriller is based on the 2021 hit novel written by Mackie. The story follows Grace, a young woman determined to take revenge on the wealthy family that abandoned her and her mother.
Grace is the illegitimate daughter of the ruthless billionaire Simon Artemis. After her father refused to acknowledge her existence or help her dying mother, the young woman embarks on a carefully planned murder spree, eliminating her relatives one by one.
With revenge and a multi-million dollar inheritance as her goal, Grace uses her intelligence, charm, and ruthless determination to take down those she considers responsible for destroying her mother's life.
This is the official logline released by Netflix:
Grace is the forgotten daughter of Simon Artemis, a ruthless billionaire. After a heartbreaking rejection, Grace decides to execute her revenge. But will this lethal plan cost her even more than she has already lost?
Confirmed cast of the series
Anya Taylor-Joy, known to Netflix subscribers for The Queen's Gambit, leads this eight-episode series. In addition to starring, she also serves as an executive producer through her production company, LadyKiller.
As we previously reported in August, Oscar nominee Clive Owen (Children of Men, Monsieur Spade) will play Simon Artemis, Grace's father. Also joining the cast are Orlando Norman (Wreck) and David Shields (Masters of the Air, Black Mirror), although their characters have not yet been revealed.
Production is handled by Sid Gentle Films, the company responsible for Killing Eve. Emma Moran (Extraordinary) is the creator and lead writer of the series, while directing duties are split between Josephine Bornebusch and Tom Kingsley.
When will How to Kill Your Family be released?
Filming began in mid-October 2026 in London and is expected to run until mid-February 2027. A portion of the filming is also planned for Spain, specifically in Marbella.
Since cameras will be rolling until early 2027 and the entire post-production process will still be ahead, it is currently estimated that the series could arrive on Netflix in late 2027 or early 2028. This date is still a forecast and has not been officially confirmed by the platform.
In the meantime, those who want to see more of Anya Taylor-Joy on Netflix can enjoy Sacrifice, the satirical thriller in which she co-stars with Chris Evans, which arrived on the platform on October 16.
Frequently asked questions about How to Kill Your Family
When does How to Kill Your Family premiere on Netflix?
There is no official release date yet. Filming began in October 2026 and will run until February 2027, so it is estimated that the series could arrive in late 2027 or early 2028, although this has not been confirmed by Netflix.
Who plays Grace Bernard in How to Kill Your Family?
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her role in The Queen's Gambit, brings Grace Bernard to life and also serves as an executive producer for the series through her company, LadyKiller.
Who else is in the cast of How to Kill Your Family?
Clive Owen will play Simon Artemis, Grace's father. Orlando Norman and David Shields have also joined the cast, although their characters have not yet been revealed.
What is How to Kill Your Family based on?
The series adapts the 2021 novel of the same name written by Mackie, which tells the story of Grace, a young woman seeking revenge on the wealthy family that abandoned her and her mother.
How many episodes will How to Kill Your Family have?
The series will consist of eight episodes, as confirmed by Netflix.
Where is How to Kill Your Family being filmed?
Filming began in London in mid-October 2026 and will run until mid-February 2027, with an additional leg planned in Marbella, Spain.
