The Miniature Wife
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| Based on | The Miniature Wife by Manuel Gonzales |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
The Miniature Wife is an upcoming American sci-fi romantic comedy drama television series created by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner for Peacock. The series stars Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen and is set to premiere on April 9, 2026.
Premise
A married couple battle for power within their relationship which is complicated when a technological accident shrinks the wife to 6 inches tall.[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Elizabeth Banks as Lindy Littlejohn, a best selling author who is accidentally shrunk down to 6 inches tall
- Matthew Macfadyen as Les Littlejohn, Lindy's husband and the creator of the miniaturization device
- Zoe Lister-Jones as Vivienne
- Sofia Rosinsky as Lulu Littlejohn, Lindy and Les's daughter
- O-T Fagbenle as RPW
- Sian Clifford as Terry
Recurring
- Ronny Chieng as Hilton Smith
- Aasif Mandvi as Martin Mucklow, Les' partner
- Rong Fu as Janet
- Tricia Black as Hel
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by [2] | Original release date [3] |
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| 1 | TBA | Greg Mottola[3] | Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner | April 9, 2026 |
| 2 | TBA | Greg Mottola[3] | Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner & Marisa Wegrzyn Television story by : Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner & Marisa Wegrzyn | April 9, 2026 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Vivian Barnes Television story by : Vivian Barnes | April 9, 2026 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Hiram Martinez Television story by : Hiram Martinez | April 9, 2026 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Suzanne Heathcote Television story by : Suzanne Heathcote | April 9, 2026 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Noelle Valdivia | April 9, 2026 |
| 7 | TBA | Greg Mottola[3] | Marisa Wegrzyn Television story by : Marisa Wegrzyn | April 9, 2026 |
| 8 | TBA | Greg Mottola[3] | Neda Jebelli & Hiram Martinez | April 9, 2026 |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | Suzanne Heathcote & Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner Television story by : Suzanne Heathcote & Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner | April 9, 2026 |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | Noelle Valdivia & Hiram Martinez & Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner Television story by : Noelle Valdivia & Hiram Martinez & Jennifer Ames & Steve Turner | April 9, 2026 |
Production
The comedy drama series received a straight-to-series order from Peacock in March 2024. It is created and executive produced by Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner who are showrunners on the series, which is adapted from the short story of the same name by Manuel Gonzales. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer are executive producers for Media Res.[4] Greg Mottola is directing the first two episodes, and is also an executive producer.[5]
The cast is led by Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks, who are also both executive producers on the series.[6] In January 2025, they were joined in the cast by Zoe Lister-Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, O-T Fagbenle, and Sian Clifford as series regulars and Ronny Chieng in a recurring role.[7][8] In March 2025, Aasif Mandvi, Rong Fu and Tricia Black joined the cast in recurring roles.[9]
Filming took place in Toronto, Ontario from January 2025 with a schedule to last through the spring of 2025 into July.[10]
Release
The series is set to premiere on April 9, 2026, on Peacock.[11]
References
- ^ King, Jack (March 28, 2024). "Matthew Macfadyen is stuck in another marital power struggle in The Miniature Wife". GQ. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "The Miniature Wife". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "Video: Peacock Releases Teaser and Premiere Date for Upcoming Original Series "The Miniature Wife"". The Futon Critic (Press release). February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026 – via Peacock.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 25, 2024). "Elizabeth Banks & Matthew Macfadyen Headline & EP 'The Miniature Wife' Dramedy Series Ordered By Peacock From Media Res". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 22, 2024). "Greg Mottola To Direct First Two Episodes Of Peacock's 'The Miniature Wife' & Exec Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 25, 2024). "Elizabeth Banks, Matthew Macfadyen to Star in Peacock Dramedy". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 24, 2025). "Zoe Lister-Jones & Sofia Rosinsky Join Peacock's 'The Miniature Wife'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 31, 2025). "O-T Fagbenle, Sian Clifford & Ronny Chieng Join Peacock's 'The Miniature Wife'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 6, 2025). "Peacock's 'The Miniature Wife' Casts Aasif Mandvi, Rong Fu & Tricia Black". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ "What's filming in Toronto and which celebrities you may just bump into". Toronto.com. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 5, 2026). "'The Miniature Wife' Starring Elizabeth Banks & Matthew Macfadyen Sets Premiere Date; First-Look Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2026.