The Ex-Wife on Paramount Plus is a gripping British thriller that brings to life the bestselling novel by Jess Ryder about an ex-wife who is always hanging around.
Tasha, played by Céline Buckens, appears to have everything, from her loving husband Jack (Sleepy Hollow’s Tom Mison) and their beautiful daughter Emily to their gorgeous home and seemingly perfect life. The only problem is Jack’s ever-present ex-wife Jen, played by Janet Montgomery, calls him constantly and refuses to sever ties with his family. But when it all comes crashing down, Tasha is left with no choice but to turn to Jen, the woman she despises, for help.
"It is so twisty-turny," says star Tom Mison of the series. "When I was offered it, I couldn’t stop reading the scripts because every 10 pages there’s another twist and another turn. It has all the things that make the best psychological thrillers. All the things that get into your head and start playing around with your mind."
The novel has been adapted for the screen by Downton Abbey star Catherine Steadman, who is also a bestselling thriller writer herself, so it’s sure to be edge-of-your-seat stuff.
So here’s everything you need to know about The Ex-Wife on Paramount Plus...
The Ex-Wife release date
The Ex-Wife is released on streaming service Paramount Plus in the UK on Wednesday October 12 2022. All3Media are distributing internationally. We'll confirm US and international air dates soon.
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Is there a trailer for The Ex-Wife?
Yes! Paramount Plus has released a trailer for The Ex-Wife and it looks to be every bit as twisted as we expected it to be. Take a look below.
The Ex-Wife plot
The Ex-Wife follows Tasha (Céline Buckens), who appears to lead the perfect life. The only fly in the ointment is her husband Jack’s ex-wife who is an ever-constant presence, speaking to Jack nightly and always turning up to family functions. Then, one day Tasha returns home to find Jack (Tom Mison) and their daughter Emily missing and, at her wit’s end, she has no choice but to ask Jen (Janet Montgomery) for help. But the pair have never seen eye-to-eye, so can Tasha really trust Jack’s ex?
The Ex-Wife cast — Céline Buckens on playing Tasha
Céline Buckens plays Tasha, who is constantly infuriated by her husband’s ex-wife hanging around their lives.
"The series sets up such a picture-perfect love story at the beginning that you know something is going to upset it," says Céline, 26.
Céline played Talitha Campbell in last year’s BBC1 drama Showtrial and was Kitty in the hit Netflix period drama Bridgerton. She's also appeared in Warrior, Free Rein and The Good Liar.
Who else is starring in The Ex-Wife?
The Ex-Wife also sees Tom Mison is starring as Jack, Tasha’s charming husband. He’s been in Sleepy Hollow, Watchmen and the TV series Four Weddings and a Funeral. Jack’s ex-wife Jen is played by Entourage, New Amsterdam and This is Us actress Janet Montgomery. Rizzle Kicks’ singer and Rogue One star Jordan Stephens plays Tasha’s friend Sam.
Jordan Stephens says “I have been so fortunate to have worked with such a talented cast and crew. The Ex-Wife is a compelling thriller full of twists and turns. I can’t wait for the audience to see how this story unfolds. Expect the unexpected.”
