The Beast in Me release date, cast and episodes for chilling Netflix thriller

The Beast in Me is coming to Netflix soon and following the release of the eerie trailer, fans already have high hopes.

The thriller has been produced by the likes of Jodie Foster and TV host Conan O'Brien, and it follows a reclusive author after the tragic death of her son.

Unable to write and a shell of her former self, Aggie Wiggs finds an unlikely subject for her new book - a suspected murderer.

Famed real estate mogul Nile Jarvis was once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, but Aggie finds herself gravitating dangerously close to him.

Here is all you need to know about the highly anticipated series, including the release date and cast.

The series is slated to premiere globally on Netflix on November 13, with all eight episodes dropping at the same time.

Fans in the UK will have access from 8am, whereas the US release comes earlier, at 12am.

Claire Danes stars as Aggie Wiggs and she is a 46-year-old American actress and Golden Globe winner.

She is best known for her roles in Homeland and Temple Grandin.

Matthew Rhys plays Nile Jarvis and he is a 50-year-old Welsh actor known for his roles in The Americans and Brothers & Sisters.

Brittany Snow stars as Nina Jarvis, Nile's wife, and she is a 39-year-old American actress known for her roles in Guiding Light, American Dreams and the Pitch Perfect film series.

Natalie Morales plays Shelley, Aggie's ex-wife, and she is a 40-year-old American actress and director known for Grey's Anatomy and The Middleman.

The guest cast includes:

David Lyons as Brian Abbot, an FBI agent

Tim Guinee as Wrecking Ball, an intimidating presence in Nile's life.

Deirdre O'Connell as Carol McGiddish, Aggie's literary agent and trusted friend

Jonathan Banks as Martin Jarvis, Nile's father

Hettienne Park as Agent Erika Breton, an FBI agent who works with Abbott

Aleyse Shannon as Olivia Benitez, a city council member who opposes Nile's business plans

Will Brill as Chris Ingram, Nile's missing wife's brother

Kate Burton as Mariah Ingram, Nile's missing wife's mother

Bill Irwin as James Ingram, Nile's missing wife's father

Amir Arison as Frank Breton, FBI Agent Erika Breton's ex-husband

Julie Ann Emery as Lila Jarvis, Martin Jarvis' wife

Yes, Netflix released the full trailer in October and it shows Aggie brazenly asking Nile if he killed his ex-wife.

Nile is adamant he is innocent, and the more time Aggie spends with him, the more cloudy her judgement becomes.

At the same time, viewers get a glimpse of the emotional turmoil Aggie is going through following her tragic loss.

Those closest to Aggie are worried for her safety as she convinces herself there is more to Nile than meets the eye.

The Beast in Me airs on Netflix on November 13