Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini is an 2024 American documentary series directed and produced by Michael Beach Nichols. It explores the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax.
| Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Michael Beach Nichols |
| Music by | Dan Deacon |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Cinematography | Helki Frantzen |
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| Running time | 52-61 minutes |
| Production company | Marwar Junction Productions |
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| Network | Hulu |
| Release | June 20, 2024 |
Premise
editThe series follows Sherri and Keith Papini, who live an ordinary life, until Sherri disappears, triggering a search that becomes news around the world.[2]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "It's A Wonderful Life With You" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
| 2 | "Smegma was Relentless" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
| 3 | "You Never Found Me" | Michael Beach Nichols | June 20, 2024 |
Production
editThe Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax attracted the attention of Erin Lee Carr, who suggested Michael Beach Nichols to direct a documentary.[3] Papini did not participate in the documentary, as requests from the filmmakers were never responded to.[4]
In July 2023, it was announced Michael Beach Nichols would direct a documentary series revolving around the Sherri Papini kidnapping hoax for Hulu, with Allison Berkley and Joseph Freed of Marwar Junction Productions set to executive produce along with Rob Ford and Erin Lee Carr.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini"". The Futon Critic. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (June 6, 2024). "Hulu Leaves No Stone Unturned in Trailer for Sherri Papini Docuseries". IndieWire. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Batey, Eve (June 17, 2024). "Perfect Wife Makes Gone Girl Look Like a Fairy Tale". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (June 17, 2024). "The True Story of the Fake Kidnapping Behind the Sherri Papini Docuseries Perfect Wife". Time. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Bell, BreAnna (July 25, 2023). "Hulu Orders Sherri Papini Kidnapping Hoax Documentary From 'Britney vs. Spears' Director (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 6, 2024.