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Joe Alwyn Stars in 'Seance' Adaptation with Weisz, Macfadyen

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Alwyn (actor) will star in Seance on a Wet Afternoon, directed by Tomas Alfredson, an adaptation of Mark McShane’s 1961 novel.
Rachel Weisz (actor) and Matthew Macfadyen (actor) join the cast.
The plot centers on Myra, a medium who manipulates her husband into kidnapping a child.
Filming is underway in the U.K., with Jack Thorne (screenwriter) and Marcell Rév (cinematographer) aboard, and Element Pictures and Astral Projection producing.

History

Historical Context

"Séance on a Wet Afternoon," published in 1961 by Mark McShane, delves into themes of manipulation and morality through the story of Myra, who orchestrates a kidnapping. This narrative reflects post-war societal anxieties about crime and family dynamics. The upcoming film adaptation, featuring Rachel Weisz and directed by Tomas Alfredson, underscores the lasting appeal of psychological thrillers in contemporary cinema.

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Story summary

Joe Alwyn (actor) will star in Seance on a Wet Afternoon, directed by Tomas Alfredson, an adaptation of Mark McShane’s 1961 novel.
Rachel Weisz (actor) and Matthew Macfadyen (actor) join the cast.
The plot centers on Myra, a medium who manipulates her husband into kidnapping a child.
Filming is underway in the U.K., with Jack Thorne (screenwriter) and Marcell Rév (cinematographer) aboard, and Element Pictures and Astral Projection producing.

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