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François Arnaud Joins Hulu’s ‘Count My Lies’
6/17/2026, 2:28:36 AM
Casting Announcement: François Arnaud as Danny
Hulu announced that actor François Arnaud will appear in a recurring role as Danny, a friend of the character Violet, in the upcoming limited-series “Count My Lies.” The casting news was reported by Deadline and echoed by other outlets.
Series Overview and Production Background
“Count My Lies” adapts Sophie Stava’s debut novel. The drama follows compulsive liar Sloane (Shailene Woodley) who secures a nanny position with Violet (Lindsay Lohan) and Jay Lockhart (Kit Harington), only to encounter a household “brimming with secrets that are about to explode.” Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger write, showrun, and executive-produce through The Walk-Up Company; additional executive producers are Lohan, Woodley, and Scott Morgan, while Stava is a producer. Production is by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios.
Principal Cast and Creative Team
The ensemble includes Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley, Kit Harington, Katherine LaNasa, Lou Diamond Phillips, Sophia Bush and François Arnaud. Arnaud is known for his recent role in the Peabody-winning HBO Max series “Heated Rivalry” and previous television work such as “The Borgias,” “Surface,” “The Moodys,” “Midnight, Texas,” “UnREAL,” and “Yellowjackets.” Film credits include “Twinless” and “Fucktoys,” and upcoming projects “Abril” (directed by Hernán Jiménez) and “Someone’s Daughter” (directed by Wiebke von Carolsfeld). He is represented by Impression Entertainment, Independent Artist Group and Brecheen Feldman Breimer.
Official Production Statements
Aptaker and Berger are the series’ writers, showrunners and executive producers. Lohan, Woodley and Scott Morgan also serve as executive producers; Stava is credited as a producer. Hulu has not announced a premiere date, but confirms the series is in production.
Significance of the Casting
Arnaud’s addition expands the roster of established actors attached to the project. His recent visibility from “Heated Rivalry” and participation in events such as the 2026 Peabody Awards highlights his growing profile in streaming.
Unresolved Details
Public sources do not disclose episode count, filming locations, or a release schedule. No Hulu marketing statements have been published.
Upcoming Production Milestones
The series is in active production as of June 2026. Set photos have been released; promotional material is expected after principal photography. Hulu will issue further announcements about the premiere window.
Series Synopsis (Press Release Quote)
“In Count My Lies, from Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, when compulsive liar Sloane (Shailene Woodley) fibs her way into a nanny position for the gorgeous and charismatic Violet (Lindsay Lohan) and Jay Lockhart (Kit Harington), it seems she’s finally landed her dream job. But little does Sloane know, she’s just entered a household brimming with secrets that are about to explode — with potentially catastrophic consequences for all.” — Official series synopsis
