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Melanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in 2027 Series

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 10:34 UTC · How we work

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Melanie Lynskey will portray convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson in Paramount+ series Mushroom Murders.
The six-part limited series will debut on Paramount+ in 2027.
Filming occurs in Victoria, Australia, at the Leongatha home where the crime happened.
Lynskey also serves as an executive producer alongside creators Anya Beyersdorf, Daina Reid and Deb Balderstone.
Patterson received a life sentence in September 2025 and is appealing the convictions.

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Paramount+ acquired the series from distributor Federation International, which holds worldwide rights.
The production received a Victorian Screen Incentive grant from the Victorian Government.
The greenlight was given before the Warner Bros. Discovery merger under the prior Paramount+ regime.
Paramount+ cites Australia as a top market after successes like Colin From Accounts and NCIS: Sydney.
The VSI grant aims to boost local jobs and infrastructure during the Victoria shoot.

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Lynskey Portrays Murderer

Melanie Lynskey will portray convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson in Paramount+ series Mushroom Murders.
The six-part limited series will debut on Paramount+ in 2027.
Filming occurs in Victoria, Australia, at the Leongatha home where the crime happened.
Lynskey also serves as an executive producer alongside creators Anya Beyersdorf, Daina Reid and Deb Balderstone.
Patterson received a life sentence in September 2025 and is appealing the convictions.

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