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May 5, 2022 · Colin Firth (Michael Peterson) Playing novelist Michael Peterson - convicted of murder in 2003 before charges were reduced to manslaughter in 2017 - is Colin Firth, whose last true crime title...
With Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Patrick Schwarzenegger. Tells the story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16-year judicial battle that followed.
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- 2022-05-05
- Biography, Crime, Drama
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- Colin Firth Plays Michael Peterson
- Toni Collette Plays Kathleen Peterson
- Michael Stuhlbarg Plays David Rudolf
- Patrick Schwarzenegger Plays Todd Peterson
- Dane Dehaan Plays Clayton Peterson
- Sophie Turner Plays Margaret Ratliff
- Odessa Young Plays Martha Ratliff
- Olivia Dejonge Plays Caitlin Atwater
- Rosemarie Dewitt Plays Candace Hunt Zamperini
- Parker Posey Plays Freda Black
Who is Michael Peterson? Michael Petersonis a novelist and would-be local politician in the city of Durham, North Carolina. One fateful night in December 2001, he called the emergency services to report that his wife, Kathleen, had fallen down the stairs in their home. She died shortly after in what he insisted was a terrible accident, but emergenc...
Who is Kathleen Peterson? Kathleen Peterson was Michael's wife of four years and a successful executive at the now-defunct telecommunications manufacturer Nortel. Their relationship was described by those closest to them as loving and happy, which made the murder accusation against Michael highly surprising. Kathleen had one biological daughter, Ca...
Who is David Rudolf? David is Michael's lawyer, who represents him in the criminal trial following Kathleen's death. He is a prominent figure in the documentary The Staircase. What else has Michael Stuhlbarg been in? Stuhlbarg rose to fame with the one-two punch of the Coen Brothers film A Serious Man and HBO crime drama Boardwalk Empire. Since the...
Who is Todd Peterson? Todd is the youngest of Michael's two sons, but takes on more responsibility than his brother in the immediate aftermath of Kathleen's death. What else has Patrick Schwarzenegger been in? Son of Hollywood legend Arnold, Patrick Schwarzenegger has been acting from a young age. His screen credits include Scouts Guide to the Zomb...
Who is Clayton Peterson? Clayton is Michael eldest son. He is working to get his life back on track at the time of Kathleen's death, after serving four years in prison for planting a small pipe bomb in an office at Duke University, where he was studying at the time. What else has Dane DeHaan been in? DeHaan broke out in the cast of found-footage fa...
Who is Margaret Ratliff? Margaret is one of two daughters to Elizabeth and George Ratliff, who were friends with Michael Peterson and his first wife when they lived in Germany. When Margaret's parents died, the Petersons became legal guardians to herself and her sister. Some time later, they moved to Durham, North Carolina. What else has Sophie Tur...
Who is Martha Ratliff? Martha is Margaret's sister, who has been cared for by Michael Peterson for most of her adult life. Her late biological mother, Elizabeth Ratliff, would become a major talking point in the trial, as she was also found dead at the bottom of a flight of stairs. Michael claims the circumstances are completely coincidental. What ...
Who is Caitlin Atwater? Caitlin is the biological daughter of Kathleen, who soon defects to the prosecution's side in Michael's case, after being shocked by the extent of her late mother's injuries. What else has Olivia DeJonge been in? DeJonge is an Australian actor, who first rose to prominence in the US after bagging the lead role in M Night Shy...
Who is Candace Hunt Zamperini? Candace is the sister of Kathleen Peterson, who firmly believes that Michael is responsible for her death. What else has Rosemarie DeWitt been in? Interestingly, DeWitt has played the sister of Toni Collette once before in the comedy-drama series United States of Tara. She is also known for roles in Mad Men, Olive Kit...
Who is Freda Black? Freda is a prosecutor in the case against Michael Peterson. She died in 2018 of liver disease, around the same time The Staircase documentary saw a surge in popularity from its Netflix release. What else has Parker Posey been in? Posey started her career primarily in independent film, with projects including Joey Breaker, Dazed ...
May 24, 2023 · HBO Max's miniseries The Staircase details the death of Kathleen Peterson and the trial of her husband, Michael. Here is a cast and character guide.
May 4, 2022 · Tim Guinee portrays Bill Peterson in HBO Max's The Staircase, Michael Peterson's brother. Guinee is best known for his role as the United States Air Force Major Allen in Iron Man and Iron Man 2.
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Here's what to know about each of the characters on the Staircase, how the Peterson family members are related, and how the actors compare to the real people.
