Netflix Announces Premiere Date for Shondaland's White House Mystery Series 'The Residence'
The eight-episode 'screwball whodunnit,' starring Uzo Aduba and Randall Park, will debut on March 20, 2025, and is based on Kate Andersen Brower's book.
- 'The Residence,' a murder mystery series set in the White House, is created by Paul William Davies and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.
- Uzo Aduba stars as Cordelia Cupp, a renowned detective known for her sharp wit and unique investigative style, while Randall Park plays her skeptical FBI partner, Edwin Park.
- The story revolves around a murder during a disastrous State Dinner, with 157 suspects among the White House staff and guests.
- The series features an ensemble cast, including Giancarlo Esposito as the White House Chief Usher, alongside Susan Kelechi Watson, Jason Lee, and many others.
- Inspired by the book 'The Residence' by Kate Andersen Brower, the show blends suspense, humor, and romance, with influences from the classic film 'Charade.'