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Melanie Lynskey to star in Mushroom Murders series

Paramount+ ordered a new limited drama series starring Melanie Lynskey based on an Australian homicide case.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 28, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
Melanie Lynskey 2016
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At a glance

  • Paramount+ ordered the limited series titled Mushroom Murders.13
  • Melanie Lynskey is set to star in the drama.123

Paramount+ greenlit a new limited series titled Mushroom Murders.13

The drama is based on a homicide case in Australia.123

Melanie Lynskey will star in the production.123

Where sources agree

  • Paramount+ ordered Mushroom Murders series3 of 3
  • Melanie Lynskey will star in the show3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyMelanie Lynskey to Play Erin Patterson in ‘Mushroom Murders’ Limited Series at Paramount+ ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterMelanie Lynskey to Topline Paramount+ Limited Series ‘Mushroom Murders’ ↗
  3. 3DeadlineMelanie Lynskey Stars In ‘Mushroom Murders’ Australian True Crime Limited Series Ordered By Paramount+ ↗

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