The Woman In Cabin 10: All About the Hit Thriller's Netflix Adaptation (Starring Keira Knightley!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Keira Knightley as Lo in ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ ; ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ novel written by Ruth Ware.

The chilling story ofThe Woman in Cabin 10is headed from novel to Netflix!

Based onRuth Ware’s best-selling book of the same name, the thriller tells the story of a travel journalist, Lo, on assignment aboard a luxury yacht. Matters take a turn when she witnesses someone being thrown overboard, but with all passengers accounted for, she is told it never happened, per the film’s synopsis.

Although nobody believes her account, Lo is determined to uncover the truth of what occurred on that late, mysterious night, even if it means “putting her own life in danger.”

“Knowing that a group of such incredibly talented people are spending so much time and creativity on a world that once existed only inside my head — that’s a compliment I probably will never get over," she added.

From the cast to the plot, here’s everything we know about Netflix’sThe Woman in Cabin 10.

What isThe Woman in Cabin 10about?

‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ written by Ruth Ware.

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Based on the film’s synopsis,The Woman in Cabin 10will closely follow the plot lines of Ware’s novel — which its publisher,Simon & Schuster,described as a “gripping psychological thriller.”

According to the book’s synopsis, travel writer Lo has gotten the “assignment of a lifetime,” the opportunity to spend a week on a luxury cruise. Upon the start of her voyage, she’s met with clear blue skies, calm waters and exclusive and elegant dinner parties and guests.

But things take a turn when she witnesses “a dark and terrifying nightmare” and sees a woman being thrown overboard. However, all the ship’s passengers are accounted for and Lo makes “desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong.”

Who is in the cast ofThe Woman in Cabin 10?

(L): Guy Pearce during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 1, 2024, in Venice, Italy. ; (M): Keira Knightley attends the ‘Misbehaviour’ world premiere on March 9, 2020, in London. ; (R): Hannah Waddingham attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2024, in Beverly Hills, Calif.Dave Benett/Getty ; Gareth Cattermole/Getty ; Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

Dave Benett/Getty ; Gareth Cattermole/Getty ; Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty

In May 2024, Knightley was announced as the lead inThe Woman in Cabin 10, taking on the role of Lo. Knightley is no stranger to films set at sea, having starred in 2003’sThe Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.The actress is also known for her roles in 2005’sPride & Prejudiceand 2014’sThe Imitation Game.

Joining Knightley at sea is a star-studded crew and passenger list that includes Pearce, Waddingham and Ajala.

Pearce made waves in 1997’sL.A. Confidential, while Waddingham gained acclaim for her role in the television seriesTed Lasso. Meanwhile, Ajala appeared in 2008’sThe Dark Knightand 2013’sFast & Furious 6.

The cast also includesGugu Mbatha-Raw, Gitte Witt, Art Malik, Daniel Ings, David Morrissey, Christopher Rygh, Paul Kaye,Kaya Scodelario, Lisa Loven Kongsli, John Macmillan, Pippa Bennett-Warner and Ayọ̀ Owóyẹmi-Peters.

Who is directingThe Woman in Cabin 10?

Simon Stone poses at a photo call for the ‘Medea’ at BAM on Dec. 10, 2019, in New York City.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Simon Stone poses at a photo call for the ‘Medea’ at BAM on Dec. 10, 2019, in New York City.

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When did filming forThe Woman in Cabin 10finish?

Filming forThe Woman in Cabin 10wrapped in November 2024, per Ajala’sInstagram. The actor shared a photo holding the clapperboard with the caption, “That’s a wrap. What a ride…What a cast❤️.”

He added, “Good times…good peoples.”

When willThe Woman in Cabin 10be released?

Keira Knightley as Lo and Guy Pearce as Bullmer in ‘The Woman in Cabin 10.'

A premiere date forTheWoman in Cabin 10has yet to be announced, though it will be released on Netflix in 2025, perTudum.

source: people.com