Maya Hawke Joins Netflix Drama Series ‘God of the Woods’

Maya Hawke is set to star in the Netflix series “The God of the Woods.”

Variety exclusively reported that the show had been picked up at Netflix back in December. It is based on the novel of the same name by Liz Moore.

Per the official logline, the show is described as a “multi-generational drama series set in the Adirondacks, exploring the Van Laar family’s dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family’s summer camp—in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related. As the past and present collide, the Van Laars’ wealth and influence unravel, revealing the damaging consequences of privilege and the abuse of power.”

Hawke will star as Judy Luptack. The character is said to be “smart and quietly determined, Judy, the first female investigator in the male-dominated Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is assigned to unravel the disappearance of a young girl from a summer camp in upstate New York.”

The role keeps Hawke in business with Netflix, as she previously starred as Robin in the streamer’s megahit series “Stranger Things.” She originally joined the show in its third season and remained with it through the series finale, which aired in late 2025. Hawke’s other TV roles include appearing in the limited series “The Good Lord Bird” opposite her father, Ethan Hawke, as well as shows like the 2017 BBC adaptation of “Little Women.” In film, she is known for starring in features like “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” “Asteroid City,” and “Inside Out 2.”

She is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Hansen Jacobson.

Moore is co-writing the series with Liz Hannah, with both serving as co-showrunners and executive producers. Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty executive produce for Original Film. Sony Pictures Television is the studio.