Filming on the eight-episode first season is slated to begin production this year for a 2025 premiere on Paramount+.

At 15, Moore discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as Happy Face.

As an adult, the formerDr.

Annaleigh Ashford, Michael Showalter

Annaleigh Ashford, Michael ShowalterAndrew Brucker/Allison Grasso

Ozcontributor has changed her name and guarded her secret while her father has been serving life in prison.

Ashford will play the lead role of Melissa.

Ashford recently wrapped production on Searchlight Pictures upcoming horror thrillerDust,which stars Sarah Paulson.

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She isnominated for an Emmyfor her performance opposite Kumail Nanjiani in the Hulu limited seriesWelcome to Chippendales.

Ashford portrayed Paula Jones in FXsImpeachment: American Crime Storyand starred in the CBS sitcomB Positive.

She is repped by CAA, Beth Rosner Management and Schreck Rose Dapello.