‘Limetown’ Trailer: Jessica Biel’s New Facebook Watch Series Puts A Deadly Spin On Podcasting

Have you ever listened to the famous "Serial" NPR podcast and wondered what might occur if that show's host was pulled into some kind of vast conspiracy that not only endangered her life, but also her family and friends ' lives? Well, if not, you should likely because the fresh "Limetown" series offers a grim look at what could happen if a easy investigative podcast turns deadly.

"Limetown" says the tale of Lia Haddock, a podcast host, who is famous on American Public Radio for her "Serial"-esque show. And her recent project focuses on more than 300 individuals in Limetown's mysterious disappearance.

The series is set to have its debut at this year’s TIFF. “Limetown” stars Jessica Biel alongside Stanley Tucci, Marlee Matlin​, Kelly Jenrette​, John Beasley​, Sherri Saum​, Omar Elba​, Louis Ferriera​, and Janet Kidder. The thriller series is based on the podcast of the same name from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, who also serve as co-writers and producers on the adaptation. “Limetown” is directed by Rebecca Thomas.

“Limetown” will debut on October 16 on Facebook Watch.

Here’s the synopsis:

In 2004, a distress call to police was made from a research facility in Limetown, Tennessee. When the first responders arrived at the facility, a private security force denied them entry. After a long standoff, security stepped down, letting law enforcement in to investigate. When they finally entered, they realized that they were in a “graveyard without bodies.” The residents, consisting of over 300 neuroscientists and their families, were nowhere to be found. This is the mysterious case that Lia Haddock (Jessica Biel), investigative reporter, journalist, and American Public Radio host, is unpacking through her latest podcast. Her commitment to solving the mystery is more than a job: her uncle, Emile Haddock (Stanley Tucci), was one of the scientists who vanished.