The Staircase Documentary Makers Slam Their Portrayal In HBO Show
The filmmaking team behind the 2004 docuseries The Staircase speaks out against their portrayal in the recent streaming dramatization of the same name. The new HBO Max drama, directed by Antonio Campos, premiered on May 5 and is slated to have an eight-episode run. The Staircase chronicles the 2001 murder of Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette), who is found dead at the bottom of her house's staircase. Her husband, novelist Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), is accused of her murder, and the trial that ensues spans over a decade. The scripted series also covers the making of the acclaimed documentary of the same name, which received immense praise for its coverage of the murder.
The Staircasedocumentary miniseries was directed by Oscar winner Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The program received a Peabody Award in 2005, and the team went on to create five additional episodes following up on Peterson’s trial. The Staircaseteam had close access to Peterson, his family members, and archival materials throughout the filmmaking process. The series’ main editor, Sophie Brunet, even had a romantic relationship with Peterson after her role on documentary finished. A few years after The Staircase's initial release, Campos contacted de Lestrade to express his interest in working on a dramatic series adaptation of the story. De Lestrade then worked closely with Campos to share resources and tips from his own filmmaking experience, even inviting Campos on set during the filming of the additional episodes. Campos’ Staircase miniseries stars Vincent Vermignon as de Lestrade, Juliette Binoche as Brunet, and Frank Feys as producer Denis Poncet.
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