Popsugar Entertainment Netflix Netflix's Maniac Cast The Cast of Netflix's Maniac Has Us Crazy-Excited For Its Premiere 4 September 2018 by Corinne Sullivan Image Source: Netflix Have you ever wondered what would happen if 12 strangers took part in a mysterious three-day pharmaceutical drug trial that went totally awry? That's the premise of Netflix's highly anticipated original series Maniac, set to debut Sept. 21. A dark comedy based on the Norwegian TV show of the same name, the show will centre around two strangers who believe themselves to be living out a fantasy life while they're actually locked up in an institution. Intrigued? Just wait until you get a look at the cast. Related: While We Wait For Maniac to Debut on Netflix, Let's Speculate About Season 2 Emma Stone Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz La La Land actress Emma Stone will appear in the show as Annie Landsberg, who participates in a mysterious pharmaceutical trial in the hope of becoming less fixated on her broken relationships with her mother and sister. 1 / 7 Jonah Hill Image Source: Getty / Dia Dipasupil The Wolf of Wall Street actor Jonah Hill will play Owen Milgrim, the son of wealthy New York industrialists, who has struggled his whole life with potential schizophrenia and who also participates in the trial. 2 / 7 Justin Theroux Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Justin Theroux, who played Kevin Garvey in HBO's The Leftovers, is set to play the villainous Dr. James K. Mantleray, the scientist in charge of the drug trial and the series' primary antagonist. 3 / 7 Sonoya Mizuno Image Source: Getty / Gabe Ginsberg Best known for playing robot Kyoto in Alex Garland's Ex Machina, Sonoya Mizuno will take on the role of Dr. Fujita, the empathetic assistant of the ruthless Dr. Mantleray. 4 / 7 Sally Field Image Source: Getty / Frederick M. Brown The legendary Sally Field, who has starred in films such as Mrs. Doubtfire and Steel Magnolias, will play Dr. Greta Mantleray, boss of Dr. James K. Mantleray and the head of Neberdine Pharmaceutical and Biotech. 5 / 7 Julia Garner Image Source: Getty / Paul Archuleta Julia Garner, who plays Ruth Langmore in the Netflix original series Ozark, will appear in the show as Ellie, though it's not yet clear what role her character will play. 6 / 7 Jemima Kirke Image Source: Getty / John Lamparski Girls actress Jemima Kirke will also have a recurring role in the upcoming series, though it hasn't been revealed who she will play. 7 / 7 NetflixManiacEmma StoneJonah HillTV