Peacock‘s new show, The Miniature Wife, has ties to the Marvel universe. Matthew Macfadyen, known for his role in Deadpool & Wolverine, stars as an inventor whose wife, played by Elizabeth Banks, is accidentally shrunk down to a tiny size by one of his inventions. The show’s premise shares similarities with the Ant-Man films.
The Miniature Wife releases on Peacock next month
I just got a sneak peek at “The Miniature Wife,” which is hitting Peacock on April 9, 2026, and it’s… unusual. The show is based on a short story by Manuel Gonzales, and Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner are the creative minds behind this adaptation. It’s definitely a unique premise, and I’m curious to see how they bring Gonzales’ vision to life.
The new film, The Miniature Wife, is a quirky and dramatic comedy about a couple, Lindy and Les, whose relationship is thrown into chaos – and a power struggle – when a strange accident changes everything.
The series features a talented cast, including Zoe Lister-Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, O-T Fagbenle, and Sian Clifford, alongside Macfadyen and Banks. Macfadyen is known for his diverse roles in film and television, notably his acclaimed performance as Fitzwilliam Darcy in the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice. He’s also played memorable characters like the Sheriff of Nottingham in Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood and Athos in The Three Musketeers. More recently, he’s won several Emmy Awards for his role as Tom Wambsgans in the HBO hit Succession.
Elizabeth Banks is known for a wide range of memorable film roles, including Betty Brant in the Spider-Man movies, Laura Bush in the film W., and Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games series. She’s also appeared in popular TV shows like Scrubs and Modern Family, with many recurring parts throughout her career.
In a Variety interview in October 2025, Macfadyen described his new project, The Miniature Wife, as a blend of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Scenes from a Marriage. He explained that the show’s unusual premise was exciting, allowing him to explore where the story would go.
The Miniature Wife has 10 episodes, and all of them will debut together.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on ComingSoon.
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