Netflix has just dropped the first images from Heartland, a Nashville-set mystery thriller that pairs Oscar winner Jessica Chastain with Tulsa King standout Garrett Hedlund. The streamer also confirmed the film will premiere globally on November 13, giving subscribers a fresh dose of country-music intrigue just in time for awards season.
Written and directed by Shana Feste, Heartland follows Misty Jones (Chastain), a former country megastar who has retreated from the spotlight. When her niece—a rising country musician—vanishes, Misty is pulled back into the world she left behind. Her search drags her through Nashville's glittering surface and into its murkier corners, where secrets run deep and trust is in short supply. As the official logline teases, no one, including Misty, is quite who they appear to be.
Hedlund, who has been a fixture on Paramount+’s Tulsa King alongside Sylvester Stallone, plays a key role in the film. The actor first made waves in projects like Tron: Legacy and Mudbound, the latter of which is currently streaming on Netflix. His return to the platform with Heartland feels like a natural fit for fans of his gritty, emotionally charged performances.
The supporting cast is stacked with talent: Carter Faith, Ross Lynch, Paul Sparks, Jennifer Nettles, and John Hawkes all join the fold. With that lineup, Heartland promises to be more than just a star vehicle—it’s an ensemble piece with plenty of dramatic firepower.
For those who can’t get enough of country-music drama, this new film arrives just as Hayden Panettiere’s Nashville prepares to leave Netflix in September. If you’re looking to fill that void, Heartland is shaping up to be a worthy successor, trading soap-opera twists for a more grounded, thriller-driven mystery.
Netflix has been on a roll with high-concept thrillers lately, and Heartland looks to continue that streak. The first-look photos showcase Chastain in full country-star mode—think faded glamour, haunted eyes, and a wardrobe that screams “I’ve seen things.” Hedlund, meanwhile, brings his trademark intensity to what looks like a role that could go either way: ally or antagonist.
While we wait for November, there’s plenty to keep you busy on the streamer. The final season of Outer Banks is currently dominating the charts, and if you’re in the mood for something more adrenaline-fueled, you might want to check out Netflix’s new thriller that just dethroned a sci-fi hit. For those who prefer their mysteries with a side of supernatural, our list of the greatest supernatural thrillers ever made is a solid rabbit hole.
Heartland hits Netflix on November 13. Until then, keep your eyes peeled for more updates—and maybe give Mudbound a rewatch to get your Hedlund fix.
