‘Wayward’ Trailer: Toni Collette Oversees a Trippy, Torturous Teen School (VIDEO)

Meredith Jacobs August 28, 2025, 10:15 am

There’s something wayward about the town at the center of one of Netflix‘s new series.

Toni Collette stars in the new series, Wayward, coming to the streaming service soon. After previously vague teases of the series, Netflix is offering a closer look as well as revealing a premiere date for the mysterious new show. You won’t want to miss it. Scroll down for a peek at what’s to come, and stay tuned for additional information about Wayward in the weeks ahead.

When will Wayward premiere?

Wayward will officially arrive on Thursday, September 25th, with all eight episodes of the limited series. It will also premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Who’s in the Wayward cast?

In addition to Collette, Wayward stars Mae Martin, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brandon Jay McLaren, and Patrick J. Adams.

Is there a Wayward trailer?

Yes! Netflix revealed the first trailer on August 28, showing Collette’s Evelyn promoting the facility as using groundbreaking techniques to “solve the problem of adolescence.” We then get a look at some of those mind-control techniques that seem both trippy and torturous.

Previously, the first sneak peek saw viewers introduced to a therapeutic school. “It’s a school, a therapeutic school,” Adams’ character said to a prospective student. “And I think it might be a good fit. I’ve spoken to them, and they would be thrilled to have you. And good news alert: Mom’s on board, too.” he plays the video for Tall Pines Academy, with Collette’s character, Evelyn Wade.

Evelyn describes herself as “an author, a life coach, and a lead youth counselor” at the school. “We use groundbreaking therapeutic techniques, rigorous academics, and a transcendent connection with nature to solve the problem of adolescence.”

Meanwhile, the newest teaser offers a closer look at the school in question. Check it out below:

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What is Wayward about?

“Nothing is what it seems in Tall Pines,” according to the show’s logline. “After an escape attempt from an academy for ‘troubled teens,’ two students will join forces with a newly local police officer, unearthing the town’s dark and deeply rooted secrets.”

Who created Wayward?

Martin, in addition to starring in the new limited series, is the creator and serves as showrunner with Ryan Scott. They executive produce with Ben Farrell, Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja, and Bruno Dubé.

Wayward, Series Premiere, Thursday, September 25, Netflix