Toni Collette Leads Netflix Thriller Wayward Echoing Her Iconic Horror Roles

Toni Collette, an acclaimed actress known for her impactful and unconventional roles, stars in the Netflix thriller "Wayward," which is described as her weirdest and most unsettling role since the 2010s horror film "Hereditary." In "Wayward," Collette plays a sinister headmaster in a small town with eerie cult-like undertones, contributing to the show's unsettling atmosphere. Co-star Mae Martin humorously recreated a memorable emotional scene from Collette's iconic film "The Sixth Sense" during the filming of "Wayward," highlighting Collette's enduring influence. Collette revealed that she initially did not realize "The Sixth Sense" was a horror movie, thinking it was a "beautiful, spiritual" story until seeing a particularly chilling scene during editing. The series "Wayward" culminates in a tense and dramatic finale involving cult dynamics, drug-induced hallucinations, and attempts to escape the town, underscoring its psychological thriller elements. Collette's continued exploration of complex and eerie characters, alongside her personal growth through mindfulness and parenting, reflects her dynamic career and multifaceted persona.