Hold up music and mystery fans because pop royalty Kylie Minogue is diving into a whole new world. Forget the dance floor for a minute because Kylie is stepping into the scene of a crime in Netflix's latest series The Residence . And guess what? It is not your typical role she is playing herself but things get twisty real quick.
Kylie Minogue Plays Herself But Things Get Suspicious in The Residence's Whodunit Plot
Imagine this you are watching a glamorous state dinner at the White House. Suddenly a murder happens. And who is right in the middle of it? None other than Kylie Minogue. In The Residence Kylie is not just making a cameo she is part of the mystery. She starts as a dinner guest who jumps in to perform when Harry Styles cancels last minute. Sounds fun right? Well things take a dark turn when White House chief usher A.B. Wynter is found dead and guess who becomes a suspect? Yep Kylie herself.
Showrunner Paul William Davies revealed they simply asked Kylie to be in the show and she was totally up for it. Apparently Kylie thought the whole idea sounded like fun and she was "game" for anything they threw at her. Davies even wrote more for her role because she was so enthusiastic. So get ready to see Kylie in a way you have never seen her before trading her microphone for a magnifying glass well maybe not literally but you get the idea.
Knives Out Meets Clue at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: The Residence Brings Back the Joyful Whodunit Vibe
The Residence is being described as a comedic crime caper and that sounds about right. Think of it as if Knives Out and Clue had a baby but set it in the most famous house in America the White House. This show is bringing back the classic whodunit feel with a light and funny touch. If you are a fan of mysteries with quirky characters red herrings and a detective trying to solve it all this might be your next weekend binge.
Uzo Aduba known for Orange Is the New Black stars as Cordelia Cupp the brilliant but unconventional detective brought in to crack the case. She is like the modern day Sherlock Holmes or Benoit Blanc but with her own unique style. Cordelia has to navigate a cast of suspicious characters from political advisors to White House staff all while trying to uncover the truth behind the murder. And let's be real the White House is probably not used to a detective snooping around everywhere.
Inside the White House Mystery: The Set of The Residence is a Character Itself
The White House in The Residence is not just a setting it is practically another character. The production team actually built a massive replica of the White House for the show. We are talking about recreating almost the entire executive mansion from the third floor to the basement. They used seven sound stages and tons of materials to make it feel authentic. Even Giancarlo Esposito who has actually been to the real White House said the set felt incredibly real and deepened his performance.
The show even uses "dollhouse shots" inspired by a real White House dollhouse to show the layout of the mansion. This helps viewers understand where everything is and how the different rooms connect which is important for a locked-room mystery. The creator wanted to demystify the White House and let the audience really get a sense of the space. And it sounds like the set design is doing just that making the White House itself a key part of the intrigue.
Key Things to Know About Netflix's The Residence:
- Genre: Comedic Crime Caper Whodunit
- Setting: The White House
- Starring: Uzo Aduba as Detective Cordelia Cupp and Kylie Minogue as herself
- Influences: Inspired by Agatha Christie Sherlock Holmes Columbo Knives Out Clue and Murder She Wrote
- Plot: Detective Cordelia Cupp investigates a murder at a White House state dinner with Kylie Minogue among the guests and suspects.
- Setting Detail: Incredibly detailed recreation of the White House set becoming a character in itself.
Ready for a Weekend Binge? The Residence Promises a Fun and Engaging Mystery Ride
If you are looking for something fun and different to watch The Residence might be just the ticket. It sounds like a delightful mix of mystery comedy and a peek inside the fascinating world of the White House. With Kylie Minogue adding some extra star power and a clever whodunit plot it could be the perfect show to settle in with for a weekend binge. Get ready to put on your detective hat and try to solve the mystery alongside Cordelia Cupp but don't be surprised if you find yourself humming a Kylie tune while you are at it.