A Wilderness of Error (TV series)

A Wilderness of Error

Company type	Television miniseries
Industry	Television
Founded	September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)
Founder	Marc Smerling
Products	Documentary miniseries

A Wilderness of Error is a true crime documentary miniseries consisting of five episodes, which made its debut on FX on September 25, 2020. The series was helmed by director Marc Smerling and draws its narrative from the book A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald authored by Errol Morris.

Premise

This documentary explores the story of Jeffrey MacDonald, an Army physician found guilty in 1979 of murdering his wife and two daughters in 1970. Despite his conviction, MacDonald has consistently claimed innocence and has been incarcerated since 1982.

Principal

• Chris Cartusciello portraying Freddy Kassab
• Clay Boulware as Joe McGinniss
• John Morgan in the role of Jeffrey MacDonald
• Logan Stewarns also depicting Jeffrey MacDonald
• Roger Hervas as Foreman
• Bryan King playing Detective Prince Beasley
• Gina Mazzara as Helena Stoeckley

Recurring and Guest Roles

• Audrey Nita Bennett as Mildred Kassab
• Catherine Dawson portraying Helena Stoeckley
• Paul Spriggs as Jeffrey MacDonald
• James Trenton in the role of Bernie Segal
• Kalyn Altmeyer as Colette MacDonald
• Avery Ilardi playing Kimberly MacDonald
• Clyde Drew as Bobby Jones
• Ryan Lee Dunlab portraying CID Agent Mike Pickering
• Vince Eisenson as CID Agent Peter Kearns
• Frank Failla in the role of Detective Butch Madden
• Nick Dietz as Colonel Warren Rock
• Dan Lerner portraying CID Chief Franz Grebner
• Cliff LoBrutto as Dennis Meehan
• Rashid Helper in the role of Vernoy Kennedy
• Mark Daly playing William Berryhill
• And Palladino as Jimmy Friar
• Hugo Salazar Jr. portraying CID Agent Hagan Rossi
• Rick J. Koch as Judge Franklin Dupree
• Edwin Bacher playing Eddie Sigmon
• Joy Bridenbaker as Kathryn MacDonald

Production

The series was directed by Marc Smerling, a producer recognized with an Academy Award nomination, with production commencing in April 2020.

Release

A Wilderness of Error aired its premiere episode on FX on September 25, 2020. The network unveiled the first official trailer on July 30, 2020. For audiences outside the United States, the series was made available through Disney+ under the Star Original Series banner.