Actress Annaleigh Ashford has been cast as the lead in the upcoming crime drama series 'Happy Face'.

The series is based on the true story of Melissa Jesperson-Moore, whose father was a notorious serial killer.

Ashford will play Melissa, who discovers her father's true identity and changes her name.

Melissa's life is disrupted when her father contacts her about another victim, pulling her into an investigation of his crimes.

The 8-episode series will explore Melissa's journey of confronting her identity and her father's impact on his victims' families.

Production is set to begin this year, with a premiere on Paramount+ planned for 2025.