Jessica Chastain brings country music into a dark Netflix thriller

Jessica Chastain is returning to country music with a new Netflix film, but this time, she is not playing a real life singer. The Oscar winning actress takes on the role of a former country music star in Heartland , a thriller filled with missing people, hidden secrets and unexpected turns. The story is about Misty Jones, which is played by Chastain, who has stayed away from the music world for some time. Her quiet life changes when her niece Charlie Heart goes missing. Charlie, played by country singer Carter Faith, is a young artist who is just starting to make a name for herself. READ MORE: Jessica Chastain's new look steals spotlight as 'Other Mommy' hits theater Worried about what may have happened, Misty comes out of hiding and starts looking for answers. Director Shana Feste, however, wanted to show a different side of Nashville, where the bright music scene hides a much darker world. She also wanted to give Chastain a role that women do not often get to play in mystery films. The cast also includes Garrett Hedlund and Ross Lynch, who plays a country singer. Heartland marks Faith's first acting role, and she has praised Chastain for helping her on set. READ MORE: Ariana Grande breaks hiatus with surprise TV appearance The film will also feature a 15 song soundtrack with music from Chastain, Faith and other country stars.