Fyodor struggles with a gambling addiction, and this "continues to cause problems for the couple until they are forced to return to a Russia that is not quite as they remember".
On joining the cast, Wood said she was "overjoyed" to be working with the "singular Malgo" on the project. She continued: "Her work hits me right in the heart and gut. She has such a wonderful ability to combine searingly truthful humanity with dream-like magic. "Within reading the first few pages of the brilliant script, I felt beyond excited to play Anna and bring to life her mix of stoicism, eccentricity, mischief and wisdom. And I can’t think of anyone better to play Dostoevsky than Matt. I’m thrilled!"Dillon echoed her sentiments, saying he is "really excited to be a part of this project and to be working with Malgo to bring this incredible character to life".