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Scarpetta is formally headed to Prime Video. The collection, starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, was initially talked about as in improvement in February 2023, and now the streaming service has ordered two seasons.
Based on the Patricia Cornwell books, the collection will observe forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, who makes use of forensic expertise to unravel crimes.
Five new faces have been added to the forged with the collection order. Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen, and Jake Cannavale are becoming a member of Kidman and Curtis within the collection. The following was revealed concerning the roles they are going to play:
“DeBose will play Lucy Farinelli-Watson, Dorothy’s daughter; Bobby Cannavale will play former detective Pete Marino; Baker joins as FBI profiler Benton Wesley; McEwen joins as Past Kay Scarpetta and Jake Cannavale will play Past Pete Marino.”
Cornwell mentioned the next about bringing her novels to life for Scarpetta, per Deadline:
“I’m beyond excited that this is finally happening. This will be great fun for all, and I’m grateful for the immense talent that the show is drawing. I’ve always been a huge fan of Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman. Their wanting to do this is humbling and simply awesome. Working with the brilliant Liz Sarnoff is amazing. Blumhouse and Prime Video are a dream. This has been worth waiting for, and I’m so looking forward to the show.”
Curtis additionally spoke concerning the collection. She mentioned:
“I’ve wished to carry Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta to a display screen, with my firm, Comet Pictures, for some time. I’m notably excited that Nicole Kidman will lastly carry her to life. I’m additionally trying ahead to taking part in Nicole’s sister as we inform the story with Liz Sarnoff’s professional care, management, talent, and expertise, and I’m excited to work once more with David as our director.
I do know the ardent followers of the books can be very pleased, and the brand new viewers can be compelled by the characters, crimes, and mysteries which are the trifecta of Patricia’s masterful storytelling. Blumhouse, Blossom, and Prime Video are the proper companions to carry Scarpetta to you, and a warning……..there WILL be BLOOD.”
Nicole Kidman additionally spoke about taking over the position of Kay Scarpetta. She mentioned: “I’ve been pursuing Scarpetta for nearly twenty years going back to when it was intended to be a feature, so to unite with the formidable Jamie Lee Curtis, Prime Video, Jason Blum, and David Gordon Green on the Liz Sarnoff series version of Patricia Cornwell’s epic and thrilling books feels like it was meant to be. I cannot wait to inhabit Kay Scarpetta and am so thankful to Patricia Cornwell for entrusting me with her.”
The premiere date for Scarpetta can be introduced later.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Cornwell e book collection? Do you propose to look at the collection on Prime Video when it arrives?
