Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta Series Adds Five New Members to Cast
By August Tales
Amazon Studios and Prime Video are adding some fresh flavor to their roster. Just over a week ago, it was announced that Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling Kay Scarpetta novels would receive a two-season adaptation. Now, there are five new members joining the series.
Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman takes up the title role, while Jamie Lee Curtis fills the shoes of Kay’s sister, Dorothy. Noteworthy additions include Sosie Bacon (Mare of Easttown), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Janet Montgomery (New Amsterdam), Stephanie Faracy (Uncoupled), and Mike Vogel (Sex/Life) in recurring roles.
New Cast Breakdown
Bacon morphs into Abby Turnball, a prize-winning reporter. Righetti, on the other hand, will portray Past Dorothy. Montgomery will transmute into Lucy’s wife, Janet, and Faracy will fill the role of Present Maggie, Scarpetta’s prodigious assistant. Lastly, Vogel will play Bill Boltz, the city attorney.
The series follows Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, played by Kidman, as she resumes her previous role, tackling complicated personal and professional relationships. Curtis will portray her begrudging sister Dorothy. Ariana DeBose (West Side Story), Bobby Cannavale (Ezra), Simon Baker (Breath), Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), and Jake Cannavale (The Offer) also contribute their talent to the expanding cast.
Return Journey
The show’s journey explores Scarpetta’s return to Virginia, unveiling the skeletons in the closet of relationships, particularly with her sister Dorothy. Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost) will script, act as an executive producer, and serve as showrunner for this anticipated series. Notable director David Gordon Green (Halloween, Stronger) is set to direct the first two episodes.
Cornwell’s Excitement
Patricia Cornwell, the brain behind the Kay Scarpetta novels, could barely contain her excitement. “I’m beyond thrilled that this is finally happening,” she shared. “This journey will be immensely fun for all, thanks to the incredible talent that our series is attracting.”
Curtis and Kidman’s Take
Jamie Lee Curtis also expressed her delight about adapting Scarpetta’s story. She has had her eyes set on adapting the novels for a while with her company, Comet Pictures. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman showed equal interest, stating her enthusiasm about portraying the brilliant forensic pathologist, Kay Scarpetta.
Production Credits
Kidman will executive produce the series for Blossom Films, joined by Curtis who will executive produce for her company, Comet Pictures. Cornwell also joins the EP’s team, representing P & S Projects, collaborating with Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, Chris McCumber of Blumhouse Television, and Per Saari for Blossom Films. The series is produced by Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios partnered with Blossom Films and Comet Pictures.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments and enjoy the thrill ride that the Kay Scarpetta series promises with this star-studded cast and crew.
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