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Scarpetta
Genre
Created byLiz Sarnoff
Based on
Kay Scarpetta
Developed byLiz Sarnoff
Showrunner
  • Liz Sarnoff
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

Scarpetta, also known as Kay Scarpetta,[2] is an upcoming American television series created by Liz Sarnoff for Amazon Prime Video. It is based on the book series of the same name by Patricia Cornwell, and is produced by Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who star.

Premise

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Scarpetta is a brilliant and beautiful forensic pathologist who is the protagonist in a beloved series of crime novels. Inspired by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Marcella Farinelli Fierro MD (retired), she employs advanced forensic technology to unravel mysteries and solve crimes. Throughout the series, Scarpetta, of Italian descent, navigates her investigative journey across various settings, including Florida, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina.[3][4]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In June 2021, it was reported that a television series adaptation of novel series is in development from Comet Pictures, a production company owned by Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse Television.[8][9][10] Patricia Cornwell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold and Chris Dickie would serve as the show's executive producers.[8]

In February 2023, it was announced that Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis would join the cast and also serve as executive producers on the show.[3][4] This marked the first instance of Scarpetta's transition from page to screen despite numerous prior attempts.[11][12] Initially, in 1992, Demi Moore was briefly associated with the Scarpetta character, while Angelina Jolie was contemplating a big-screen franchise based on the role in 2009.[13][14][15] A two-season order, each consisting of eight episodes, was anticipated for the series.[16] At the beginning, when the project was announced, no showrunner was attached.[17][18] However, it was later confirmed that Liz Sarnoff would step in as the series' writer and showrunner.[3] David Gordon Green and Amy Sayres also served as executive producers.[19]

Although the series was initially announced as Kay Scarpetta, the title was changed to Scarpetta when the casting updates were revealed.[2][20] David Gordon Green was reported to be directing the first two episodes.[21]

Casting

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In February 2023, Nicole Kidman was cast in the series in the titular role, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis playing Kay's sister Dorothy.[3] In September 2024, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen, and Jake Cannavale joined the cast.[22][5] Later that same month, Sosie Bacon, Amanda Righetti, Janet Montgomery, Stephanie Faracy and Mike Vogel were added to the cast.[6] In October 2024, Hunter Parrish was reported to star.[7]

Filming

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Filming was originally scheduled to begin in Nashville in September 2024[23] but was later postponed to October 2024.[24] The production crew was seen setting up to film at Little Hats Italian Market in Germantown, Nashville, Tennessee in November 2024, with notices posted around the neighborhood.[citation needed]

Fliers were passed out to neighbors in Old Hickory Village, northeast of downtown Nashville, announcing filming was taking place in early December 2024.

References

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  1. ^ Seddon, Dan (February 9, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis join Prime Video procedural drama". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Seitz, Loree (September 18, 2024). "Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis-Led 'Scarpetta' Lands Series Order at Prime Video". TheWrap. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman & Jamie Lee Curtis To Star In & EP Patricia Cornwell's 'Kay Scarpetta' TV Series At Amazon From Liz Sarnoff & Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to Star in Kay Scarpetta Series Nearing Order at Amazon". Variety. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Samantha, Bergeson (September 18, 2024). "Amazon Prime Video Gives the Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis 'Scarpetta' Series a 2-Season Order". IndieWire. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Cordero, Rosy (September 26, 2024). "Sosie Bacon, Amanda Righetti & Janet Montgomery Among 5 Added To Prime Video's 'Scarpetta'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Shanfeld, Ethan (October 25, 2024). "'Weeds' Alum Hunter Parrish Joins Nicole Kidman in Amazon's Mystery Thriller 'Scarpetta' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. ^ a b White, Peter (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures & Blumhouse Adapting Patricia Cornwell's 'Kay Scarpetta' Novels For TV". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 3, 2021). "Blumhouse, Jamie Lee Curtis Acquire Patricia Cornwell's 'Kay Scarpetta' for TV". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Zorrilla, Mónica-Marie (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis, Blumhouse Adapting Series Based on Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta Books". Variety. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Wenger, Stephanie; McNiece, Mia (February 14, 2023). "Jamie Lee Curtis Teases 'Combative Relationship' with On-Screen Sister Nicole Kidman in New TV Team-Up". People. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  12. ^ Campbell, Scott (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis & Blumhouse Are Developing a Series Based on Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta Books". Collider. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Mitovich, Matt-Webb (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman to Play Kay Scarpetta in Adaptation of Patricia Cornwell Novels". TVLine. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Child, Ben (April 22, 2009). "Angelina Jolie makes the cut for Kay Scarpetta films". The Guardian. Archived from the original on April 22, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Steves, Asley (February 14, 2023). "Nicole Kidman + Jamie Lee Curtis Are Playing Sisters in a New Prime Video Series". Backstage. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Patterson, Charmaine (February 8, 2023). "Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis to Star as Sisters in New Prime Video Series: Report". People. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Haithman, Diane (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis, Blumhouse to Develop Series Based on Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta Mystery Novels". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Butler, Karen (June 3, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis, Blumhouse developing Kay Scarpetta TV series". United Press International. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  19. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 18, 2024). "Amazon Greenlights Kay Scarpetta Series Starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, Adds Five Cast Members". Variety. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Mitovich, Matt-Webb; Iannucci, Rebecca (September 18, 2024). "Scarpetta Officially Ordered at Amazon: Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to Lead Adaptation of Patricia Cornwell Novels". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  21. ^ Porter, Rick (September 18, 2024). "Kay Scarpetta Series Starring Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis a Go at Amazon". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  22. ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 18, 2024). "'Scarpetta' Officially Lands 2 Season Order At Prime Video; Ariana DeBose & Bobby Cannavale Among 5 New Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Mitovich, Matt-Webb (June 18, 2024). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Ghosts, Reginald the Vampire, Chicago Fire, Star Trek: Discovery, Fire Country, WCTH and More". TVLine. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  24. ^ Blyth, Antonia (August 1, 2024). "20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: 'The Bear's Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals 'Kay Scarpetta' Details, She'll Be A Grandma In 'Freaky Friday 2' And Why 'Borderlands' Was "A Girl Power Trip"". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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