| Ripley | |
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| Created by | Steven Zaillian |
| Based on | The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith |
| Written by | Steven Zaillian |
| Directed by | Steven Zaillian |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
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| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Ripley is an upcoming American psychological thriller television series based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. Starring Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf and Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood, the eight-episode limited series was created, written and directed by Steven Zaillian. Ripley was originally set to air on Showtime, but in February 2023, the series moved to Netflix. It is scheduled to premiere in 2024.
Premise
In 1960s New York, Tom Ripley is hired by a wealthy man to convince his wayward son to return home from Italy. But Tom's introduction to Dickie Greenleaf's leisurely life abroad "is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder".[1]
Cast
- Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley
- Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf
- Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood
- Eliot Sumner
Production
Development
On September 25, 2019, it was announced that Andrew Scott had been cast as Tom Ripley in Ripley, a television series to be adapted from Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels. A series order of eight episodes was commissioned by Showtime, to be written and directed by Steven Zaillian, who pitched the series to the network.[2][3][4][5] He explained that adapting the material as a series rather than a feature film "allowed me to be more faithful to the story, tone, and subtleties of Highsmith's work. [I] tried to approach my adaptation in a way I imagined she might herself."[6] Zaillian serves as executive producer alongside Garrett Basch, Guymon Casady, Ben Forkner, Sharon Levy, and Philipp Keel, with Scott as a producer.[1] The series was co-produced by Showtime and Endemol Shine North America in association with Entertainment 360 and Filmrights.[1] Though designed as a limited series, further seasons are a possibility.[7]
Casting
The casting of Scott as Tom Ripley was announced in September 2019.[2][3] Johnny Flynn was cast as Dickie Greenleaf in January 2020,[8][9] and in March 2021, Dakota Fanning was cast as Marge Sherwood.[10][11] Eliot Sumner joined the cast in a recurring role in December 2021.[12]
Scott said of his portrayal, "You don't play the opinions, the previous attitudes that people might have about Tom Ripley ... I have to have the courage to create our own version and my own understanding of the character ... It was a heavy part to play. I found it mentally and physically really hard".[6] He described understanding what Ripley does as "arduous", explaining, "Certain things I can understand, but other things—it's actually the blankness that's sometimes hard to engage with."[6]
Filming
Shooting was originally planned to begin in Italy in September 2020,[13] but was later delayed to 2021.[11] Robert Elswit was the cinematographer of all eight episodes, and shot with Arri Alexa LF digital cameras.[14] In February 2023, the series was in the early stages of post-production.[7] Ripley will be presented in black-and-white. Zaillian explained, "The edition of the Ripley book I had on my desk had an evocative black-and-white photograph on the cover. As I was writing, I held that image in my mind. Black and white fits this story—and it's gorgeous."[6]
Broadcast
Ripley was initially announced to be broadcast on Showtime,[2][3] but in February 2023, Deadline Hollywood reported that the series would be moving to Netflix.[7] It is scheduled to premiere in 2024.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ripley: New Drama Series Starring Andrew Scott Coming Soon to Showtime". Showtime. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2020 – via sho.com.
- 1 2 3 O'Connell, Michael (September 25, 2019). "Andrew Scott to Play Talented Mr. Ripley in Showtime Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- 1 2 3 Thorne, Will (September 25, 2019). "Fleabag Star Andrew Scott Cast as Lead in Showtime Patricia Highsmith Series". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ↑ "Showtime Orders Drama Series Ripley with Andrew Scott in Title Role" (Press release). Showtime Press Express. September 25, 2019. Archived from the original on September 28, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019 – via cbspressexpress.com.
- ↑ Reddish, David (September 26, 2019). "Out actor Andrew Scott, Fleabag's hot priest, to play Tom Ripley for Showtime". Queerty. Archived from the original on May 2, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Walsh, Savannah (December 12, 2023). "First Look: Andrew Scott Is a Crazy-Sexy Scammer in Ripley". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2023). "Ripley Showtime Limited Series Starring Andrew Scott Moving to Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (January 22, 2020). "Johnny Flynn Joins Andrew Scott in Steven Zaillian's Tom Ripley Drama Series at Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Crow, David (January 22, 2020). "Talented Mr. Ripley Series Adds Johnny Flynn to Cast". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 2, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (March 11, 2021). "Dakota Fanning to Star Opposite Andrew Scott in Showtime's Ripley". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- 1 2 White, Peter (March 11, 2021). "Dakota Fanning Joins Showtime's Ripley Opposite Andrew Scott". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (December 9, 2021). "Ripley: Eliot Sumner Joins Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn & Dakota Fanning In Showtime Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (December 31, 2019). "Steven Zaillian Eyes September 2020 Start for Ripley Series Shoot in Italy". Variety. Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ↑ Dillon, Mark (September 2022). "The Traditionalist". American Cinematographer. Hollywood, Los Angeles, U.S.: American Society of Cinematographers. 103 (9): 53, 60. ISSN 0002-7928.
