Discover the Ravishing Latest Stills From Netflix’s Ripley
The Story of Ripley
The story of the titular grifter who becomes obsessed with a rebellious playboy, brought to life by Anthony Minghella in the irresistible 1999 film of the same name, is making its way to the small screen. Here’s everything we know so far.
Trailer
Yes—and it’s nothing like what you might have expected. Watch it here.
Cast
- Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley
- Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood
- Johnny Flynn as Dickie Greenleaf
Plot
The drama follows Tom Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, who is hired to travel to Italy to convince a vagabond son to return home. What follows is a complex life of deceit, fraud, and murder.
Behind the Scenes
All eight episodes of Ripley will be written and directed by Steven Zaillian, known for his work on projects like The Night Of and Schindler’s List.
Costumes
The new show seems to have a more subdued sartorial approach compared to the original film, but still promises to be chic.
Release Date
Ripley is set to arrive on screens on April 4, 2024.
Future Seasons
Future seasons of Ripley are highly likely, as Zaillian has optioned all five of Highsmith’s novels about Ripley.
Entertainment Recommendations
While waiting for Ripley to premiere, consider watching the 1999 film and exploring Highsmith’s “Ripliad.” For more scammer stories, binge-watch Netflix’s Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler along with the BBC’s Chloe.
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