Dead Ringers (miniseries)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Jody Lee Lipes |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Dead Ringers is an upcoming American drama television series. It is based upon 1988 film of the same name by David Cronenberg. It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.
Cast and characters
Main
- Rachel Weisz as Eliot and Beverly Mantle, twin gynecologists. These versions are gender-flipped who were previously portrayed by Jeremy Irons.
- Michael Chernus as Tom
- Poppy Liu as Greta
- Britne Oldford as Genevieve
Recurring
- Jeremy Shamos as Joseph
- Jennifer Ehle as Rebecca
- Emily Meade as Susan
- Kevin Anton as Larry
Production
Development
In August 2020, it was announced Amazon Prime Video had given a straight-to-series order to a television series based upon Dead Ringers by David Cronenberg with Annapurna Television set to produce, and Alice Birch set to serve as head writer and executive producer.[2] Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein and Karyn Kusama will direct episodes of the series.[3][4]
Casting
Upon the initial announcement, it was revealed Rachel Weisz would star in the series.[2] In July 2021, it was announced Michael Chernus had joined the cast as a series regular.[5] In August 2021, it was announced Poppy Liu and Britne Oldford had joined the cast as series regulars, with Jeremy Shamos, Jennifer Ehle and Emily Meade set to recur.[6][7][8]
Filming
Principal photography began by August 2021, in New York City.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Dead Ringers". Morgan Creek Entertainment. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin; Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2020). "Rachel Weisz To Star In & Produce 'Dead Ringers' TV Series Reboot In Works At Amazon From 'Normal People' Scribe Alice Birch & Annapurna TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Jody Lee Lipes Shoots Amazon's Dead Ringers". Lux Artists. August 3, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Murray Gold". Evolution Music Partners. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 22, 2021). "Michael Chernus Joins Rachel Weisz In 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (August 3, 2021). "'Hacks' Star Poppy Liu Joins Rachel Weisz in 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 11, 2021). "Britne Oldford To Star In Rachel Weisz Amazon Series 'Dead Ringers'; Jeremy Shamos Also Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (August 30, 2021). "'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series Casts Jennifer Ehle, Emily Meade (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Levy, Kayla (August 12, 2021). "'Dead Ringers' Remake Filming At Astoria Bar: Sources". Patch.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Steves, Ashley (November 2, 2021). "NYC What's Filming: Amazon's Series Adaptation of 'Dead Ringers,' Starring Rachel Weisz". Backstage.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
External links
- Dead Ringers at IMDb