Prime Video Orders Two Seasons of Kay Scarpetta Series Starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis
Amazon’s Prime Video has greenlit a new crime drama series based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling Kay Scarpetta novels. The series, which stars Nicole Kidman as the titular medical examiner, has been in development for over a year and has secured a two-season order.
A Stellar Cast
In addition to Kidman, the series boasts an impressive cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, and Jake Cannavale. The show is being produced by Blumhouse Television and Amazon MGM Studios, with Liz Sarnoff serving as showrunner and David Gordon Green directing the first two episodes.
The Story
Kay Scarpetta, a renowned medical examiner, returns to her former position in Virginia. She must navigate both gruesome cases and complicated relationships in her personal and professional life. Her sister, Dorothy, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, is also a key character in the series.
The Production Team
The series is being produced by a talented team, including Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, Chris McCumber, Per Saari, and Amy Sayres. The showrunner, Liz Sarnoff, is known for her work on popular series like Barry, Lost, and Deadwood.
The Authors
Patricia Cornwell, the author of the Kay Scarpetta novels, has expressed her excitement about the series. She has been a fan of Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman for years and believes that they will bring the characters to life in a compelling way.
Quotes from Key Figures
- Jamie Lee Curtis: “I have wanted to bring Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta to a screen, with my company, Comet Pictures, for a while.”
- Vernon Sanders: “Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta has enraptured fans for decades and I am honored that Prime Video is entrusted to bring the series to screen for our global customers.”
- Nicole Kidman: “I’ve been pursuing Scarpetta for nearly 20 years…so to unite with the formidable Jamie Lee Curtis, Prime Video, Jason Blum and David Gordon Green on the Liz Sarnoff series version of Patricia Cornwell’s epic and thrilling books feels like it was meant to be.”
- Liz Sarnoff: “I read Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta books with my mother when they came out in the ’90s. We loved having a badass female ‘boss’ heroine to root for and were amazed by the specificity, complexity, and sheer addictiveness of Patricia’s storytelling.”
Prime Video’s Kay Scarpetta series promises to be a thrilling and captivating crime drama. With a talented cast, a strong production team, and a beloved source material, it is sure to be a hit with audiences.
