Who plays Kay Scarpetta in the new Prime Video series?

Nicole Kidman plays Kay Scarpetta in the new Prime Video crime thriller series.

What is the "Scarpetta" series based on?

The "Scarpetta" series is based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series.

What connects the current murder cases to Kay Scarpetta's past?

The current murder cases bear a striking resemblance to the one that prompted Scarpetta's departure from her role in 1998.

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Kidman hunts killer as Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta

11 Feb

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Summary

Nicole Kidman stars as medical examiner Kay Scarpetta.
The series is based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling novels.
A serial killer's crimes echo Scarpetta's past cases.

Kidman hunts killer as Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta

Nicole Kidman stars as the titular Kay Scarpetta in Prime Video's upcoming crime thriller series, "Scarpetta." This series adapts Patricia Cornwell's renowned Kay Scarpetta book series, with Liz Sarnoff serving as developer and writer. The narrative centers on Scarpetta's return to her position as chief medical examiner after a hiatus.

The trailer hints at flashbacks to a younger Scarpetta, portrayed by Rosy McEwen. The present-day murder cases Scarpetta investigates bear a striking resemblance to the one that prompted her departure from the role in 1998, suggesting a deeper connection.

Kidman is joined by a notable cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis as her sister Dorothy Farinelli, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose. The series also features actors portraying younger versions of these characters in a '90s timeline.