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Kidman Unmasks Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta
11 Mar
Summary
- Nicole Kidman embodies forensic expert Kay Scarpetta in a new series.
- Scarpetta returns to her Virginia hometown for a new case.
- The series features Jamie Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale.
Nicole Kidman takes the lead role as Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's iconic forensic pathologist, in a new limited series premiering in 2026. The show is set to bring the beloved literary character to life on screen.
Scarpetta returns to her roots in Virginia, resuming her former position as Chief Medical Examiner. Her first case mirrors a gruesome murder from her past, dredging up old rivalries and personal grudges.
The multi-layered narrative unfolds across eight episodes and two timelines. The cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis as Scarpetta's sister Dorothy, Bobby Cannavale as detective Pete Marino, and Simon Baker as FBI profiler Benton Wesley.
Nicole Kidman, who has pursued the rights to the character for nearly two decades, also serves as an executive producer. With 29 novels to draw from, the series has potential for future seasons.
