Who plays the assassin in Memory of a Killer?

Patrick Dempsey, known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd, plays the assassin Angelo Doyle in Memory of a Killer.

What is the plot of Memory of a Killer?

Memory of a Killer follows Angelo Doyle, a suburban father who leads a double life as a paid assassin while struggling with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

When did Memory of a Killer premiere and where can I watch it?

Memory of a Killer premiered on January 25 and airs new episodes Mondays on Fox, with streaming available the next day on Hulu.

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McDreamy's New Role: Hitman with Alzheimer's

26 Jan

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Summary

Patrick Dempsey stars as a suburban dad and assassin.
The character suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's.
The series is based on a Belgian film from 2003.

McDreamy's New Role: Hitman with Alzheimer's

Patrick Dempsey, celebrated for his portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, has taken on a dramatically different role in the new Fox thriller, Memory of a Killer. He stars as Angelo Doyle, a seemingly ordinary suburban father who secretly works as a paid assassin.

The series delves into the dual life of Angelo, whose identities begin to blur as he experiences memory loss due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a condition with a family history.

Memory of a Killer premiered on January 25 with a two-night event, rolling out new episodes on January 25 and 26. The show is an adaptation of the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer.