The writer of The Irishman, American Gangster, and Schindler’s List, Steven Zaillian, is ready to blow away your minds with his new series, Ripley. The story is adapted from The Talented Mr Ripley, a 1955 crime novel, written by Patricia Highsmith. The story is about a man named Tom Ripley, a con artist, a serial killer and a man whose forte is to lie!
The Netflix series stars Andrew Scott in the titular role. The trailer and teaser look promising, and we can’t wait to binge-watch this psychological thriller once it is released. But when is the show releasing, and who are the other cast members? We have listed everything for you in this article.
Ripley Cast
The series stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, Johnny Fylnn as Dickie Greenleaf, Dakota Fanning as Marge Sherwood, Eliot Sumner as Freddie Miles, and Maurizio Lombardi as Inspector Pietro Ravini. Steven Zaillian has written and directed the series. Jeff Russo composed the music for the series, and Robert Elswit worked as the cinematographer.
The official Netflix synopsis reads, “Tom Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom’s acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder.”
The trailer is in black and white, as the story is set in the 1960s. When a man asks what kind of work he does, Tom says he’s into accounting. Tom’s visit to Italy turns everything upside down. He knows how to take advantage of people for his own benefit. His real profession is deceiving and lying to people. The trailer hints at what he is capable of. It’s fascinating, leaving you curious about what Andrew Scott and the makers have in store for us. Why are the officers questioning him, and will he get away with his intelligent lies? We will find out once the series drops on Netflix.
Ripley Trailer & Number of Episodes
The Netflix limited series will have eight episodes.
Watch the trailer and teaser below –
Where and When to Watch Ripley?
The Andrew Scott starrer will stream on Netflix from April 4, 2024, at 12 am PT/12:30 pm IST. All the episodes will drop on the same day.
