Prime
Video
has
unveiled
initial
images
from
“Scarpetta,” a
new
forensic
crime
thriller
adapted
from
Patricia
Cornwell’s
acclaimed
Kay
Scarpetta
book
series.
Created
for
television
by
Liz
Sarnoff,
the
show
brings
to
life
the
much-anticipated
story
of
the
renowned
forensic
pathologist.
Having
sold
over
120
million
books
globally
since
1990,
the
series
will
premiere
on
11
March
2026
on
Prime
Video,
available
in
more
than
240
countries
and
territories.
Star-Studded
Cast
Takes
Centre
Stage
Nicole
Kidman
portrays
“Dr.
Kay
Scarpetta,”
a
determined
medical
examiner
who
aims
to
give
victims
a
voice.
Her
character
strives
to
uncover
a
serial
killer
and
defend
a
pivotal
case
from
28
years
ago.
The
series
explores
modern
forensic
investigation,
delving
into
the
psychological
intricacies
of
both
offenders
and
investigators.
It
presents
a
complex
thriller
about
the
sacrifices
involved
in
seeking
justice.
The
series
boasts
a
notable
cast,
including
Academy
Award
winners
Nicole
Kidman
as
“Kay
Scarpetta”
and
Jamie
Lee
Curtis
as
her
sister,
“Dorothy
Farinelli.”
Emmy
winner
Bobby
Cannavale
takes
on
the
role
of
Detective
“Pete
Marino,”
while
Simon
Baker
plays
FBI
profiler
“Benton
Wesley.”
Ariana
DeBose
appears
as
Kay’s
tech-savvy
niece,
“Lucy
Watson.”
Exploring
Dual
Timelines
and
Complex
Dynamics
Liz
Sarnoff,
an
Emmy-nominated
writer
and
showrunner,
crafts
“Scarpetta”
with
a
chilling
narrative
that
unfolds
across
two
timelines.
The
storyline
follows
“Kay
Scarpetta’s”
career
from
her
early
days
as
a
Chief
Medical
Examiner
in
the
late
1990s
to
her
current
return
to
her
hometown,
where
she
tackles
a
gruesome
murder
investigation.
Throughout
this
journey,
she
encounters
difficult
relationships,
especially
with
her
sister
“Dorothy
Farinelli.”
The
dual
timeline
is
enriched
by
Rosy
McEwen,
Amanda
Righetti,
Jake
Cannavale,
and
Hunter
Parrish,
who
portray
younger
versions
of
Kidman,
Curtis,
Cannavale,
and
Baker’s
characters.
The
narrative
delves
into
Scarpetta’s
past,
unveiling
professional
and
personal
grudges
and
secrets
that
threaten
her
life’s
work.
Production
Team
and
Contributors
“Scarpetta”
is
produced
by
Amazon
MGM
Studios
and
Blumhouse
Television,
in
collaboration
with
Blossom
Films,
Comet
Pictures,
and
P&S
Projects.
Executive
producers
include
Nicole
Kidman
and
Per
Saari
through
Blossom
Films,
Jamie
Lee
Curtis
through
Comet
Pictures,
and
Liz
Sarnoff,
who
also
serves
as
writer
and
showrunner.
Patricia
Cornwell,
Jason
Blum,
Jeremy
Gold,
Chris
Dickie,
and
Chris
McCumber
are
also
executive
producers.
David
Gordon
Green
directed
five
episodes
and
serves
as
an
executive
producer
alongside
Amy
Sayres.
“Scarpetta”
promises
to
engage
audiences
with
its
intricate
storytelling
and
talented
cast,
offering
an
insightful
look
into
the
world
of
forensic
crime-solving.
The
series
aims
to
captivate
viewers
with
its
exploration
of
justice
and
the
intricate
dynamics
of
personal
relationships.