{"id":13615,"date":"2020-08-19T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2020-08-19T09:15:02","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T13:15:02","slug":"dead-ringers-series-for-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvdrama\/dead-ringers-series-for-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"Dead Ringers Series for Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz (<em>The Favourite<\/em>, <em>The Constant Gardener<\/em>) is set to star in and executive produce the upcoming Amazon original series <em>Dead Ringers<\/em>, marking her first television role.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon Studios and Annapurna Television are co-producing the series, which is inspired by David Cronenberg\u2019s 1988 thriller. The series will feature Weisz playing the double-lead role of the Mantle twins, who share everything: drugs, lovers and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes, including pushing the boundaries on medical ethics in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women\u2019s healthcare to the forefront.<\/p>\n<p>Alice Birch will write and executive produce. It marks the first project for Birch following the success of <em>Normal People.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dead Ringers<\/em> will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs one of today\u2019s most accomplished and versatile actresses, Rachel Weisz will captivate the Amazon Prime Video global audience with her take on these two ruthless, twisted characters,\u201d said Albert Cheng, COO and co-head of television at Amazon Studios. \u201cThis update to <em>Dead Ringers<\/em> explores the darker side of medicine, obsession, and the human condition, making it a compelling addition to our slate of Amazon Original series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Annapurna\u2019s chief content officer, Sue Naegle, said: \u201cThis series is a thrilling tale about ambition, self-interest, and the manipulation of power. Rachel\u2019s unequivocal depth as an actor make her the perfect person to bring the new Mantle twins to life in Alice\u2019s fresh take on the original, which will no doubt be even more twisted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Weisz added: \u201cI am so lucky to have such brilliant partners in Annapurna and Amazon Studios, and I\u2019m thrilled to be collaborating with the exceptionally talented Alice Birch. 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