What’s black and white and pensive all over?Andrew Scottin a new image forRipley, of course! Netflix has dropped a fresh peek of theFleabagandAll of Us Strangersactor in his latest role in the streamer’s limited series adaptation ofPatricia Highsmith’s novel. In the image, Scott, who plays the titular con man, Tom Ripley, can be seen in a nice set of dress clothes with his hair slicked back, seated on a set of stone stairs. The newspaper in his hands and off to his side places him in Italy, staying true to Highsmith’s original story of the man’s journey from the States to the European country. One thing missing from the post is an official arrival date with only thebroad release window of 2024shared in the caption.
It’s been almost 25 years sinceAnthony Minghella’s film,The Talented Mr. Ripley, hooked audiences with a big-screen take on Highsmith’s psychological thriller. Boasting a lineup of talent that includedMatt Damon,Jude Law, andGwyneth Paltrow, the film was a gargantuan success at the box office and that year’s award circuit. Now,The Night Of’sSteven Zaillianwill lean on the popularity of limited series to bring the story to a new generation.Along with Scott starring as the main character, the project also features the talentsofJohnny Flynn(Emma) andDakota Fanning(The Equalizer 3).
Set in the 1960s,Ripleywillintroduce audiences to the suave, debonair, cunning, and manipulative Tom Ripley(Scott), a man who has used his talent of conning people to skate through life. When Tom’s path crosses with an affluent man who needs Tom’s help to bring his son, Dickie (Flynn), back fromItaly, Tom can’t help but jump on board with the plan. After he arrives overseas and tracks down Dickie, Tom gets a taste of the high life and isn’t sure he wants to let it go - finding that he’s prepared to hold onto it no matter what the cost. Meanwhile, Dickie’s friend, Marge (Fanning) can see right through Tom’s intentions and will do whatever it takes to protect her close companion.
What To Watch While Waiting For ‘Ripley’
Check out Netflix’s image of Scott inRipleybelow and stay tuned for more information about when to expect the show to arrive on the streamer.Read our all-encompassing guide.
