Grace Van Patten will take the helm in Hulu's upcoming, untitled Amanda Knox project, a thrilling drama executive produced by the real-life Knox herself. According to the official synopsis, this eight-episode limited series delves into the remarkable true story of Knox's wrongful conviction for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher.
Initially, Margaret Qualley was slated to embody Knox on screen, but due to scheduling conflicts, she gracefully exited the project earlier this year. Now, the spotlight falls on Van Patten, who is renowned for her leading role in Hulu's drama series "Tell Me Lies." Based on Carola Lovering's eponymous novel, the show recently wrapped up production on its second season, further solidifying Van Patten's status as a rising star. Her other notable credits include appearances in David E. Kelley's Hulu limited series "Nine Perfect Strangers" and films such as "A Violent Heart," "Good Posture," "Under the Silver Lake," and "Mayday." In 2017, Van Patten's captivating performance in Noah Baumbach's "The Meyerowitz Stories" earned her a spot on Variety's list of 10 Actors to Watch.
Van Patten is represented by an impressive trio of agencies: WME, Brookside Artist Management, and the Lede Company. K.J. Steinberg serves as the creator of this highly anticipated Amanda Knox series, bringing her unique vision to the screen. Steinberg is joined by an esteemed team of executive producers, including Knox and her husband Chris Robinson from Knox Robinson Productions, Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Kathy Ciric, Ann Johnson, and Graham Littlefield from the Littlefield Company, and Monica Lewinsky through her Alt Ending Productions banner. 20th Television stands as the studio behind this remarkable project.
This is not the first time that a biographical project on Hulu has undergone a significant recasting. Initially, Kate McKinnon was set to portray Elizabeth Holmes in the 2022 limited series "The Dropout," but the role ultimately went to Amanda Seyfried, who won an Emmy for her portrayal. Such shifts in casting only add to the intrigue and anticipation surrounding these captivating biographical dramas.
