EntertainmentNicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis are cast in the new Prime Video seriesBig names in international cinema, the actresses will be stars of the plot inspired by Patricia Cornwell’s books about detective Kay Scarpettatoday at 20:00

In 1990, Patricia Cornwell released his first book, postmortemwhose plot introduced the world to the detective Kay Scarpetta. Now, years later, the character will be played by Nicole Kidman in a series of Prime Videoaccording to Variety.

Born in Florida, United States, cornwell has published more than 35 books, 25 of which are part of the series starring Scarpetta. Depicts for the first time as a chief medical examiner for Virginia, Kay won a legion of fans and, solving several mysteries, ended up becoming a private forensic consultant.

Shortly after his most recent adventure, portrayed in the book autopsyfrom 2021, the fictional detective will have her story told by a production by Prime Video. And besides Nicole Kidmanthe plot will also star the renowned Jamie Lee Curtisin the role of dorothythe sister of Scarpettaas determined by the Variety.

The news came two years after Lee Curtis and the Blumhouse Television announced that they would develop a plot inspired by the books of cornwell. At the time, the actress revealed that the project would be “dark, fun and layered”, and the stories of the “sexy and indomitable Kay Scarpetta” promise a “thrilling ride”.

Patricia Cornwell is a genuine literary pioneer, and collaborate with her to bring her beloved character to life. Kay Scarpetta through the power of television, introducing it to a whole new audience is exciting.” Jamie.

For now, in addition to the name of the protagonists, no further details about the plot have been revealed, such as its premiere date. It is known, however, that the production could have two seasons, with eight episodes each. wanted by VarietyThe amazon declined to comment or confirm the information.