Whether reading Patricia Highsmith's original 1955 novel or watching any of the movies inspired by himWe are all familiar with at least some of the rhythms of The talented Mr. Ripley. But even if you've been a fan of everything in the past Ripley Adaptations, the new Netflix series from writer and director Steven Zaillian looks like it will be something inspired.
Set in 1960s New York City and cities across Italy, Ripley tells the story of Tom (Andrew Scott), a talented and cunning man whose relatively normal life begins to take a turn when he meets the father of Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), a rich playboy who has run away to Europe with his good friend. Marge (Dakota Fanning). Although The talented Mr. Ripley focuses on how Tom gradually begins to insert himself into Dickie's life after being sent on a mission to bring him home. RipleyThe first trailer puts all its emphasis on how many detectives are busy searching for Tom himself.
if you know the classic Ripley story, the trailer's clever black-and-white shots of Tom altering a passport, greeting Italian detectives at his door, and standing on a small boat in the middle of the ocean will speak volumes about the show's many twists and turns. going to drink What the trailer leaves you guessing, however, is whether Scott's Ripley will always give off that very obvious “I can't be trusted” vibe throughout the season, or whether he'll actually show off the charm at some point. point when Ripley debuts April 4.
