Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman Team Up for Scarpetta TV Series

Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman have joined forces for ‘Scarpetta’, a new mystery crime series on Prime Video based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling novels. Curtis, reflecting on her long Hollywood career that began with films like True Lies, expressed excitement about co-executive producing and acting alongside Kidman, playing Scarpetta’s free-spirited sister Dorothy. Kidman portrays Dr Kay Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist revisiting cases reminiscent of her early career. The series also stars Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, who plays Dorothy’s tech-savvy daughter. Cornwell, who has sold over 120 million copies of the Scarpetta series, has been closely involved in the adaptation, praising Curtis and Kidman for bringing new depth to her characters. Both actresses hope the show inspires young women in the industry to pursue leadership roles, on-screen and behind the camera. With two seasons already ordered, ‘Scarpetta’ represents a high-profile collaboration of Oscar-winning talent, blending crime drama with character-driven storytelling.