Kay Scarpetta (TV series)

Kay Scarpetta is an upcoming American television series based on an adaption by Liz Sarnoff from the Patricia Cornwell novel of the same name, and is produced by Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who star.

Premise
Scarpetta is a fictional character, a brilliant and beautiful forensic pathologist who is the protagonist in a beloved series of crime novels. Inspired by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Marcella Farinelli Fierro MD (retired), she employs advanced forensic technology to unravel mysteries and solve crimes. Throughout the series, Scarpetta, of Italian descent, navigates her investigative journey across various settings, including Florida, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina.

Cast

 * Nicole Kidman as Dr. Kay Scarpetta
 * Jamie Lee Curtis as Dorothy, Kay's sister

Development
In June 2021, it was reported that a television series adaptation of novel series is in development from Comet Pictures, a production company owned by Jamie Lee Curtis and Blumhouse Television.

In February 2023, it was announced that Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis would join the cast and also serve as executive producers on the show. This marked the first instance of Scarpetta's transition from page to screen despite numerous prior attempts. Initially, in 1992, Demi Moore was briefly associated with the Scarpetta character, while Angelina Jolie was contemplating a big-screen franchise based on the role in 2009. A two-season order, each consisting of eight episodes, was anticipated for the series.

Casting
In February 2023, Nicole Kidman was cast in the series in the titular role, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis playing Kay's sister Dorothy.

Filming
Filming is set to begin in Nashville in September 2024.