Ripley - Miniseries

Where is Ripley streaming in Australia?

Ripley is available to stream in Australia on Netflix. The series premiered on April 4, 2024.

What is Netflix’s Ripley based on?

The series is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, which was published in 1955. There was also a 1999 film adaptation of the book, which starred Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law.

Who is in the Ripley cast?

Andrew Scott stars in the series as the titular Ripley. Scott has appeared in a number of iconic roles including James Moriarty in Sherlock, and Hot Priest in Fleabag. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe award for his performance in All of Us Strangers.

Johnny Flynn plays Richard “Dickie” Greenleaf, the son of a wealthy New York shipping magnate who has moved to Italy. The series begins when Ripley is hired by Dickie’s father to bring him home. Johnny Flynn is an English actor who has appeared in Lovesick, One Life and as David Bowie in Stardust.

Dakota Fanning co-stars as Marge Sherwood, Dickie’s girlfriend who grows suspicious of Ripley’s motives. Fanning’s filmography includes Ocean’s 8, The Alienist and The Equalizer 3. She was also the youngest Screen Actors Guild Award nominee to date for her performance in I Am Sam.

Who is the creative team behind Ripley?

Ripley is a drama thriller series written and directed by Steven Zaillian. Zaillian is an Academy Award winning writer, director and producer. He wrote the screenplays for Schindler’s List, The Irishman and Gangs of New York. He also created the limited series The Night Of.

Ripley was originally set to air on Showtime in the United States, before moving to Netflix. The series is streaming exclusively on Netflix globally. Robert Elswit leads the cinematography department, with Jeff Russo scoring the limited series.