Prime Video Unveils First Look Images of "Scarpetta," Based on Patricia Cornwell's Bestselling Novels, Premiering March 11

The crime thriller series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television, developed and written by Liz Sarnoff and stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Rosy McEwen, Amanda Righetti, Jake Cannavale and Hunter Parrish

CULVER CITY, California - November 25, 2025 - Today, Prime Video released first-look images from Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling Kay Scarpetta book series, developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff. With over 120 million copies sold worldwide since the character's debut in 1990, this adaptation marks the culmination of decades of anticipation as the beloved forensic pathologist finally comes to the screen. Scarpetta will premiere on March 11, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

Scarpetta brings Patricia Cornwell's iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as "Dr. Kay Scarpetta." With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn't also her undoing. Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.

From Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner Liz Sarnoff (Barry, Lost) comes "Scarpetta," a chilling crime thriller that unfolds across two timelines. This dual narrative explores "Kay Scarpetta's" (Nicole Kidman) journey from her beginnings as a Chief Medical Examiner in the late '90s to her present-day return to her hometown, where she resumes her former position while investigating a grisly murder. As Scarpetta pursues justice, she must navigate complicated relationships, including the fraught dynamic with her sister "Dorothy Farinelli" (Jamie Lee Curtis), confront long-held professional and personal grudges, and face secrets that threaten to unravel everything she's built.

Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (Expats) stars as Medical Examiner "Kay Scarpetta," Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear) stars as her sister "Dorothy Farinelli," Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale stars as Detective "Pete Marino," with Emmy nominee Simon Baker (The Mentalist) as FBI profiler "Benton Wesley" and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) as Kay's tech-savvy niece "Lucy Watson." The series' dual timeline is completed by Rosy McEwen (Blue Jean), Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist), Jake Cannavale (The Offer), and Hunter Parrish (Weeds), who portray the past versions of Kidman, Curtis, Cannavale, and Baker's characters, respectively.

Scarpetta is executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films, Jamie Lee Curtis through Comet Pictures, writer and showrunner Liz Sarnoff through Sarnoff TV, author Patricia Cornwell through P & S Projects, as well as Jason Blum, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie, and Chris McCumber through Blumhouse Television. David Gordon Green directed five episodes and also serves as executive producer alongside Amy Sayres. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television in association with Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, and P&S Projects.

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About Blumhouse Television

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its provocative scripted and unscripted television series and documentaries, including its Emmy(R) and Peabody Award-winning production of The Jinx; Emmy(R) Award-winning The Normal Heart; Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) nominated limited series Sharp Objects; and Peabody award-winning documentary How to Dance in Ohio, all for HBO; Peabody Award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride, and the Golden Globe(R), Critics Choice(R) and Writers Guild(R) award nominated limited series The Loudest Voice, both for Showtime.

Blumhouse Television produced the recent original series The Rainmaker from Michael Seitzman and based on John Grisham's multi-million copy bestseller, for USA Network; The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon and from creator Grainger David and showrunner Erik Oleson, and The Sticky, starring Margo Martindale and executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, both for Prime Video; the upcoming series Scarpetta starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who both additionally serve as executive producers, also for Prime Video, and Worst Roommate Ever, and Worst Ex Ever for Netflix, which established Blumhouse Television's first franchise.

Blumhouse Television is part of Blumhouse, the film, television and gaming company founded by Jason Blum that's widely regarded as the driving force in horror. Following its merger with James Wan's Atomic Monster in January 2024, the combined companies are responsible for nearly $9 Billion in worldwide box office, and have represented nearly 50% of the horror market in the last ten years including The Purge, Get Out, M3GAN, The Black Phone, Five Nights at Freddy's, Halloween and the most successful horror franchise in history with The Conjuring Universe.

About Blossom Films

Blossom Films was founded in 2010 by Nicole Kidman and Per Saari. They have produced award-winning and popular projects including the 2010 feature film RABBIT HOLE, which earned Kidman an Oscar nomination for Best Actress, and the Emmy and Golden-Globe winning series BIG LITTLE LIES. Other series credits include THE UNDOING, NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, THE PERFECT COUPLE, LIONESS, EXPATS, LOVE AND DEATH, THE LAST ANNIVERSARY, and ROAR. Film credits include HOLLAND and THE FAMILY FANG. Next up, Blossom will launch the series SCARPETTA for Prime Video, and MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES for Apple.

About Comet Pictures

In 2019 Curtis formed Comet Pictures, a film, television and podcast production company that has a first-look deal with Blumhouse. Upcoming projects with Blumhouse include Scarpetta for Prime Video which is based on Patricia Cornwell's best-selling book series and will star Nicole Kidman and Curtis, and Darkly, Marisha Pessl's No 1 national bestseller to turn into a television series. Completed projects with Blumhouse include The Lost Bus for Apple Original films starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrara, directed by Paul Greengrass with a script by Brad Ingelsby based on Lizzie Johnson's book Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire, and The Sticky, a half hour series for Prime Video based on the great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. Most recently Jamie executive produced and was featured in the documentary Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter. Additional upcoming projects include Comet's head of development Russell Goldman's directorial debut Sender, which Jamie also appears in. Podcasts include 3 seasons of Boco Haft's best-selling Audible scripted comedy/mystery Letters From Camp, and 33 episodes of the Good Friend podcast on iHeart hosted by Curtis.

About P & S Projects

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, P & S Projects is a production company focused on film, theatre, television, music, and digital projects involving international best-selling author Patricia Cornwell and neuroscientist and musician Staci Gruber. With a number of high-level projects currently in development, P&S projects is dedicated to translating original content in order to engage and enrich the lives of diverse audiences across the globe.

About Prime Video

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