'Ripley' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's thriller-drama series
Show name: Ripley (2024)
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: April 4, 2024
Country of origin: United States
Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller
Director: Steven Zaillian
Full cast list: Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning, Maurizio Lombardi, Pasquale Esposito, Franco Silvestri, and others
Netflix is gearing up for the release of 'Ripley', a crime-drama series that is all set to release on Thursday, April 4. Based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', the upcoming series 'Ripley', directed by Steven Zaillian, will feature Andrew Scott in the lead role.
Scott portrays the character who journeys to Italy and forms a close bond with the son of a wealthy man, eventually becoming fixated on him.
What is the plot of 'Ripley'?
'Ripley' will center around Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) and his interactions with Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) and Marge Sherwood (Dakota Fanning).
Tom, a struggling con man in New York, relies on his deceitful talents like forgery and impersonation to survive. When Herbert Greenleaf, a wealthy shipbuilder, asks Tom to bring back his son Dickie from Italy, Tom sees an opportunity to enter a life of luxury.
He locates Dickie and becomes fixated on befriending him and immersing himself in his lavish lifestyle. However, Tom's plans face a challenge from Marge, Dickie's close friend who is also in love with him.
The official synopsis reads, "Tom Ripley, a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home. Tom's acceptance of the job is the first step into a complex life of deceit, fraud and murder. The limited series drama is based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels."
'Ripley' main cast
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor recognized for his performances on stage and screen, earning several awards including a BAFTA Television Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards.
Additionally, the 'Fleabag' star has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
Johnny Flynn
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John Patrick Vivian Flynn is a British actor and singer-songwriter. He's known for playing Dylan Witter in the television sitcom 'Lovesick' on Channel 4 and Netflix.
Additionally, he portrayed David Bowie in the 2020 film 'Stardust' and a young Nicholas Winton in the 2023 film 'One Life'.
Dakota Fanning
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Hannah Dakota Fanning became famous at the age of seven for her role as Lucy Dawson in the drama film 'I Am Sam'.
Her performance earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at the age of eight, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history.
How to stream 'Ripley'?
'Ripley' will be available to stream on Netflix from Thursday, April 4. Don't have Netflix? Worry not!
A Netflix membership is available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.
'Ripley' trailer