Netflix fans spot issue with Andrew Scott as Ripley despite 'phenomenal' performance
05.04.2024 - 14:07
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Netflix fans appear to be divided over the streamer's latest crime drama Ripley. Moreover, they can't seem to agree on Andrew Scott's performance of titular character, deadly con artist Tom Ripley.
The 47-year-old award-winning actor rose to fame portraying James Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock and is known for being the Hot Priest in the second series of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag. He's also starred in a number of films and theatre productions, including All Of Us Strangers alongside fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal.
Set in 1960s Italy and shot in black and white, Ripley is based on Patricia Highsmith’s bestselling Tom Ripley novels. The Night Of's Steve Zaillian serves as writer, director and executive producer.
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It sees New York-based Ripley hired by a wealthy industrial to travel to Italy, where he must convince the man's son, Dickie Greenleaf - portrayed by Johnny Flynn - to return home. He finds himself stepping into a complex life of deceit, fraud and, of course, murder.
The eight-parter premiered on Netflix on Thursday April 4. Already, viewers are sharing their thoughts on the drama. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, many praised Andrew's performance. @Oluwabvkola reckoned: "Andrew Scott doing a lot of heavy lifting in Ripley on netflix. An amazing performer, truly."
@itswessums said: "Just finished Ripley and all I can say is GIVE ANDREW SCOTT THE EMMY OR I WILL THROW THE BIGGEST TANTRUM!!!!" as @DubbsLove added: "Andrew Scott is phenomenal in Ripley. He can convey so much emotion with his face".
However, others pointed one particular issue they had with Andrew being cast as Ripley - his age. @silentcinephile said: