Netflix viewers conflicted as they compare new drama series to 'already perfect' original

Ripley is one of the most talked-about Netflix releases of the moment, but what songs are on the soundtrack? Andrew Scott takes the title role in the latest adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, opposite Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn. The story, shot entirely in black and white, follows Scott’s character as he takes on a job assignment to take a trip to Italy in an attempt to persuade his employer’s son, Dickie Greenleaf (Flynn), to return home from Europe.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Showtime’s satirical thriller “The Curse,” created by stars Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie and also starring Emma Stone, has exclusively shared its Emmy submission plans with Variety. The three multi-hyphenates will have more than one chance at recognition across various categories for producing, acting, directing, writing and editing. “The Curse” explores the tumultuous lives of a married couple (Fielder and Stone), who encounter a string of misfortunes while filming an HGTV series in New Mexico.

Rachael Ray was mugged — twice — by a teenage boy outside her Woodside, Queens, apartment.“He has literally a Glock in his hand and sticks it in my back, and I scream so loud. I think they heard it in Jersey … I freaked the flip out, and I think I scared him more than he scared me,” she dished to The Post after the premiere of her new A&E show, “Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes.”“I sprayed him in the face with Mace and he was not happy. I still feel really bad about it actually.

Toss a coin to your witcher. Netflix has officially renewed its fantasy drama series “The Witcher” for seasons four and five, which will be its final two.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Margaret Qualley is no longer going to star in Hulu‘s limited series about Amanda Knox, Variety has confirmed. The untitled series was announced in March with Qualley set to star and executive produce. She has reportedly exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Dakota Johnson (“The Lost Daughter”) and Sean Penn (“Mystic River”) will be seen together in “Daddio,” written and directed by Christy Hall in her feature directorial debut. The new cab ride pic envisioned initially as a stage play, will be gracing the big screen on June 28, and Sony Pictures Classics has released a trailer for “Daddio,” giving audiences a better idea of what to expect from the pic that previously debuted at Telluride Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival last year.

Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble. That’s the premise of the new Netflix series, “A Man In Full,” starring Jeff Daniels.

Phillipa Soo is set to star alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in Dr. Odyssey, a new ABC drama series from Ryan Murphy, which is targeting a fall launch. It hails from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television.

two new Netflix shows. Harry, 39, saddled up Friday for the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington.The match benefitted Harry’s co-created organization Sentebale which helps kids in Africa affected by poverty, inequality and HIV/AIDS.

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.

Ripley, aired today, and is already receiving positive reviews from critics.Starring Fleabag’s Andrew Scott in the titular role, the eight-episode series is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel The Talented Mr Ripley.The story follows Scott’s character as he takes on a job assignment to take a trip to Italy in an attempt to persuade his employer’s son, Dickie Greenleaf (played by Johnny Flynn), to return home from Europe.As the series progresses, Tom Ripley works his way into the lives of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge (Dakota Fanning) and the story takes a dark turn.The novel has been adapted several times before, most famously in 1999 with a feature film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead roles.Now, the psychological thriller story takes its form in a television series, shot entirely in black and white.The Guardian’s five-star review, written by Lucy Mangan, praises the talent of the star-studded cast, saying on Scott: “At the heart of it all, and in virtually every scene, is Scott … There is something for everyone to relate to in him – a dark everyman figure.

Studiocanal has signed the person responsible for setting up Netflix production hubs around Europe as its new TV boss.

Andrew Scott and Dakota Fanning are stepping out for the premiere of their new Netflix series!

Ripley is debuting on Netflix tomorrow, and you may be wondering why the entire series is shot in black-and-white with no color.

Netflix announced several big TV show renewals and cancellations this year so far, and we’re here with the recap.

Andrew Scott has played many a villain down the years but in Netflix‘s Ripley he is trying to draw the line, and he has rejected comparisons with his BAFTA-winning turn as the evil Jim Moriarty in Sherlock.

Inbetweeners star Theo James left some fans gobsmacked when they heard his real accent during a promotional interview for Netflix's The Gentlemen.The 39 year old actor played American characters in the hugely popular HBO show The White Lotus, and also in the Divergent film series, so his Buckinghamshire origins came as a surprise to many of the new series' fans.Theo recently appeared on Capital Breakfast to chat about The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie, and clips from the interview have since been flying around on TikTok. One clip shows him talking about his time at Nottingham University, and fans couldn't believe his real accent.

Pulse, Netflix‘s first original medical procedural, has rounded out its cast with five additional series regulars. Pennyworth star Jack Bannon, The Boys’ Jessie T. Usher, Chelsea Muirhead (Warrior), Daniela Nieves (Vampire Academy) and Jessy Yates (Law & Order: SVU) join previously cast Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell and Justina Machado in the drama series from first-time creator Zoe Robyn and veteran Carlton Cuse.

Andrew Scott is attending another special screening of his new Netflix series.

Elle Fanning is showing support for her older sister Dakota Fanning!