Margaret Qualley (left) and Amanda Knox.Photo:Jemal Countess/Getty; Oli Scarff/Getty
Jemal Countess/Getty; Oli Scarff/Getty
Margaret Qualleyhas been cast asAmanda Knox.
On Thursday, new details about the upcoming Hulu limited series detailing the story of Knox emerged viaVariety. The outlet confirmed that Qualley, 29, will play the lead in the project, while Knox, 36, will serve as a producer.
Knox was twice acquitted on the murder charges after the death of her study abroad roommate in Italy in 2007 and has long maintained her innocence. The series is “based on the true story of how Knox was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommateMeredith Kercherand her 16-year odyssey to set herself free,” perVariety.
Hulu has ordered eight hour-long episodes, though a premiere date has not yet been set. In addition to Knox, Qualley will executive produce the series besideMonica Lewinksy.
Other producers include KJ Steinberg, Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Ann Johnson, and Graham Littlefield of The Littlefield Company and Chris Robinson via Knox Robinson Productions.
Amanda Knox on ‘Good Morning America’ in 2016.Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty
Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty
Qualley is known for roles inMaid,Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,The LeftoversandNovitiateamong other appearances. Sherecently marriedBleachers lead and pop music producerJack Antonoff.
Amanda Knox at Perugia’s Court of Appeal in 2011.Oli Scarff/Getty
Oli Scarff/Getty
As for Knox, this isn’t the first time her story has been told on screen.
She sat down for a self-titled, documentary-length interview with Netflix in 2016 to recount her nightmare of a study abroad trip, which resulted in the murder of her roommate, Kercher. Knox’s romantic relationship withRaffaele Sollecito— an Italian man who was also prosecuted for the murder — was highlighted in the series, as well as Knox’s claims of innocence.
EventuallyRudy Guedewas convicted for Kercher’s murder, and spent 13 years in an Italian prison for the crime.
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Lifetime also captured the long legal rollercoaster inAmanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy, which premiered in 2011.
source: people.com
