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Old 02-28-23 | 04:22 PM
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Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers stars Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes—including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics—in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront.

Stream Dead Ringers on April 21st only on Prime Video.


Rachel Weisz also serves as an executive producer for the limited series, which is created, written, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated writer and playwright Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession, The Wonder). The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford (The Umbrella Academy, American Horror Story: Asylum) as Genevieve, Poppy Liu (Hacks, Better Call Saul) as Greta, Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black) as Tom, Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty, Saint Maud) as Rebecca, and Emily Meade (The Deuce, The Leftovers) as Susan.

Filmmaker Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest, The Iron Claw) directed the first two episodes and co-directed the last episode of the series. Durkin also serves as an executive producer. The directing team also includes Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, Girlfight), Karena Evans (P-Valley, Snowfall), and Lauren Wolkstein (A Friend of the Family, Y: The Last Man).

Dead Ringers is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Annapurna Television. Alice Birch, who is the series showrunner, serves as an executive producer alongside Rachel Weisz for Astral Projection, Stacy O’Neil, Sue Naegle, and Sean Durkin. Ali Krug is the executive producer for Annapurna Television. Erica Kay, Anne Carey, and Polly Stokes also serve as executive producers. James G. Robinson, David Robinson, and Barbara Wall executive produced for Morgan Creek.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

I hope it's good. Two Rachels are better than one.
Old 03-01-23 | 09:21 AM
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

Amazon must have gotten the memo that they really suck as a streamer and people only have it for the free 2-day shipping.

Because they are really ramping up the cool projects this year.

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They'll have to seduce some pretty stupid men for their partners not to notice when they unwittingly switch from a pregnant woman to a non-pregnant one
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

I know it's a limited series, but I wonder how many episodes.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

Originally Posted by TomOpus
I know it's a limited series, but I wonder how many episodes.
6 episodes.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

I had no interest in this until I saw it was starring Rachel Weisz. Now I’m totally in. Hopefully it’s decent.
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That looks like it could be fun, plus creepy - which was the vibe of the movie. Love that they got Michael McKean for this.
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This will be up tonight.
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Finally something interesting that I actually want to see.

All 6 episodes are up. This is not for children, at all.

nudity, violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language and sexual content.
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And there was a warning about actual surgery and birthing footage.

I'm ready! Undated my avatar and everything!
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

At first I thought it was a movie and not a TV show.

I will pass.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

It was an odd experience to see a show by women about women. I'm squeamish about blood but women deal with it every month. And reproductive rights. I was there when my first son had a natural birth. They escorted me out for the second, a c-section. It feels like this show is going somewhere weird but I'm on for the ride. Can't wait to revisit the movie too.
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I was kinda excited about this show, but I pretty much turned it off after the early and disgusting medical scenes.

Not gonna watch that trash.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

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I was kinda excited about this show, but I pretty much turned it off after the early and disgusting medical scenes.

Not gonna watch that trash.
I am shocked - SHOCKED - to find body horror in a series based on a David Cronenberg movie!
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

I think that's a first that someone won't watch a TV show because they were grossed out by it in this forum.
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca
At first I thought it was a movie and not a TV show.

I will pass.
The thread being in TV Talk wasn't a clue?
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Re: Dead Ringers (Amazon) - based on the Cronenberg film - S: Rachel Weisz - premieres 4/21/23

Good news Jeff : It's also a movie!

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