Cast Revealed for ITV's The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
The biographical drama The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox premieres tonight, Friday, July 17, at 9pm on ITV and ITVX. Originally aired on Hulu and Disney+ last year, the series recounts the harrowing story of American student Amanda Knox, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering her British roommate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy.
Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison before being released in 2011 and fully exonerated by Italy's highest court in 2015. The drama explores the tragic events that unfolded after the murder, focusing on the impact on Knox and her family.
Grace Van Patten Stars as Amanda Knox
Actress Grace Van Patten takes on the titular role of Amanda Knox. She is known for her performances in Netflix films Tramps and The Meyerowitz Stories, as well as Prime Video's Nine Perfect Strangers. However, she is best recognized for playing Lucy Albright in the dark romantic drama Tell Me Lies, which aired its final series earlier this year.
Sharon Horgan Plays Amanda's Mother
Sharon Horgan portrays Edda Mellas, Amanda's mother. The Irish actress is known for her roles in Bad Sisters, Catastrophe, Pulling, and the BBC drama Best Interests, which recently dropped on Netflix. She also co-created hit shows like the BBC sitcom Motherland.
Euphoria Star Anna Van Patten in Supporting Role
Anna Van Patten plays Deanna Knox, one of Amanda's three younger sisters. Euphoria fans will recognize her as Kitty from the third and final season of the HBO drama. She has also appeared in the Gossip Girl reboot as Grace Byron and in the 2022 horror film Master as Libby. Interestingly, Anna is the younger sister of Grace Van Patten, and their father is Timothy Van Patten, director of The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire.
Other Key Cast Members
Giuseppe De Domenico plays Raffaele Sollecito, Amanda's Italian boyfriend, whose life takes a dark turn when he is also implicated. De Domenico is known for roles in ZeroZeroZero, Bang Bang Baby, and Last to Brake.
John Hoogenakker portrays Curt Knox, Amanda's father, who is thrust into the spotlight after her arrest. He has starred in Prime Video's Jack Ryan, Apple TV's The Morning Show, and Hulu's Castle Rock.
Rhianne Barreto takes on the role of Meredith Kercher, the victim. She has appeared in Hanna as Sophie, ITV's Honour as Bekhal Mahmod, and the BBC sitcom The Outlaws as Rani Rekowski.
Premiere Details
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox airs tonight at 9pm on ITV and ITVX. The six-episode series delves into the wrongful conviction and the subsequent legal battles that captivated the world.
