Two Hollywood icons, Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman are joining forces in a new crime thriller, Scarpetta.
The forensic thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling series, Kay Scarpetta has sold more than 120 million copies worldwide since the character’s debut in 1990.
Bringing the story to screen in Emmy-nominated writer best known for involvement on Lost, Liz Sarnoff.
Below, The Weekly is detailing everything you need to know about the new television show, Scarpetta.
What is the plot of Scarpetta?
Scarpetta will explore two timelines, both following Dr. Kay Scarpetta who is a skilled and unrelenting medical examiner.
Viewers will meet Kay as a new Chief Medical Examiner in the late 90s, before jumping to the present-day where she returns to the former position. Kay will investigate a grisly murder, determined to unmask the killer and prove that her career-making care from 28 years prior wasn’t her undoing.
While Kay pursues justice for the victims, she must also navigate complicated relationships, personal grudges, and face horrible secrets.
When does Scarpetta release?
Scarpetta will release on March 11, 2026, to Prime Video in Australia.
Who is the cast of Scarpetta?
Leading the series Dr Kay Scarpetta is Australia’s own Nicole Kidman, joined by Academy Award winner Jamie Lee Curtis as Kay’s sister Dorothy Farinelli.
Additional cast members include Emmy nominee Simon Baker as RBI profiler Benton Wesley, Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale as Detective Pete Marino, and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose as Kate’s niece Lucy Watson.
Where to watch Scarpetta in Australia:
Scarpetta will be exclusively released to Prime Video in Australia.
The streaming giant houses a number of beloved television series featuring Nicole Kidman including Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Expats.
Some other Prime Video movies include Love Actually, Materialists, The Mummy and more.
