Lizzy Caplan to topline Paramount Plus’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ sequence

By PTI

LOS ANGELES: Actor Lizzy Caplan will characteristic in a sequence adaptation of Oscar nominee Glenn Close’s 1987 film “Fatal Attraction”.

Close had famously starred within the film as Alex Forrest, who turns into obsessive about Dan Gallagher, performed by Michael Douglas, after a short affair.

Its sequence iteration has been formally ordered by US streaming service Paramount Plus with Alexandra Cunningham serving as author, showrunner, and govt producer on the sequence, in keeping with Variety.

Described as a deep-dive reimagining of the movie, the present will discover the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity via the lens of contemporary attitudes in the direction of sturdy ladies, persona problems, and coercive management.

Caplan will play Alex, who turns into obsessed along with her lover after a short affair.

The makers are at present within the technique of casting an actor for the male lead half.

Kevin J Hynes shares a co-story credit score with Cunningham and also will govt produce.

Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey will govt produce for Amblin Television.

Paramount Television Studios will produce.

Caplan is thought for starring in exhibits comparable to “Masters of Sex” and “Castle Rock”.

She has additionally featured in motion pictures comparable to “Cloverfield”, “The Interview”, “Mean Girls”, “Now You See Me 2”, “The Night Before” and “Extinction”.