Paramount+ is showing off the first teaser trailer for Fatal Attraction, the series inspired by the Oscar-nominated 1987 film. The one-minute teaser focuses on cheating husband Dan (Joshua Jackson) and Alex (Lizzy Caplan), with the wife, played by Amanda Peet, popping up in the teaser’s final seconds.
Paramount+ is launching the series on April 30, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. New episodes of the eight-episode season arrive on Sundays.
The cast also includes Alyssa Jirrels as Ellen Gallagher, Toby Huss as Mike Gerard, Reno Wilson as Detective Earl Brooker, and Brian Goodman as Arthur Tomlinson. Dirty John‘s Alexandra Cunningham guides the series as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Kevin J. Hynes shares a co-story credit with Cunningham and also executive produces along with Amblin Television’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. Executive producer Silver Tree directed five episodes.
The 1987 film was directed by Adrian Lyne and starred Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer. The R-rated drama was nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actress (Close), and Best Supporting Actress (Archer).
The Plot, Courtesy of Paramount+:
Fatal Attraction is a deep-dive reimagining of the classic psychosexual thriller and ‘80s cultural touchstone. The new series will explore fatal attraction and the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control.
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