Prime Video has just released the official trailer for Dead Ringers, a modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 classic film. It’s a limited series starring Rachel Weisz as the double-lead role of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything, including drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to push the boundaries of medical ethics to bring women’s healthcare to the forefront. The six-episode series premieres on April 21 exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The series follows the story of twin gynecologists who challenge antiquated practices in the medical field and bring women’s healthcare to the forefront.
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. The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu, Michael Chernus, Jennifer Ehle, and Emily Meade.
The series is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Annapurna Television, with Alice Birch as the series showrunner and 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. The series is directed by Sean Durkin, with Karyn Kusama, Karena Evans, and Lauren Wolkstein also directing.
Check out the official trailer below.
