Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz is attached to star in the upcoming Amazon Original series Dead Ringers<\/em>, marking Weisz\u2019s first television role. Amazon Studios and Annapurna Television are co-producing the series, inspired by the 1988 thriller. Alice Birch will write and executive produce. Dead Ringers<\/em> will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.<\/p>\n In a modern take on David Cronenberg\u2019s thriller starring Jeremy Irons, the series will feature Weisz playing the double lead role of the Mantle twins, who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes, including pushing the boundaries on medical ethics in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women\u2019s healthcare to the forefront.<\/p>\n \u201cAs one of today\u2019s most accomplished and versatile actresses, Rachel Weisz will captivate the Amazon Prime Video global audience with her take on these two ruthless, twisted characters,\u201d said Albert Cheng, COO and Co-Head of Television, Amazon Studios. \u201cThis update to Dead Ringers explores the darker side of medicine, obsession, and the human condition, making it a compelling addition to our slate of Amazon Original series.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis series is a thrilling tale about ambition, self-interest, and the manipulation of power. Rachel\u2019s unequivocal depth as an actor makes her the perfect person to bring the new Mantle twins to life in Alice\u2019s fresh take on the original, which will no doubt be even more twisted.\u201d Said Annapurna\u2019s Chief Content Officer, Sue Naegle.<\/p>\n \u201cI am so lucky to have such brilliant partners in Annapurna and Amazon Studios, and I\u2019m thrilled to be collaborating with the exceptionally talented Alice Birch. I can\u2019t wait to go on this journey with all of them,\u201d said Weisz.<\/p>\n Catch us for latest Bollywood News<\/a>, New Bollywood Movies<\/a> update, Box office collection<\/a>, New Movies Release <\/a>, Bollywood News Hindi<\/a>, Entertainment News<\/a>, Bollywood News Today<\/a> & upcoming movies 2020 <\/a> and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Rachel](\"https:\/\/stat1.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rachel-Weisz-to-star-in-and-executive-produce-Dead-Ringers-for-Amazon-Prime-Video-.jpg\" "\\"Rachel")
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