Scarpetta is an upcoming American television series developed by Liz Sarnoff, based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling crime novels. Produced by and starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, the series brings one of the most beloved forensic investigators in modern fiction to the screen.
At the center of the story is Scarpetta (Kidman), a brilliant and captivating forensic pathologist inspired by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Marcella Farinelli Fierro. Using cutting-edge forensic technology and razor-sharp instincts, she pieces together evidence others miss, unravelling chilling mysteries and exposing the truth behind brutal crimes. As her cases unfold across Florida, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Scarpetta must navigate not only the darkness of her investigations but the personal and professional pressures that come with chasing justice.
Scarpetta is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 11, 2026.
