Poppy Liu has joined the cast of “Dead Ringers” at Amazon, Variety has learned.
She joins recently reported series lead Rachel Weisz and as of late declared cast part Michael Chernus. The series was reported at the streaming service in August 2020 with a directly to-series order. It is a cutting edge update of the 1988 David Cronenberg film of a similar name. The series adaptation will see Weisz playing the double lead role of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: medications, darlings, and an unapologetic desire to take the necessary steps, remembering pushing the boundaries for medical ethics with an end goal to challenge antiquated practices and carry women’s healthcare to the front line.
Liu will play Greta, Beverly and Elliot’s watchful and meticulous house chief who runs their lives with complete productivity and her own hidden agenda.
Liu broke out on the widely praised HBO Max series “Hacks,” on which she featured inverse Jean Smart in the role of Kiki, the personal blackjack dealer of Smart’s person, Deborah Vance. The show was as of late renewed for a second season. Liu is likewise known for her roles on shows like “Better Call Saul” and “Sunnyside.”
She is repped by Buchwald, Framework Entertainment and Schreck Rose.
Alice Birch is appended to write and executive produce the series, with Weisz additionally executive produces as well as starring. Stacy O’Neil additionally chief creates alongside Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and Ali Krug for Annapurna Television. James G. Robinson, David Robinson, and Barbara Wall will executive produce for Morgan Creek, which created the film. Amazon and Annapurna Television will produce.