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{{Short description|2023 American psychological thriller television miniseries}}
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| composer = [[Murray Gold]]
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| country = United States
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* [[Jody Lee Lipes]]
* [[Jody Lee Lipes]] (episode 1-2)
* Laura Merians Gonçalves
* Laura Merians Gonçalves (episode 3-6)
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'''''Dead Ringers''''' is an American [[psychological thriller]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television [[miniseries]] developed by [[Alice Birch]]. It is based on the [[Dead Ringers (film)|1988 film of the same name]] by [[David Cronenberg]], itself adapted from the 1977 novel ''Twins'' by [[Bari Wood]] and Jack Geasland. The series premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Seriespremieredate"/>
'''''Dead Ringers''''' is an American [[psychological thriller]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television [[miniseries]] developed by [[Alice Birch]]. It is based on the [[Dead Ringers (film)|1988 film of the same name]] by [[David Cronenberg]], itself adapted from the 1977 novel ''Twins'' by [[Bari Wood]] and Jack Geasland. The series premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Seriespremieredate"/> The series won a [[Peabody Award]] at the 84th ceremony in June 2024.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/dead-ringers/ | title=Dead Ringers }}</ref>


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
===Main===
===Main===
* [[Rachel Weisz]] as Beverly and Elliot Mantle, twin [[Gynaecology|gynecologists]]. They are [[Gender flip|gender-flipped]] versions of the characters portrayed by [[Jeremy Irons]] in the 1988 film.
* [[Rachel Weisz]] as Beverly and Elliot Mantle, twin [[Gynaecology|gynecologists]]. They are [[Gender flip|gender-flipped]] versions of the characters portrayed by [[Jeremy Irons]] in the 1988 film.
* [[Britne Oldford]] as Genevieve Cotard, Beverly’s partner
* [[Britne Oldford]] as Genevieve Cotard, an actress and Beverly’s love interest
* [[Poppy Liu]] as Greta, the Mantle’s assistant and housekeeper
* [[Poppy Liu]] as Greta Leung, the Mantles' assistant and housekeeper
* [[Jennifer Ehle]] as Rebecca Parker, an investor in the Mantle’s birthing center and laboratory
* [[Jennifer Ehle]] as Rebecca Parker, an investor in the Mantles' birthing center and laboratory
* [[Michael Chernus]] as Tom, Elliot’s lab assistant
* [[Michael Chernus]] as Tom, Elliot’s lab assistant


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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
In August 2020, it was announced [[Amazon Prime Video]] had given a straight-to-series order to a television series based upon [[David Cronenberg]]'s 1988 film ''[[Dead Ringers (film)|Dead Ringers]]'', with [[Annapurna Pictures|Annapurna Television]] set to produce, and [[Alice Birch]] set to serve as head writer and executive producer.<ref name="deadline">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-annapurna-tv-alice-birch-1203011855/|title=Rachel Weisz To Star In & Produce 'Dead Ringers' TV Series Reboot In Works At Amazon From 'Normal People' Scribe Alice Birch & Annapurna TV|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first1=Justin|last1=Kroll|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref> [[Sean Durkin]], [[Lauren Wolkstein]] and [[Karyn Kusama]] will direct episodes of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://luxartists.net/jody-lee-lipes-shoots-amazons-dead-ringers/|title=Jody Lee Lipes Shoots Amazon's Dead Ringers|website=Lux Artists|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://evolutionmusicpartners.com/clients/murray_gold/|title=Murray Gold|website=Evolution Music Partners|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref>
In August 2020, it was announced [[Amazon Prime Video]] had given a straight-to-series order to a television series based upon [[David Cronenberg]]'s 1988 film ''[[Dead Ringers (film)|Dead Ringers]]'', with [[Annapurna Pictures|Annapurna Television]] set to produce, and [[Alice Birch]] set to serve as head writer and executive producer.<ref name="deadline">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-annapurna-tv-alice-birch-1203011855/|title=Rachel Weisz To Star In & Produce 'Dead Ringers' TV Series Reboot In Works At Amazon From 'Normal People' Scribe Alice Birch & Annapurna TV|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first1=Justin|last1=Kroll|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=July 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224115/https://deadline.com/2020/08/rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-annapurna-tv-alice-birch-1203011855/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Sean Durkin]], [[Lauren Wolkstein]] and [[Karyn Kusama]] will direct episodes of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://luxartists.net/jody-lee-lipes-shoots-amazons-dead-ringers/|title=Jody Lee Lipes Shoots Amazon's Dead Ringers|website=Lux Artists|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165656/https://luxartists.net/jody-lee-lipes-shoots-amazons-dead-ringers/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://evolutionmusicpartners.com/clients/murray_gold/|title=Murray Gold|website=Evolution Music Partners|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165655/https://evolutionmusicpartners.com/clients/murray_gold/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Casting===
===Casting===
Upon the initial announcement, it was revealed [[Rachel Weisz]] would star in the series.<ref name="deadline"/> In July 2021, it was announced [[Michael Chernus]] had joined the cast as a series regular.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/michael-chernus-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1234798543/|title=Michael Chernus Joins Rachel Weisz In 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref> In August 2021, it was announced [[Poppy Liu]] and [[Britne Oldford]] had joined the cast as series regulars, with [[Jeremy Shamos]], [[Jennifer Ehle]] and [[Emily Meade]] set to recur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/hacks-poppy-liu-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1235033620/|title='Hacks' Star Poppy Liu Joins Rachel Weisz in 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/britne-oldford-rachel-weisz-amazon-series-dead-ringers-jeremy-shamos-cast-1234813028/|title=Britne Oldford To Star In Rachel Weisz Amazon Series 'Dead Ringers'; Jeremy Shamos Also Cast|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dead-ringers-amazon-series-jennifer-ehle-emily-meade-1235052027/|title='Dead Ringers' Amazon Series Casts Jennifer Ehle, Emily Meade (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=August 30, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref>
Upon the initial announcement, it was revealed [[Rachel Weisz]] would star in the series.<ref name="deadline"/> In July 2021, it was announced [[Michael Chernus]] had joined the cast as a series regular.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/michael-chernus-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1234798543/|title=Michael Chernus Joins Rachel Weisz In 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=July 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724033408/https://deadline.com/2021/07/michael-chernus-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1234798543/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2021, it was announced [[Poppy Liu]] and [[Britne Oldford]] had joined the cast as series regulars, with [[Jeremy Shamos]], [[Jennifer Ehle]] and [[Emily Meade]] set to recur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/hacks-poppy-liu-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1235033620/|title='Hacks' Star Poppy Liu Joins Rachel Weisz in 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=August 3, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165654/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/hacks-poppy-liu-rachel-weisz-dead-ringers-amazon-series-1235033620/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/britne-oldford-rachel-weisz-amazon-series-dead-ringers-jeremy-shamos-cast-1234813028/|title=Britne Oldford To Star In Rachel Weisz Amazon Series 'Dead Ringers'; Jeremy Shamos Also Cast|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114074937/https://deadline.com/2021/08/britne-oldford-rachel-weisz-amazon-series-dead-ringers-jeremy-shamos-cast-1234813028/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dead-ringers-amazon-series-jennifer-ehle-emily-meade-1235052027/|title='Dead Ringers' Amazon Series Casts Jennifer Ehle, Emily Meade (EXCLUSIVE)|website=Variety|first=Joe|last=Otterson|date=August 30, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165654/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dead-ringers-amazon-series-jennifer-ehle-emily-meade-1235052027/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
Principal photography began by August 2021 in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/dead-ringers-remake-filming-astoria-bar-sources|title='Dead Ringers' Remake Filming At Astoria Bar: Sources|website=[[Patch.com]]|first=Kayla|last=Levy|date=August 12, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/nyc-whats-filming-amazons-series-adaptation-of-dead-ringers-74203/|title=NYC What's Filming: Amazon's Series Adaptation of 'Dead Ringers,' Starring Rachel Weisz|website=[[Backstage.com]]|first=Ashley|last=Steves|date=November 2, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022}}</ref>
Principal photography began by August 2021 in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/dead-ringers-remake-filming-astoria-bar-sources|title='Dead Ringers' Remake Filming At Astoria Bar: Sources|website=[[Patch.com]]|first=Kayla|last=Levy|date=August 12, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165654/https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/dead-ringers-remake-filming-astoria-bar-sources|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/nyc-whats-filming-amazons-series-adaptation-of-dead-ringers-74203/|title=NYC What's Filming: Amazon's Series Adaptation of 'Dead Ringers,' Starring Rachel Weisz|website=[[Backstage.com]]|first=Ashley|last=Steves|date=November 2, 2021|access-date=July 21, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324165654/https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/nyc-whats-filming-amazons-series-adaptation-of-dead-ringers-74203/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The series had its world premiere at the [[2023 Canneseries]] on April 15, competing for Long Form competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/canneseries-dead-ringers-fatal-attraction-silo-1235566405/|title=Canneseries: 'Dead Ringers,' 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Tapie' Join 'Silo' in Lineup|work=Variety|first1=John|last1=Hopewell|first2=Leo|last2=Barraclough|date=28 March 2023|accessdate=2 May 2023}}</ref> All six episodes of the series were released on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Seriespremieredate">{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2023/02/14/dead-ringers-release-date-rachel-weisz-amazon/|title=''Dead Ringers'': Rachel Weisz-Starring Amazon Series Gets Release Date|website=TVLine|first=Matt Webb |last=Mitovich|date=February 14, 2023|access-date=February 14, 2023}}</ref>
The series had its world premiere at the [[2023 Canneseries]] on April 15, competing for Long Form competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/canneseries-dead-ringers-fatal-attraction-silo-1235566405/|title=Canneseries: 'Dead Ringers,' 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Tapie' Join 'Silo' in Lineup|work=Variety|first1=John|last1=Hopewell|first2=Leo|last2=Barraclough|date=28 March 2023|accessdate=2 May 2023|archive-date=April 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427212314/https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/canneseries-dead-ringers-fatal-attraction-silo-1235566405/|url-status=live}}</ref> All six episodes of the series were released on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Seriespremieredate">{{Cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2023/02/14/dead-ringers-release-date-rachel-weisz-amazon/|title=''Dead Ringers'': Rachel Weisz-Starring Amazon Series Gets Release Date|website=TVLine|first=Matt Webb|last=Mitovich|date=February 14, 2023|access-date=February 14, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321222235/https://tvline.com/2023/02/14/dead-ringers-release-date-rachel-weisz-amazon/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|85|7.7|87|If ''Dead Ringers'' doesn't wield as cutting a blade as David Cronenberg's original chiller, it's not a pale imitation either, thanks to Rachel Weisz putting on a clinic in doppelgänger duplicity.|access-date=}}<ref>{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Dead Ringers|id=dead_ringers_2023|type=tv|season=1|publisher_hide=y|access-date=December 16, 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 79 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite Metacritic|id=dead-ringers-2023|type=tv|season=1|title=Dead Ringers|publisher_hide=y|access-date=April 18, 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|85|7.7|87|If ''Dead Ringers'' doesn't wield as cutting a blade as David Cronenberg's original chiller, it's not a pale imitation either, thanks to Rachel Weisz putting on a clinic in doppelgänger duplicity.|access-date=}}<ref>{{cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Dead Ringers|id=dead_ringers_2023|type=tv|season=1|publisher_hide=y|access-date=December 16, 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 79 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite Metacritic|id=dead-ringers-2023|type=tv|season=1|title=Dead Ringers|publisher_hide=y|access-date=April 18, 2023}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


The series was included in several mid-year lists of the best TV shows of 2023, such as ''[[The Guardian]]'', ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' and ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Duggins |first1=Alexi |last2=Richardson |first2=Hollie |last3=Abbott |first3=Kate |date=2023-06-05 |title=The best TV of 2023 so far |language= |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jun/05/the-best-tv-of-2023-so-far |access-date=2023-07-05 |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Berman |first=Judy |date=2023-06-01 |title=The Best TV Shows of 2023 So Far |url=https://time.com/6284139/best-tv-shows-2023-so-far/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |magazine=Time |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Herman |first=Alison |date=2023-06-28 |title=The 10 Best TV Shows of the Year (So Far) |url=https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2023/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Alison Herman of ''Variety'' wrote, "Rachel Weisz has the dual role of a lifetime as the Mantle twins. [ . . . ] Gender-swapped reboots too often carry a whiff of sanctimony, but [the series] is as perverse and profane as any great Cronenberg homage. [ . . . ] ''Dead Ringers'' is more than a gimmick; it’s a cerebral spin on a nightmare."<ref name=":0" />
The series was included in several mid-year lists of the best TV shows of 2023, such as ''[[The Guardian]]'', ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' and ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Duggins |first1=Alexi |last2=Richardson |first2=Hollie |last3=Abbott |first3=Kate |date=2023-06-05 |title=The best TV of 2023 so far |language= |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jun/05/the-best-tv-of-2023-so-far |access-date=2023-07-05 |issn=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Berman |first=Judy |date=2023-06-01 |title=The Best TV Shows of 2023 So Far |url=https://time.com/6284139/best-tv-shows-2023-so-far/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |magazine=Time |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Herman |first=Alison |date=2023-06-28 |title=The 10 Best TV Shows of the Year (So Far) |url=https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2023/ |access-date=2023-07-05 |website=Variety |language=en-US |archive-date=December 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209022215/https://variety.com/lists/best-tv-shows-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Alison Herman of ''Variety'' wrote, "Rachel Weisz has the dual role of a lifetime as the Mantle twins. [ . . . ] Gender-swapped reboots too often carry a whiff of sanctimony, but [the series] is as perverse and profane as any great Cronenberg homage. [ . . . ] ''Dead Ringers'' is more than a gimmick; it’s a cerebral spin on a nightmare."<ref name=":0" />


=== Accolades ===
=== Accolades ===
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| style="text-align:center" | 2023
| [[Peabody Awards]]
| Entertainment
| ''Dead Ringers''
| {{won}}
| align="center"| <ref name=Peabody2023>{{Cite web |url=https://peabodyawards.com/stories/84th-annual-peabody-award-winners-announced/ |title="84th Annual Peabody Award Winners Announced," from PeabodyAwards.com, 5/9/2024 |date=May 8, 2024 |access-date=September 22, 2024 |archive-date=May 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509201822/https://peabodyawards.com/stories/84th-annual-peabody-award-winners-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| style="text-align:center" rowspan="4" | 2024
| style="text-align:center" rowspan="4" | 2024
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| Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
| Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
| rowspan="2"| [[Rachel Weisz]]
| rowspan="2"| [[Rachel Weisz]]
| {{pending}}
| {{nominated}}
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/ |title='The Boys', 'Yellowjackets', 'Abbott Elementary' lead 2023 HCA TV Awards nominations |last=Anderson |first=Erik |publisher=AwardsWatch |date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2023}}</ref>
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/ |title='The Boys', 'Yellowjackets', 'Abbott Elementary' lead 2023 HCA TV Awards nominations |last=Anderson |first=Erik |publisher=AwardsWatch |date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2023 |archive-date=July 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711215202/https://awardswatch.com/the-boys-yellowjackets-abbott-elementary-lead-2023-hca-tv-awards-nominations/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|-
| [[81st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]
| [[81st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film|Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film]]
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film|Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film]]
| {{pending}}
| {{nominated}}
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2024-1235831576/ |title=Golden Globes 2024: Full Nominations List |last1=Lang |first1=Brent |last2=Shanfeld |first2=Ethan |magazine=Variety |date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2024-1235831576/ |title=Golden Globes 2024: Full Nominations List |last1=Lang |first1=Brent |last2=Shanfeld |first2=Ethan |magazine=Variety |date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211132654/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2024-1235831576/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards|Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards]]
| [[75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards|Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards]]
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie]]
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie]]
| [[Jody Lee Lipes]] {{small|(for "One")}}
| [[Jody Lee Lipes]] {{small|(for "One")}}
| {{pending}}
| {{nominated}}
| align=center| <ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/2023-emmy-nominations-list-1235666521/|title=Emmys 2023: The Complete Nominations List|date=July 12, 2023|accessdate=July 12, 2023|work=Variety|first=Jordan|last=Moreau}}</ref>
| align=center| <ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/2023-emmy-nominations-list-1235666521/|title=Emmys 2023: The Complete Nominations List|date=July 12, 2023|accessdate=July 12, 2023|work=Variety|first=Jordan|last=Moreau|archive-date=July 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717073813/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/2023-emmy-nominations-list-1235666521/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[28th Satellite Awards|Satellite Awards]]
| [[28th Satellite Awards|Satellite Awards]]
| [[Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film|Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television]]
| [[Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film|Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television]]
| Rachel Weisz
| Rachel Weisz
| {{pending}}
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Dead Ringers
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onDead Ringers
by David Cronenberg
Twins
by
Developed byAlice Birch
Starring
ComposerMurray Gold (all episodes)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
Cinematography
Editors
Running time52–64 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)

Dead Ringers is an American psychological thriller drama television miniseries developed by Alice Birch. It is based on the 1988 film of the same name by David Cronenberg, itself adapted from the 1977 novel Twins by Bari Wood and Jack Geasland. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 21, 2023.[2] The series won a Peabody Award at the 84th ceremony in June 2024.[3]

Cast and characters

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Main

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Recurring

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Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byTeleplay byOriginal release date
1"One"Sean DurkinAlice BirchApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
In Manhattan, twin gynecologists Beverly and Elliot Mantle, dubbed the Mantle twins, frequently commit malpractice at the hospital where they work, while harboring a plan to establish their own independent birthing center. During one of their hospital sessions, Beverly meets Genevieve, a famous actress. Elliot successfully seduces Genevieve while posing as Beverly, which effectively brings Beverly and Genevieve into a relationship, with Genevieve having slight doubts. The twins manage to convince Rebecca Parker, a venture philanthropist, to fund their birthing center scheme, despite earlier failed delivery at the hospital. Beverly is revealed to be schizophrenic while experiencing bleeding in her vulva; Elliot expresses sociopathic behaviors and instigates several sexual encounters with strangers. Elliot has a mental breakdown when Beverly tells her that her relationship with Genevieve is serious.
2"Two"Sean DurkinMing PeifferApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
3"Three"Karena EvansRachel De-LahayApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
4"Four"Lauren WolksteinMiriam BattyeApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
5"Five"Karyn KusamaSusan Soon He StantonApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)
6"Six"Sean Durkin & Lauren WolksteinAlice BirchApril 21, 2023 (2023-04-21)

Production

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Development

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In August 2020, it was announced Amazon Prime Video had given a straight-to-series order to a television series based upon David Cronenberg's 1988 film Dead Ringers, with Annapurna Television set to produce, and Alice Birch set to serve as head writer and executive producer.[4] Sean Durkin, Lauren Wolkstein and Karyn Kusama will direct episodes of the series.[5][6]

Casting

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Upon the initial announcement, it was revealed Rachel Weisz would star in the series.[4] In July 2021, it was announced Michael Chernus had joined the cast as a series regular.[7] In August 2021, it was announced Poppy Liu and Britne Oldford had joined the cast as series regulars, with Jeremy Shamos, Jennifer Ehle and Emily Meade set to recur.[8][9][10]

Filming

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Principal photography began by August 2021 in New York City.[11][12]

Release

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The series had its world premiere at the 2023 Canneseries on April 15, competing for Long Form competition.[13] All six episodes of the series were released on April 21, 2023.[2]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 87 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The website's consensus reads: "If Dead Ringers doesn't wield as cutting a blade as David Cronenberg's original chiller, it's not a pale imitation either, thanks to Rachel Weisz putting on a clinic in doppelgänger duplicity."[14] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 79 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15]

The series was included in several mid-year lists of the best TV shows of 2023, such as The Guardian, Time and Variety.[16][17][18] Alison Herman of Variety wrote, "Rachel Weisz has the dual role of a lifetime as the Mantle twins. [ . . . ] Gender-swapped reboots too often carry a whiff of sanctimony, but [the series] is as perverse and profane as any great Cronenberg homage. [ . . . ] Dead Ringers is more than a gimmick; it’s a cerebral spin on a nightmare."[18]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2023 Peabody Awards Entertainment Dead Ringers Won [19]
2024 Astra TV Awards Best Actress in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Rachel Weisz Nominated [20]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film Nominated [21]
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Jody Lee Lipes (for "One") Nominated [22]
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Rachel Weisz Won [23]

References

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  1. ^ "Dead Ringers". Morgan Creek Entertainment. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Mitovich, Matt Webb (February 14, 2023). "Dead Ringers: Rachel Weisz-Starring Amazon Series Gets Release Date". TVLine. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Dead Ringers".
  4. ^ a b Kroll, Justin; Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2020). "Rachel Weisz To Star In & Produce 'Dead Ringers' TV Series Reboot In Works At Amazon From 'Normal People' Scribe Alice Birch & Annapurna TV". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  5. ^ "Jody Lee Lipes Shoots Amazon's Dead Ringers". Lux Artists. August 3, 2021. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Murray Gold". Evolution Music Partners. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (July 22, 2021). "Michael Chernus Joins Rachel Weisz In 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 3, 2021). "'Hacks' Star Poppy Liu Joins Rachel Weisz in 'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series". Variety. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (August 11, 2021). "Britne Oldford To Star In Rachel Weisz Amazon Series 'Dead Ringers'; Jeremy Shamos Also Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 30, 2021). "'Dead Ringers' Amazon Series Casts Jennifer Ehle, Emily Meade (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  11. ^ Levy, Kayla (August 12, 2021). "'Dead Ringers' Remake Filming At Astoria Bar: Sources". Patch.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  12. ^ Steves, Ashley (November 2, 2021). "NYC What's Filming: Amazon's Series Adaptation of 'Dead Ringers,' Starring Rachel Weisz". Backstage.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Hopewell, John; Barraclough, Leo (March 28, 2023). "Canneseries: 'Dead Ringers,' 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Tapie' Join 'Silo' in Lineup". Variety. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  14. ^ "Dead Ringers: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Dead Ringers: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  16. ^ Duggins, Alexi; Richardson, Hollie; Abbott, Kate (June 5, 2023). "The best TV of 2023 so far". The Guardian. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  17. ^ Berman, Judy (June 1, 2023). "The Best TV Shows of 2023 So Far". Time. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Herman, Alison (June 28, 2023). "The 10 Best TV Shows of the Year (So Far)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  19. ^ ""84th Annual Peabody Award Winners Announced," from PeabodyAwards.com, 5/9/2024". May 8, 2024. Archived from the original on May 9, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  20. ^ Anderson, Erik (July 11, 2023). "'The Boys', 'Yellowjackets', 'Abbott Elementary' lead 2023 HCA TV Awards nominations". AwardsWatch. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  21. ^ Lang, Brent; Shanfeld, Ethan (December 11, 2023). "Golden Globes 2024: Full Nominations List". Variety. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  22. ^ Moreau, Jordan (July 12, 2023). "Emmys 2023: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  23. ^ "IPA Reveals Nominations for the 28th Satellite™ Awards". International Press Academy. December 18, 2023. Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
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