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Patricia Highsmith’s novel served as the central topic during an interview with actor Andrew Scott, who starred in the 2024 Netflix adaptation, Ripley. Host Terry Gross introduced the discussion by noting the series was based on the book, which features the infamous con man Tom Ripley. Scott elaborated on the project, confirming the adaptation spanned eight hours, highlighting the novel's significance as source material.
Episode: Andrew Scott On 'Ripley,' 'Fleabag' & More
The Netflix series 'Ripley' was an adaptation of this novel, which features the main character, Tom Ripley, as a con man with no conscience.
Now he stars in a new Netflix series called Ripley, which is an adaptation of the Patricia Highsmith novel The Talented Mr. Ripley.
It's an eight-hour adaptation of the novel.