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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' Teaser Sees Grace Van Patten Telling Amanda's Harrowing Story
The teaser trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox sees Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox, fighting for her life. The series is based on Knox's harrowing journey to prove her innocence and regain her freedom after being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate's murder. Knox, a Seattle native, was studying abroad in Italy at the time. After being initially convicted for murder in 2007, she was later acquitted by Italy's highest court in 2015. More from The Hollywood Reporter How to Watch the Bonnaroo 2025 Livestream for Free Sterling K. Brown Playfully Shuts Down Crowd For Hurling Fake Boos at 'Paradise' Co-Star During 'THR Frontrunners' Panel Where to Stream Alex Cooper's First Documentary, 'Call Her Alex,' Online 'Many people think they know my story, but now it's my turn to tell it,' Van Patten's Knox can be heard saying in the footage (below), which debuted during game five of the NBA Finals on Monday. 'A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free,' the show's logline reads. Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei round out the cast for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. KJ Steinberg (This Is Us) created the series, which comes from 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company. Executive producers include Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Ann Johnson and Graham Littlefield with The Littlefield Company; Monica Lewinsky with Alt Ending Productions; Amanda Knox and Chris Robinson with Knox Robinson Productions; and Michael Uppendahl, who also directs. The first two episodes of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox premiere on Hulu Aug. 20, with new episodes dropping on Wednesdays in the following weeks. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Elle
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Grace Van Patten Transforms into Amanda Knox for a New Hulu Show
Almost 20 years after she made headlines, Amanda Knox's story is headed to the small screen. The upcoming Hulu limited series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, is set to premiere this summer, with the real-life Knox involved in the production. Here's everything we know about the show, which stars Tell Me Lies' Grace Van Patten. The eight-episode limited series will follow the life of Amanda Knox, her wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her subsequent 16-year journey to free herself. K.J. Steinberg (This Is Us) serves as the show's creator and executive producer. Knox also executive produces, along with Monica Lewinsky. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Steinberg spoke about her collaborators on the project. 'Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox were partnered on this before I ever was approached,' she explained. 'And I have such deep respect for both of them, and obviously, they have some common trauma. The commonality that they have that I see: They're both extraordinary women, both brilliant, both resilient, and pretty miraculous, as far as I'm concerned. I don't know that I could have survived what either of them went through. And they are both very joyful people, despite everything, and very, very committed to changing the corrupt way that we look at, I think, especially young women in the media.' Grace Van Patten will star as Amanda Knox. Anna Van Patten (Grace's real-life sister) will play Deanna Knox, Amanda's sister. The cast also includes Rebecca Wisocky, Crosby Fitzgerald, Joe Lanza, Francesco Acquaroli, Sharon Horgan, Roberta Mattei, John Hoogenakker, and Giuseppe De Domenico. Margaret Qualley was initially set to portray Knox, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Steinberg noted that Van Patten ended up being perfect for the role, telling Entertainment Weekly that she brought 'so much honesty, so much courage' to the part. The first two episodes of the limited series will premiere on August 20 on Hulu, with the following episodes dropping weekly every Wednesday. Yes! On June 16, Hulu released the official teaser. This story will be updated.
Tom's Guide
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Hulu's new drama series unpacks a gripping true crime story — and you can watch the first trailer now
Hulu has just released the first teaser for 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,' an eight-episode limited series revisiting one of the most controversial murder cases of the 21st century — the 2007 killing of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy and the wrongful conviction of her American roommate, Amanda Knox. The preview features Grace Van Patten as Knox, portraying her fight to clear her name and reclaim her life. Debuted during game five of the NBA Finals on Monday, the footage includes Knox's declaration: 'Many people think they know my story, but now it's my turn to tell it.' 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' will debut its first two episodes on Hulu on August 20, 2025, with additional episodes releasing every Wednesday thereafter. If you're not familiar with the case, here's a brief overview for context. Amanda Knox, an American college student, was studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, when her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found murdered in 2007. Knox, along with her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, was arrested and charged with the murder. The case drew massive international media attention, partly because of sensational headlines and cultural misunderstandings. After a controversial and highly publicized trial, Knox and Sollecito were initially convicted in 2009. However, after several appeals and retrials, their convictions were ultimately overturned by Italy's highest court in 2015, clearing them of all charges due to insufficient evidence and flawed investigation procedures. The case became widely discussed as an example of miscarried justice and the dangers of media trial by public opinion. Knox serves as an executive producer on this series, drawing from her personal experiences with the Italian legal system and the public scrutiny she faced. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Hulu has also released an official synopsis, which reads: 'A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free.' In a special interview with Us Weekly, Knox shared her appreciation for being able to share her side of the story. She said, 'It really comes down to this idea of do I have a voice and does my voice matter in how a story is told? That is what Hulu has recognised, and they're taking a chance on that to say, 'Yes, actually the subject does have a perspective that is valuable and that matters,'' Van Patten is joined by Sharon Horgan as Knox's mother, Edda Mellas, and John Hoogenakker as her father, Curt. 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' is produced by 20th Television and The Littlefield Company. Created and executive produced by K.J. Steinberg, the series also features Monica Lewinsky, Amanda Knox, and Michael Uppendahl — who directs — as executive producers. 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' will debut on Wednesday, August 20th, streaming on Disney Plus in the U.K. and Ireland, Hulu in the U.S., and Disney Plus across other international regions. The series will launch with two episodes, followed by weekly releases of one episode each.
The Province
27-05-2025
- The Province
Amanda Knox set to appear at Vancouver library event: 'How do I truly feel free?'
Once dubbed Foxy Knoxy by the tabloid press Amanda Knox was wrongly convicted of murder. Now she hopes her story of resilience will inspire others Dana Gee Published May 27, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 6 minute read Wrongly convicted of murder, Amanda Knox spent four years in an Italian prison. Now, 18 years later, Knox hopes her new memoir Free: My Search for Meaning will help others find a path forward through diffiuclt times. Courtesy of Gand Central Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit. In the process, she became an infamous tabloid story. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors In 2007, in Perugia, Italy, the then-20-year-old Knox and her Italian, boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, were arrested for the murder of Knox's roommate, Meredith Kercher. Both convictions were overturned due to a lack of any evidence linking them to the crime, and the pair were ultimately exonerated by Italy's highest court in 2015. Now, 18 years later, Knox — who the tabloids dubbed 'Foxy Knoxy' — is returning to the story with a new memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning. But instead of just re-litigating what happened to her, she turned her nightmare into a story of healing and hope for others searching for a path out of dark times. Knox will be in conversation with Vancouver journalist Sarah Berman at Vancouver Public Library's main branch on June 2, at 7 p.m. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This picture taken on Oct. 3, 2011, shows Amanda Knox leaving the court after an Italian appeals court overturned her murder conviction. Knox, an American student, had been accused of murdering her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in 2007. Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP/Getty Images Knox, who also wrote the memoir Waiting to be Heard after being released from prison at age 25, decided to return to her story all these years later as she realized people were still interested. 'I very specifically have tried to keep my personal life very private for years. And I couldn't,' said Knox, 37, who is a mother to two young kids and lives on Vashon Island in Washington state. A big sign of continued interest came when paparazzi and media descended on her 2020 wedding. 'I tried to keep it really, really locked down,' said Knox recently from her home. 'I made sure that no one who was attending said anything to anyone. I was really strict about it, and even so, paparazzi showed up outside and started taking pictures of me and my various guests and writing articles. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'My personal life remains in the public eye, even when it shouldn't be. And I'm instead sort of accepting that as part of my reality, and then asking myself, 'OK, what good can come from that?'' said Knox, who upon her release from prison cut her hair off, donned large glasses and worked in a basement bookstore. The result of that reflection is Free, a mixture of memoir and self-help. Free: My Search for Meaning by Amanda Knox. Photo by Courtesy of Gand Central / Courtesy of Gand Central 'What I came up with, is someone who is open and communicative and attempting to articulate really difficult things so that other people can see themselves in my experience, and I can see myself in their experience,' said Knox. 'Part of it is also me trying to feel like I belong to humanity again.' It should be noted that, almost two decades after her original arrest, Knox's legal drama is not over. She is still trying to get the slander conviction she received after she was coerced during her interrogation into naming Patrick Lumumba, a pub owner she worked for in Italy, overturned. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Even though I had been denied the assistance of an interpreter or an attorney, I was blamed for the outcome of the interrogation and sentenced to three years' time served,' Knox writes in Free. In 2019, the European Court of Human rights vindicated Knox and said her rights were violated during her first arrest, and she was then able to successfully sue Italy and had her slander conviction overturned. But in 2024, she was back in Italy in court and stunned to hear the appeals court had decided to uphold her original slander conviction. 'I was re-convicted, and now I just got, very recently, the motivation document, which explains the verdict, and I'm literally making plans to speak with my attorneys about what our options are,' said Knox, noting her goal is to wipe her record clean, once and for all. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Knox says her experience with courts of law and the continuing court of public opinion — Knox still receives hateful messages from the public — have, at the end of the day, offered her valuable insight into who she really is. 'You just learn to have control over the little that you have control over. And you have to accept what you cannot,' said Knox. 'I would have driven myself crazy if I spent the entire time that I was in prison banging my head against a wall that I could not get through. So, I instead focused on what I could do.' Calling the book Free obviously conjures the idea of her exoneration, but for Knox, the title leans more toward the journey away from the 'girl who was accused of murder' to the woman she is today. 'I've had to challenge what people thought my life should be limited to,' said Knox. 'I've always balked at limitations and these little boxes that people are trying to constantly shove me in. And you know, that goes back to this idea of freedom, which is why I named the book Free — how do I be free when the world really wants me to be limited and diminished and boxed in? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'How do I truly feel free? Part of that is accepting my life for what it is, seeing my life really clearly, and seeing other people really clearly. And then asking myself again, what is it? What is the good that I can do … that is the thing that ultimately defines me.' In the book, Knox talks a lot about her mistakes and how failing, in the end, propelled her forward. She describes meeting other falsely accused people and gives due to one of the 20th-century's most unjustly maligned women. 'Meeting Monica Lewinsky was a huge moment where it really, like, cracked open some things for me,' said Knox. 'I saw a woman who had every reason to feel like her entire life was over because the whole world had just written her off as a human being and blamed her for other people's infidelities. But she had forged a path forward and reclaimed her life. And I was like, oh my God, there's an actual model for how it can be done.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Finding a way forward led Knox to reach out to the prosecutor that put her behind bars in Italy all those years ago. 'That's a huge story in the book,' said Knox. 'I think anyone who's been victimized in the past can relate to this experience of wanting to know that the person who hurt them cares, and they recognize that it was wrong … That's one of the big things that someone who has experienced grief or trauma wants, is just an acknowledgment that what you're experiencing, that the pain you're experiencing, is real. 'I was really, really surprised at the results. And once I came out on the other side of that experience, I thought, oh my god, I really have a story to tell now, because I've actually done something that defines me, I think, more than this horrible thing that happened to me.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the end of the day, Knox realizes her infamy is what may draw people to her new book. But once their curiosity is sated, she hopes the reader will find the book's much bigger takeaway useful. 'My hope is that people will read my book out of curiosity, and then once they get to the end of it, they'll be like, 'Oh my God, I need to get this book to my friend Sarah, who's going through a breakup, or my Uncle Rob, who's dealing with cancer,' or whatever,' said Knox, who has hosted the podcast Labyrinth since 2020. 'Who really needs to hear this story is this person who's going through a hard thing. And then I can, through my book, be there as like a companion to someone who is going through a difficult thing. That's what I hope.' Dgee@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Local News Vancouver Canucks Crime
Calgary Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Amanda Knox set to appear at Vancouver library event: 'How do I truly feel free?'
Article content Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit. In the process, she became an infamous tabloid story. Article content In 2007, in Perugia, Italy, the then-20-year-old Knox and her Italian, boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, were arrested for the murder of Knox's roommate, Meredith Kercher. Article content Both convictions were overturned due to a lack of any evidence linking them to the crime, and the pair were ultimately exonerated by Italy's highest court in 2015. Article content Article content Now, 18 years later, Knox — who the tabloids dubbed 'Foxy Knoxy' — is returning to the story with a new memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning. But instead of just re-litigating what happened to her, she turned her nightmare into a story of healing and hope for others searching for a path out of dark times. Article content Article content Knox, who also wrote the memoir Waiting to be Heard after being released from prison at age 25, decided to return to her story all these years later as she realized people were still interested. Article content 'I very specifically have tried to keep my personal life very private for years. And I couldn't,' said Knox, 37, who is a mother to two young kids and lives on Vashon Island in Washington state. Article content A big sign of continued interest came when paparazzi and media descended on her 2020 wedding. Article content Article content 'I tried to keep it really, really locked down,' said Knox recently from her home. 'I made sure that no one who was attending said anything to anyone. I was really strict about it, and even so, paparazzi showed up outside and started taking pictures of me and my various guests and writing articles. Article content 'My personal life remains in the public eye, even when it shouldn't be. And I'm instead sort of accepting that as part of my reality, and then asking myself, 'OK, what good can come from that?'' said Knox, who upon her release from prison cut her hair off, donned large glasses and worked in a basement bookstore. Article content Article content 'What I came up with, is someone who is open and communicative and attempting to articulate really difficult things so that other people can see themselves in my experience, and I can see myself in their experience,' said Knox. 'Part of it is also me trying to feel like I belong to humanity again.'
