Dead Ringers release date, cast and trailer for Rachel Weisz twin drama
The Oscar winner plays a pair of ruthless sisters.
Prime Video has dropped a creepy teaser trailer for upcoming miniseries Dead Ringers, which stars Rachel Weisz as two dangerous doctors willing to do anything to achieve their scientific goals.
The show is inspired by the David Cronenberg film of the same name – which was itself loosely derived from a true story – following identical twin gynaecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle as they aim to become healthcare pioneers.
However, their risky practices are said to test "the boundaries of medical ethics", which is why it's so worrying to see one of the doctors drenched in blood in the brand new trailer.
As if Academy Award winner Weisz isn't enough to draw interest in this project, Dead Ringers also boasts esteemed screenwriter Alice Birch (Normal People, The Wonder) as its creative lead behind the camera.
Read on for everything you need to know about Dead Ringers on Prime Video.
Dead Ringers release date
CONFIRMED: Dead Ringers will premiere on Prime Video on Friday 21st April.
All six episodes will drop at once as a binge-watch launch, rather than airing weekly in the manner of fellow Prime Video originals like The Peripheral and The Rings of Power.
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Dead Ringers cast
Rachel Weisz (The Favourite, Black Widow) leads the cast of Dead Ringers, offering a dual performance as twin gynaecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle, whose scientific methods are highly questionable to say the least.
The ensemble cast also includes Britne Oldford (The Umbrella Academy), Poppy Liu (Better Call Saul), Michael Chernus (Severance), Jennifer Ehle (Yellowstone: 1923) and Emily Meade (The Deuce).
Emmy-nominated writer Alice Birch is penning scripts for the series, while directing duties are being shared by Sean Durkin (The Nest), Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body), Karena Evans (Snowfall) and Lauren Wolkstein (A Friend of the Family).
What is Dead Ringers about?
According to the official synopsis, Dead Ringers follows gynaecologists Elliot and Beverly Mantle, who are identical twin sisters united in accomplishing a singular goal.
It reads: "[They] share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes — including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics — in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s healthcare to the forefront."
The series is based off the 1988 film of the same name starring Jeremy Irons and directed by David Cronenberg, which was itself inspired by the true story of Stewart and Cyril Marcus.
Is there a Dead Ringers trailer?
Prime Video unveiled a suspenseful first look at the series in February 2023, which introduced Weisz's dual Dr Mantle's to an eerie remix of Blondie classic Heart of Glass. Watch below:
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
