Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe, and Gustaf Hammarsten have all joined “Dr. Death” Season 2 at Peacock as series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. The trio join previously announced…
“Dr. Death” is based on the Wondery podcast of the same name. Season 2 of the show is based on the third season of the podcast and tells the true story of Paolo Macchiarini . Per the official logline, “Macchiarini is a charming surgeon, renowned for his innovative operations that earn him the nickname ‘Miracle Man.’ When investigative journalist Benita Alexander approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever.
Kirby will star as Dr. Nathan Gamelli, described as “a cardiovascular surgeon working at a world class hospital in Sweden. He faces pressure after voicing doubts about Dr. Macchiarini’s groundbreaking surgeries.” Madekwe will play Dr. Ana Lasbrey, “a doctor at the institute. She joins Macchiarini’s team, hoping to fast-track her career in stem cell research.” And Hammarsten will play Dr. Svensson, said to be “a family man and researcher.
Kirby is best known for his role as Lenny Bruce in the hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” for which he won the Emmy for best guest actor in a comedy series in 2019. He recently starred in the Spectrum Originals series “Panhandle” and appears in the HBO Max reboot of “Gossip Girl.”Madekwe has previously starred in shows like “Secret Diary of a Call Girl,” “Revenge,” and “Salem.” She has also been in shows like “Tell Me a Story,” “Made for Love,” and “The Umbrella Academy.
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Taylor Latham will also executive produce for Escape Artists along with Aaron Hart, Hernan Lopez, and Marshall Lewy of Wondery. Linda Gase will executive produce as well. Jennifer Morrison will direct the first four episodes of Season 2, while Laura Belsey will direct the final four. UCP is the studio.
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