Dead Ringers: In Conversation with Rachel Weisz and Alice Birch

Join WFTV for a conversation around the new psychological thriller, Dead Ringers. We will be joined by the double-lead of the series Rachel Weisz and creator, writer, and executive producer Alice Birch. The online conversation will be moderated by film critic Anna Smith.

A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who 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 health care to the forefront. All six episodes premiere on 21st April exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Rachel Weisz also serves as an executive producer for the limited series, which is created, written and executive produced by Emmy-nominated writer and playwright Alice Birch (Normal People, Succession, The Wonder). The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford (The Umbrella Academy, American Horror Story: Asylum) as Genevieve, Poppy Liu (Hacks, Better Call Saul) as Greta, Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black) as Tom, Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty, Saint Maud) as Rebecca and Emily Meade (The Deuce, The Leftovers) as Susan.

Filmmaker Sean Durkin (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest, The Iron Claw) directed the first two episodes and co-directed the last episode of the series. Durkin also serves as an executive producer. The directing team also includes Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, Girlfight), Karena Evans (P-Valley, Snowfall) and Lauren Wolkstein (A Friend of the Family, Y: The Last Man).

Watch Teaser HERE

Event Schedule:

18:25: Please join the webinar waiting room

18:30: Panel talk with Rachel Weisz and Alice Birch. The panel will be moderated by Anna Smith.

19:15: Audience Q&A

19:30: Finish

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