Steven Zaillian

Who is Tom Ripley? This is a question that runs throughout "Ripley." He is a void, an abyss daring people to stare into. "Ripley" has a certain coldness, which contrasts sharply with its sunny settings. This series is based on Patricia Highsmith's novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Highsmith was a gifted suspense novelist, and her works have always been popular for film adaptations. Her debut novel,

In the Netflix series "Ripley (2024)" at the end, the murderer at large once again successfully assumes a new identity, breaks the fourth wall and meticulously spells out his former name: Tom Ripley—R for Rome, I for Imola, P for Palermo, L for Livorno, E for Empoli, Y for Ypsilon. Travelling across the Italian peninsula, the clever young man has become familiar with every town and city, whether l

If there's one element that defines "Ripley," it might just be shadows. Projections, silhouettes, reflections, shading, darkness, and outlines - the use of shadows transforms this story from decades ago into something completely different. Who would have thought that in 2024, we'd still see a black-and-white drama series? In terms of form, "Ripley" took a big step back in a very adventurous and ex

For Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley", there have already been two well-known depictions of Ripley on screen: Alain Delon in "Purple Noon"(1960) and Matt Damon in the eponymous film (1999). And now there's a new one—Andrew Scott, who offers a strikingly different version from his predecessors in Netflix's recent 8-episode series directed by Steven Zaillian: brooding, silent

The new series Ripley is out on Netflix now, marking the return of Ripley to our screens. This means that there is yet another Ripley for us on the screen. Created and directed by Steven Zaillian (known for his work on Schindler's List and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), with Andrew Scott in the lead role, and featuring Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn, the series is an adaptation of Patricia Hig