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Fatal Attraction: Joshua Jackson Updates Paramount+ Series Production

So the last time we checked in with Joshua Jackson (Dr. Death, Dawson's Creek, Fringe), it was back in March and he was offering a few updates on how things were progressing with the Jackson and Lizzy Caplan (Castle Rock, Masters of Sex)-starring Paramount+ series adaptation of the 1987 Michael Douglas and Glenn Close film Fatal Attraction (which you can check out here and here). A little less than two months later, Jackson is checking back in with Variety from the red carpet at the Met Gala 2022. First up, Jackson confirmed Close's hope that the series would offer more of her character from the film's perspective, saying that the series will present "the fullness of the 'why?'" through her eyes. Jackson also confirmed that he's seen all of the scripts (and they're "fantastic"), with filming expected to start in the second week of July for a 2023 premiere.

Described as a deep-dive reimagining of the film exploring the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes towards strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control, Fatal Attraction star Caplan as Alex (Close's role in the film), who becomes obsessed with her lover Dan Gallagher (Jackson, in Douglas's role) after their brief affair. Alexandra Cunningham serves as writer, showrunner & executive producer, with Kevin J. Hynes sharing a co-story credit with Cunningham as well as executive producing. Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey are on board to executive produce for Amblin Television. Now here's a look at what else Jackson had to share about the upcoming series (and why Jodie Turner-Smith doesn't want to know this time):

"Joshua is an incredible talent who creates beautifully complicated characters on both the screen and stage," said Nicole Clemens, President, Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. "He and Lizzy are perfectly matched to tell a nuanced and modern narrative about the complexities of the human psyche. We're thrilled to partner with them to bring this provocative and captivating story to a new generation." Based on the short film Diversion by James Dearden (who would go on to write the screenplay ), the original film would go on to become became a global box office sensation shortly after its debut, grossing over $320 million worldwide (righteously impressive when translated to today's figures)- with Close and the film would go on to receive Oscars and Golden Globes nominations. "Alexandra brings an incredibly strong and nuanced point of view to a story that became a cultural phenomenon but has thus far only been told from the male gaze," Clemens said in a statement back in November when the news was first announced. "Partnered with Kevin, they will bring the next explosive chapter of this story to a new generation with a balanced eye to the complexities of the human psyche."

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