Grace Van Patten stars in ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ sneak peek (exclusive)

Amanda Knox, a young college student who spent four years in an Italian jail for a murder she did not commit, is the focus of an upcoming limited series on Hulu called The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. The series, created by This Is Us writer-producer K.J. Steinberg, is set to premiere in August and stars Grace Van Patten in the lead role.

Many people think they know Knox from the media coverage surrounding her wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration. The series aims to shed light on her story from a different perspective, with Knox herself serving as an executive producer. Steinberg emphasizes that the show explores themes of bias, including misogyny and nationalism, without painting Knox’s prosecutors as villains.

The series uses creative storytelling techniques, such as flashbacks to Knox’s life before the wrongful conviction, to humanize her character. Van Patten delivers a powerful performance, bringing honesty and courage to the role.

Executive producers on the series include Monica Lewinsky, who shares a unique connection with Knox in overcoming trauma and striving to change the narrative surrounding young women in the media.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox promises to offer a nuanced and empathetic portrayal of Knox’s experience, challenging viewers to reconsider their preconceived notions about this complex and controversial figure.