Amanda Knox: Cast vs. Real-Life Characters in Twisted Tale

The TV series “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” delves into the infamous 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy and the ensuing legal battle that forever changed the life of Amanda Knox.

In the show, Grace Van Patten steps into the role of Amanda Knox, with Margaret Qualley initially slated for the part before scheduling conflicts led to her departure. Knox herself serves as an executive producer on the limited series.

The cast also includes Sharon Horgan as Amanda Knox’s mother, Edda Mellas, along with John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, and Giuseppe De Domenico in pivotal roles in Knox’s life and legal case.

Francesco Acquaroli portrays Giuliano Mignini, the prosecutor in Knox’s case, while Giuseppe De Domenico plays Raffaele Sollecito, Knox’s boyfriend at the time of the murder, who was also wrongfully convicted alongside her.

Sharon Horgan takes on the role of Edda Mellas, Amanda Knox’s mother, who travels to Italy in support of her daughter, and John Hoogenakker plays Curt Knox, Amanda’s father, who also journeys to Italy to assist in any way possible.

The series promises to provide an in-depth and gripping retelling of the tragic events that unfolded in Amanda Knox’s life, offering viewers a closer look into the complexities of the case and the people involved.