The Talented Mr. Ripley multiverse was alive and well at the 2024 Met Gala, where actors Andrew Scott and Jude Law walked the red carpet together. Both actors were dressed in Versace by designer Donatella Versace for the gala, which had a dress code of “Garden of Time.” Scott wore a sleeveless black shirt, matching trousers, a black vest with gold buttons, and a gold necklace, while Law opted for a classic tux with a bowtie. Versace herself dazzled in a mint green floor-length gown. Law and Scott share a connection through The Talented Mr. Ripley, as Law starred in the 1999 film adaptation of the novel, while Scott played the lead in a TV series based on the same source material.
Twenty years after The Talented Mr. Ripley film premiered, Andrew Scott was cast as the lead in a TV series based on the novel. In the series, Scott took over Matt Damon’s character, while Johnny Flynn portrayed a new version of Law’s role. Despite both projects being based on the same source material, they are not connected. Law expressed his thoughts on the new series, saying it couldn’t be further from the film adaptation and that it was interesting to see what scenes and threads still come to the surface despite the stylistic and pacing differences between the two versions. Law found it rewarding and interesting to watch the story from a new perspective.
Law expressed his enjoyment of the new series, acknowledging the great material and talented actors involved. He noted the distinct directorial styles of the two projects, with one being visual, colorful, and romantic, and the other being more forensic and sinister. Law believes that the director’s vision is reflected in the films they create. Scott also shared his experiences playing the notorious con man in the TV series, describing the character as not a reliable hero and someone who does terrible things. Scott had to find the vulnerable side of the character to bring out his real human side, as he is not a natural-born killer.
Prior to the series premiere, Andrew Scott discussed the “epic journey” he took while portraying the notorious con man in The Talented Mr. Ripley TV series. He highlighted the complexity of the character, who is not a reliable hero and does terrible things. Scott found the vulnerability in the character to be an important aspect that brings out his real human side, as he is not a natural-born killer. He described the experience of playing such a complex character as challenging but rewarding, as it allowed him to explore different facets of the character’s personality and motivations. The series offered a new perspective on the story and characters, giving both actors and viewers the opportunity to see The Talented Mr. Ripley in a fresh light.
