Mandy Moore to Star Opposite Edgar Ramirez in Second Season of Peacock Anthology Series DR. DEATH
Actress and singer Mandy Moore (Tangled, This is Us) has signed on to star in and executive produce the second season of the Peacock anthology series, Dr. Death, opposite Edgar Ramirez.
Season 2 of Dr. Death will feature the “Miracle Man” storyline from the third season of the Wondery podcast. Paolo Macchiarini (Ramirez) is a charming surgeon, renowned for his innovative operations that earn him the nickname “Miracle Man.” When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur. She falls into a whirlwind romance with Paolo only to realize she’d be uncovering more about him than she would have ever imagined. As Benita learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors halfway across the world make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything about the “Miracle Man” into question.
The new season hails from showrunner, writer, and executive producer Ashley Michel Hoban. Patrick Macmanus, who served as showrunner, writer, and EP of the show’s freshman season, will executive produce Season 2 via his Littleton Road Productions banner, under his overall deal with UCP. Jennifer Morrison and Laura Belsey will split directing duties. Morrison is set to direct episodes one to four; Belsey will direct 5-8.
Moore is also attached to star in and executive produce Twin Flames, a series inspired by another hit Wondery podcast, which is in development at Hulu.
via: Deadline