‘Dr. Death’: Peacock Anthology Series Adds Five To Recurring Cast For Season 2
First Published on Deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Peacock has set its recurring cast for Season 2 of Dr. Death, adding Rita Volk (Faking It) Judy Reyes (Succession), Jack Davenport (Ten Percent), Annika Boras (Succession), and Sandra Andreis (Snabba Cash).
Season 2 of the anthology series will feature the “Miracle Man” storyline based on the most recent third season of the Wondery podcast. Paolo Macchiarini, played by Edgar Ramirez, is a charming surgeon, renowned for his innovative operations that earn him the nickname “Miracle Man.” When investigative journalist Benita Alexander (Mandy Moore) approaches him for a story, the line between personal and professional begins to blur, changing her life forever. As she 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.
Previously announced Season 2 cast also includes Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe and Gustaf Hammarsten.
Season one of Dr. Death, based on the first season of the hit Wondery podcast,explored the psyche of disgraced Texas Neurosurgeon, Dr. Christopher Duntsch (Joshua Jackson), who maimed or killed 33 out of 38 patients over his career. The series was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Limited Series.
Season 2 hails from showrunner, writer, and executive producer Ashley Michel Hoban (Dr. Death S1, The Girl from Plainville). 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. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Taylor Latham executive produce for Escape Artists, along with Aaron Hart, Hernan Lopez and Marshall Lewy for Wondery and Linda Gase. Deadline exclusively announced Jennifer Morrison and Laura Belsey will split directing duties. Morrison is set to direct episodes one to four; Belsey will direct 5-8. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.
Volk is known for her role as Amy Raudenfeld in MTV’s Faking It. Additional TV credits include Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes, and Condor. Volk also starred in Edward Burns’ Summer Days, Summer Nights. She is repped by Venture Entertainment Partners, Buchwald, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.