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Hulu’s ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ Debutsox PKnox Praises Grace Van Patten’s Performance

Knox helped shape the dramatization as an executive producer to reclaim her story from years of sensational coverage.

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Overview

  • Hulu released the first two episodes on Aug. 20, with the eight-part series rolling out weekly on Wednesdays through the Oct. 1 finale.
  • Amanda Knox is an executive producer and co-wrote the final episode, guiding the series’ perspective on her case and its fallout.
  • Grace Van Patten worked closely with Knox, learned Italian for the role, and drew praise from Knox, who said the portrayal gave her “chills.”
  • Knox and former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito reunited at the New York premiere, joining cast members and producer Monica Lewinsky.
  • Early reactions note a focus on media bias and family impact, with some critics calling the portrayals uneven and Kercher’s depiction too limited.