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How Amanda Knox Landed an Unlikely Cameo in Peacock Comedy ‘Laid’
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Ryan Gajewski
scrn logline
True crime icon Amanda Knox makes a surprise cameo in the Peacock comedy series 'Laid,' putting a darkly humorous spin on her own headline-making saga.
beat sheet
- Knox, who was famously acquitted of murder charges in Italy, plays herself in the final episode of 'Laid,' with the showrunners citing her story's thematic ties to the show's protagonist.
- Stephanie Hsu, known for her likable screen presence, was cast as the lead character Ruby, who the showrunners say is 'genuinely unlikable,' highlighting her acting range.
call sheet
Amanda Knox, Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, Tommy Martinez, Sally Bradford McKenna, Nahnatchka Khan, Meredith Kercher, Raffaele Sollecito, Margaret Qualley, Peacock, Hulu, Laid