How Amanda Knox Landed an Unlikely Cameo in Peacock Comedy ‘Laid’
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Ryan Gajewski
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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.
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- 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.
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Amanda Knox, Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, Tommy Martinez, Sally Bradford McKenna, Nahnatchka Khan, Meredith Kercher, Raffaele Sollecito, Margaret Qualley, Peacock, Hulu, Laid