"Exploring the Enduring Allure of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley Across Film and Television"
TL;DR
Filmmakers are drawn to adapting Patricia Highsmith's character Tom Ripley, a con artist with a sketchy background, as he serves as a blank slate to explore the mores and concerns of different eras. Despite his lack of traditional hero qualities, including charm and clear goals, filmmakers have attempted to portray him in various angles, from a criminal to a sociopath, resulting in five films and a new Netflix series starring different actors.
- Why Filmmakers Love to Adapt Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley The New York Times
- In Netflix's 'Ripley', Andrew Scott humanizes a legendary conman NPR
- Ripley on Netflix makes a key change from the film and the book. Slate
- Ripley review – Andrew Scott is absolutely spellbinding The Guardian
- Best Tom Ripley Movies and Adaptations Ranked IndieWire
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