If you lived through the media circus of the early 2000s, chances are you’ve heard the name Amanda Knox.
An American exchange student in Italy, Amanda was wrongfully convicted of the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.
What followed was a sensationalised legal saga that played out on the world stage.
Now, a new retelling is diving deeper into Amanda’s personal journey — from being vilified in the headlines to fighting for her freedom and reclaiming her life.
Where can I watch the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox hits Disney+ on August 20, with a double-episode premiere and new twists dropping weekly.
New to Disney+? You can sign up here to stream the series when it drops.
Who is cast in the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?
Grace Van Patten (Tell Me Lies) leads the cast as Amanda, alongside Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, and more.
The project comes from This Is Us writer KJ Steinberg and is backed by 20th Television and The Littlefield Company.
Amanda Knox herself also serves as an executive producer, alongside her husband Chris Robinson.
Watch the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox trailer below, then keep reading.
Is the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox based on a true story?
Yes, the series is inspired by the real-life case of Amanda Knox, the American exchange student who was arrested in 2007 for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while living in Perugia, Italy.
What followed was one of the most sensationalised trials of the 2000s — marked by a media frenzy, multiple convictions and appeals, and years of public scrutiny.
After spending four years in an Italian prison, Amanda was acquitted by Italy’s highest court in 2015.
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