Grey’s Anatomystar Patrick Dempsey’s upcoming thriller drama seriesMemory of a Killerhas added another TV icon to its cast. The series follows a seasoned hitman living a double life as a family man, who has to face an even more deadly secret — he is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s
The show is in development with Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, and will be based on the 2003 Belgian seriesDe Zaak Alzheimer. Dempsey will play the leading role as a hitman named Angelo Ledda, and he will be joined in the cast by another iconic and successful television icon.
PerDeadline, Emmy-winningSopranosstar Michael Imperioli has joined the cast of the straight-to-series thriller, in his first series-regular role since appearing inThe White Lotusseason 2. Imperioli will play the role of Dutch, an Italian chef and restaurateur in the Bronx who runs a criminal enterprise, and is the oldest friend (and employer) of Dempsey’s hitman Angelo.
What This Means For Memory Of A Killer
The Pairing Is An Exciting Prospect For The Show
Memory of a Killerhas a strong and interesting premise, and the fact that the show is pairing Dempsey and Imperioli together brings two of TV’s most iconic stars together opposite one another. Playing the two leads gives these experienced stars the opportunity to bounce off one another and develop plenty of emotionally charged scenes.
Dempsey is best-known for his decade-long role asDr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd inGrey’s Anatomy, so he is no stranger to dealing with dramatic, high-stakes storylines. Imperioli is well-versed in the crime genre from his stint asChristoper Moltisanti onThe Sopranos, so both men are well-suited to their roles.
The show will give each actor a great opportunity to expand their range and really focus on connecting with their characters. Strong scripts and clever narrative direction will help, and the star power of both Dempsey and Imperioli should be more than enough to help makeMemory of a Killera successful show.
Our Take On Memory Of A Killer’s Casting
The Show Is Starting To Take Shape
The show is starting to take shape, and with two of its most prominent characters now cast, there is a clearer idea of the direction the show is going to go.Memory of a Killercould become a big hit for Fox, and securing Imperioli in the role of Dutch adds a strong dimension to a potentially antagonistic role.
Imperioli’s filmographyis strong and diverse, and has given him the tools that will help him in the role of Dutch. His strength as a performer will bring some much-needed gravitas to the role of a mob boss and restaurant owner, and he is the perfect addition toMemory of a Killer. It will be curious to see his chemistry withGrey’s Anatomy’s Dempsey.
Memory of a Killer
Cast
A seasoned hitman leading a double life as a family man faces an unrelenting adversary: early-onset Alzheimer’s.
