Yahoo Lifestyle Jude Law and Andrew Scott unite for a “Talented Mr. Ripley” crossover at 2024 Met Gala
Tom and Dickie: No Way Home.
Tommy, how’s the posing?
Andrew Scott and Jude Law united for an unexpected Talented Mr. Ripley crossover on the 2024 Met Gala red (er, green and beige) carpet.
Law, who played Dickie Greenleaf in Anthony Minghella’s 1999 film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley, was photographed alongside Scott, who plays the titular Tom Ripley in Netflix’s new eight-episode series Ripley.
The duo posed alongside Donatella Versace at the event in New York City, which bore the theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
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In the series helmed by Steven Zaillian, Scott plays the cunning protagonist who travels to Europe to befriend the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf (here played by Johnny Flynn), gradually building a strong relationship with him until their friendship takes a sudden turn. Matt Damon portrayed Tom in the 1999 film, which earned Law an Oscar nomination for his turn as Dickie.
Law previously spoke about watching the new series 25 years after the release of his iteration of Ripley. "Steve Zaillian's, in many ways, couldn't be further from Anthony's," he said. "It's very interesting to see what scenes and threads still come to the surface, even if they are very different stylistically and in their pacing."
"I'm enjoying it," Law continued. "How can one not? It's such great material. You're in great hands with wonderful actors, and it's such an interesting character. Both versions reflect the director in many ways. One is visual, colorful, and romantic. The other is quite forensic and more sinister. Film, to me, often reflects the person at the helm of the camera."
Law also stated that he hasn’t watched Minghella’s film in a long time. "it was funny how many of the scenes are similar and kicked up so many memories in my mind," he said. "And how well I knew it. I kept thinking, 'Oh God, I remember this.' Down to the name of Dickie's maid, Ermelinda. I always remember saying, 'Ermelinda, Ermelinda.' There was an emotional level, too, to revisiting those characters."
The 2024 Met Gala was co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, and Zendaya. Visit EW’s 2024 Met Gala gallery to see all the celebrity looks from this year’s event.
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