Meet the Cast of Dr Death Season 2: Familiar Faces and New Characters
Meet the talented cast of Dr Death Season 2! Edgar Ramirez stars as the infamous Dr Paolo Macchiarini, with Mandy Moore as Benita Alexander Luke Kirby portrays Dr Nathan Gamelli, while Ashley Madekwe takes on the role of Dr Ana Lasbrey Gustaf Hammarsten is Dr Anders Svensson, Jack Davenport plays Nils Headley, and Judy Reyes and Celestina Harris round out the cast as Amy and Lizzie Get ready for another thrilling season exploring the life and crimes of Dr Macchiarini!
Get ready for Dr Death Season 2, as the anthology series shifts its focus from the case of Christopher Duntsch to the shocking crimes of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. The cast features some well-known names, and here's a guide to the actors and the characters they portray.
If the name Dr. Paolo Macchiarini sounds familiar, it's because he has been making headlines recently. He was the subject of the Netflix documentary series "Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife." In addition to his scandalous love life, the once-revered doctor has been exposed for falsifying claims and performing experimental trachea transplants on patients.
Despite his claims of creating groundbreaking synthetic scaffolds seeded with patients’ own stem cells, an investigation revealed that he had actually been inserting plastic windpipes into people who were essentially treated like his human "guinea pigs." Nearly all of his patients suffered horrifying deaths, while hospital leaders reportedly attempted to conceal the truth. He was eventually apprehended, but the disturbing narrative remains a cautionary tale, now depicted in the newest season of the Peacock dramatization series Dr. Death, adapted from the popular Wondery podcast with the same name.
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Dr Death Season 2 cast & characters
Meet the main cast and characters for Season 2 of Dr. Death. The synopsis follows the story of 'Miracle Man' Paolo Macchiarini, a charming surgeon known for his groundbreaking operations. Investigative journalist Benita Alexander's life is forever changed as the line between personal and professional becomes blurred when she approaches Paolo for a story. As she uncovers the lengths Paolo will go to protect his secrets, a group of doctors on the other side of the world make shocking discoveries that cast doubt on everything about Paolo.
Paolo Macchiarini: Edgar Ramirez
Peacock
Edgar Ramirez portrays Paolo Macchiarini, a surgeon previously praised as a trailblazer in regenerative medicine. However, a lingering question persisted: why were his patients constantly perishing?
Macchiarini's deceitfulness extended beyond his professional life, encompassing his romance with Benita Alexander, as depicted in the series.
Ramirez has starred in Florida Man, Deliver Us From Evil, American Crime Story, and The Girl on the Train.
Benita Alexander: Mandy Moore
Peacock
In the film "Peacock," Mandy Moore portrays Benita Alexander, an investigative journalist assigned to profile the renowned but deceptive doctor, Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. Enthralled by his charisma, her world begins to crumble as she becomes entangled in his deceitful web.
After rising to fame as a singer, Moore has gone on to appear in various movies and TV shows, including A Walk to Remember, This is Us, and Grey’s Anatomy.
Dr Nathan Gamelli: Luke Kirby
Dr. Nathan Gamelli, portrayed by Luke Kirby, is a fellow surgeon at the prestigious Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Initially skeptical of Macchiarini, he stands alone in his doubts. However, his unwavering integrity and genuine concern for all patients motivate him to pursue the truth.
You may recognize Kirby as Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He’s also starred in Gossip Girl, The Deuce, and Glass.
Dr Ana Lasbrey: Ashley Madekwe
Peacock
Ashley Madekwe has been added to the Dr Death Season 2 lineup, playing the role of Dr Ana Lasbrey. Dr Lasbrey is a driven surgeon who looks up to Macchiarini and eventually becomes his closest ally at the Karolinska Institute. Will she eventually see past his deceitful ways?
A number of Madekwe’s acting accolades include The Strays, Umbrella Academy, Salem, and Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
Dr Anders Svensson: Gustaf Hammarsten
Gustaf Hammarsten portrays Dr. Anders Svensson, a researcher at the Karolinska Institute responsible for testing Macchiarini’s transplants on lab rats. He is depicted as a family man, whose involvement in the case grows more and more important as the series unfolds.
Hammarsten can be seen in titles such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Old, Together, and Thunder in My Heart.
Nils Headley: Jack Davenport
The character of Nils Headley, played by Jack Davenport, is the head honcho at the Karolinska Institute. He's determined to win the Nobel Prize and sees Macchiarini as the key to achieving that goal.
You may recognise Davenport as Norrington from the Pirates of the Caribbean films. He’s also appeared in Next of Kin, The Talented Mr Ripley, and Coupling.
Amy: Judy Reyes
Peacock
Judy Reyes plays Amy in Dr Death Season 2, a close friend of Benita’s and fellow journalist, one who is often the voice of reason in her life.
Reyes’ other acting accolades include Smile, Scrubs, The Circle, and Florida Man.
Lizzie: Celestina Harris
Paramount+
Celestina Harris plays Lizzie, Benita’s daughter who is initially distrustful of Macchiarini when he starts dating her mom.
Harris has had leading roles in Yuletide the Knot, Lioness, and Angelina. All the main cast and characters of Dr. Death Season 2 have been covered, and the season will be available in its entirety on Peacock on December 21. Check out our other TV & Movie hubs for more content.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I'm excited about the upcoming season of Dr. Death. The first season was a fascinating look into the dark side of the medical world, and I can't wait to see what the second season has in store. The cast looks great, and I'm especially interested in seeing Edgar Ramirez's portrayal of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini. I think it's important to tell stories like this, to show the dangers of putting blind trust in authority figures and the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
I'm also intrigued by the character of Benita Alexander, played by Mandy Moore. As an investigative journalist, she represents the voice of truth and justice, and I'm eager to see how she navigates the complex web of deceit and corruption that surrounds Dr. Macchiarini. Overall, I have high hopes for Dr. Death Season 2 and can't wait to binge-watch it when it comes out.
