Behind the Scenes: Scarpetta Season 2 Wraps Fast

The second season of Scarpetta wrapped up filming in Tennessee faster than expected. Jamie Lee Curtis, playing Dorothy Farinelli, shared a photo with Ariana DeBose on set and announced her final day of shooting. The two previously worked together in Freaky Friday, which Curtis jokingly mentioned in her Instagram caption when inviting DeBose to join the show. DeBose plays Lucy Farinelli-Watson, Dorothy’s daughter, and has brought energy and humor to the set. Curtis praised her in the caption, mentioning how they shared a dressing room and even sang together while brushing their teeth.Scarpetta is based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling novels about forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta solving crimes. The show alternates between past and present timelines, with Nicole Kidman as adult Scarpetta and Rosy McEwen playing her younger self. The cast includes well-known faces like Simon Baker, Bobby Cannavale, and Tiya Sircar. Season 1 premiered in March, and production for season 2 started right after. The quick filming schedule suggests a tight turnaround between seasons, which is unusual for streaming shows without a set release date. Nine new actors join the returning cast, including William Zabka and David Arquette. Some of them have family ties to the crew—Jake Cannavale is Bobby Cannavale’s real son, and Stella Baker is Simon Baker’s daughter. The show’s mix of returning and new faces aims to keep the story fresh. Critics gave season 1 mixed reviews, with some praising the cast’s performances and others finding the storytelling unfocused.