What readers stated concerning the restricted collection position
Readers Say
Readers debated Elizabeth Banks’ position as Karen Learn, suggesting Anne Hathaway, Amanda Peet, Annie Murphy, and extra.
Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Learn in Prime Video’s upcoming restricted collection concerning the excessive profile case and readers are considerably divided, in line with the outcomes of an off-the-cuff Boston.com ballot.
Banks, a Pittsfield native may even government produce the present, alongside showrunner Justin Noble, identified for “The Intercourse Lives of Faculty Ladies” and David E. Kelley from “Massive Little Lies.”
The present, additionally developed by Warner Bros Tv, will discover “society’s obsession with true crime, the attract of conspiracy, and the deepening disaster of belief in our establishments,” per The Hollywood Reporter.
It is going to be based mostly on Legislation & Crime and The Wondery’s podcast “Karen,” and is separate from the display adaptation Learn and protection lawyer Alan Jackson signed with LBI productions following the trial. Learn herself is uninvolved within the manufacturing and has since spoken out towards it.
“There may be extra to this story — I received’t say one other facet, I believe that the general public at giant is aware of this story, they know the reality, however there’s much more to it than what, I believe, Elizabeth Banks is aware of at this level,” Learn, 45, stated of the Prime Video manufacturing on The Howie Carr Present Aug. 28.
Learn, a Mansfield native, was acquitted of second-degree homicide and manslaughter within the homicide of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe this previous June. Learn’s legal professionals argued she was framed in a legislation enforcement coverup and have floated an alternate concept that O’Keefe was killed inside the house. The 2025 retrial got here after the April 2024 trial was dominated a mistrial resulting from a hung jury.
She continues to be dealing with a pending wrongful loss of life lawsuit from O’Keefe’s household.
We requested readers in the event that they agreed with the casting of Elizabeth Banks as Karen Learn. We heard from greater than 250 readers who shared their reactions together with alternate casting concepts. A majority of readers (48%) agreed that casting Banks was the correct transfer. As Joann in Andover merely put it: “MA woman.” One other 38% of readers voted “No,” and the remaining 14% both voted “Who?” or “Different.”
Do you agree with the casting of Elizabeth Banks as Karen Learn?
Some readers provided different actors they’d prefer to see within the position, together with Anne Hathaway, Annie Murphy, Susie Abromeit, Diane Lane, and Claire Danes.
Carla D. in Belchertown commented, “It’s all a tragedy nonetheless the story must be advised.”
Right here’s what readers needed to say:
Sure, nailed it
“Couldn’t have picked [a] higher particular person than Elizabeth Banks for this position. She’s going to carry that Pittsfield grit. Everybody from Pittsfield is aware of she’s the true deal and we are able to all testify.” – Matt H., Pittsfield
“Superior casting! Elizabeth Banks is a incredible actress as lately seen in ‘The Higher Sister.’ Nice to see an area because the lead and government producer!!” – Kevin, Ayer
“My guess is the present can’t match the drama of the particular trial!” – Robert H., Scottsdale, Arizona
“I hope they use some Canton individuals as extras.” – Steve, Canton
No, I don’t see it
“Claire Danes would have been good.” – Marie, Malden
“First off: Chris Evans as John O’Keefe is the obvious casting alternative. Elizabeth Banks is proficient, and may actually deal with Karen Learn’s Massachusetts regional accent. However based mostly on Amanda Peet’s roles in 2002’s “Igby Goes Down” 2008’s “What Doesn’t Kill You”, Peet as Learn. If not Amanda Peet then Lili Taylor. Patti D’Arbanville as Decide Beverly Cannone, Jeremy Renner as blogger Aiden Karney, and a Constance Wu cameo as Mayor Michelle Wu (for John’s funeral procession scene).”– Mia, Dorchester
‘It’s all a tragedy’
“Dissatisfied in Elizabeth Banks for taking the position; Karen was responsible and must be in jail and this case shouldn’t be glamorized.” – Isabelle, Somerville
“It’s all a tragedy nonetheless the story must be advised.” – Carla from Belchertown
“I believe casting Moe from The Simpsons is extra correct than Elizabeth Banks…..give me a break”– DOC, Stoughton
“I want to see different selections too. Anne Hathaway resembles KR greater than EB.” – Jeff, Medford
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