Sharon Horgan on why she was “in bits all the time” filming the Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox

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Sharon Horgan expresses feeling moved while working on “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,” as she discovered a personal link to the true account’s events.

I’m thrilled to pieces about the fact that the actress from “Bad Sisters” takes on the role of my character, Amanda’s mother, Edda Mellas, in the Hulu series that explores Knox’s miscarriage of justice concerning Meredith Kercher’s murder.

In this series created by KJ Steinberg, Grace Van Patten plays the role of Knox, with Knox and Monica Lewinsky serving as executive producers.)

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When addressing her role as Edda, Horgan expressed it was a challenging experience since her own daughters were similar in age to Amanda Knox during the events in Perugia.

Indeed, I found myself consistently emotional. To be honest, I struggled to maintain control over my actions, as I confessed to Deadline. It was extremely challenging for me to resist falling back into that situation.

Initially, Horgan had some doubts about whether she was suitable for the part. However, after a conversation with Knox, she managed to establish a bond with Edda.

During the Zoom meeting, Amanda was the one who convinced me with her heartfelt conversation about her mother,” the celebrity remarked.

She talked about her experiences during her time in prison, sharing the hardships she faced. However, she expressed, ‘Despite everything I endured, I believe my mother suffered even more.’

I have a 17-year-old and a 24-year-old, and her words really touched me. This conversation sparked a thought in me: “I believe I’m capable of taking on this challenge.

According to Horgan, she experienced a particular type of urgency to ensure the story was accurate, given that Edda was on the set with her daughter during the visit.

Horgan stated that there was an ongoing sense of responsibility he felt towards the people involved in the story, as he had it, and everyone concerned was incredibly cautious in their handling of the situation. This feeling of pressure never subsided throughout.

“You always felt like you were in safe hands and the story was in safe hands.”

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox streams on Hulu and Disney +.

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2025-08-25 15:19