Jude Law gives honest verdict on Netflixs The Talented Mr Ripley adaptation [Video]

The Talented Mr Ripley star Jude Law has shared his thoughts on Netflix’s remake of Patricia Highsmith’s best-selling 1955 novel.

Released on 4 April, the streamer’s Ripley series stars Andrew Scott as the titular Tom Ripley, a down-on-his-luck grifter hired by a wealthy man to convince his vagabond son Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn) to return home.

Law originated the role of Dickie in Anthony Minghella’s 1999 movie, which starred Matt Damon as Ripley.

In a new interview, the English actor told Entertainment Weekly: “I’m enjoying it. How can one not? It’s such great material.

“You’re in great hands with wonderful actors, and it’s such an interesting character,” Law, 51, said.

Arguing that “Steve Zaillian’s [version], in many ways, couldn’t be further from Anthony’s”, Law added: “It’s very interesting to see what scenes and threads still come …