{"id":1985199,"date":"2025-08-28T18:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1985199"},"modified":"2025-08-28T18:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:57:05","slug":"elizabeth-banks-takes-on-karen-read-role-joining-dennis-quaid-and-patricia-arquette-in-true-crime-realm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/elizabeth-banks-takes-on-karen-read-role-joining-dennis-quaid-and-patricia-arquette-in-true-crime-realm\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabeth Banks takes on Karen Read role, joining Dennis Quaid and Patricia Arquette in true crime realm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/elizabeth-banks-hollywood-bizarre-sexism-female-filmmakers-women-dont-like-math\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Elizabeth Banks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Elizabeth Banks<\/a> is reportedly taking on a polarizing role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Prime Video and Warner Bros. Television are in talks to produce a crime drama series telling the story of Karen Read&#8217;s acquittal for the murder of her boyfriend, John O&#8217;Keefe, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/08\/elizabeth-banks-karen-read-limited-series-david-e-kelley-1236498327\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Deadline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Deadline<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Banks will not only star in the series as Read, but will executive produce, sources told the outlet. Read&#8217;s case garnered intense attention from Americans, partly through the media and TikTok.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/karen-read-didnt-do-crime-says-jury-foreman-after-acquitting-her-murder-charges-report\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Karen Read 'Didn't Do This Crime', Says Jury Foreman After Acquitting Her Of Murder Charges: Report;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Karen Read &#8216;Didn&#8217;t Do This Crime&#8217;, Says Jury Foreman After Acquitting Her Of Murder Charges: Report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">O&#8217;Keefe, a Boston police officer, was found dead outside a home in 2022. At the time, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/karen-read\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read was accused;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Read was accused<\/a> of striking O&#8217;Keefe with her vehicle and leaving him to die after a night of drinking with friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read faced charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a deadly accident in connection with O&#8217;Keefe&#8217;s death. She pleaded not guilty and her first appearance in the courtroom ended with a mistrial.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS\/mvaj7wvj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read On The Fox News App;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In June, jurors found Read not guilty of second-degree murder, the top charge, but guilty of a lesser offense of operating a vehicle under the influence with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or greater.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Karen Read hugs lawyer Alan Jackson after a not guilty verdict of second-degree murder is read on June 18.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Like What You\u2019re Reading? 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Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Banks isn&#8217;t the only star to take on an infamous true crime role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Earlier this week, Netflix revealed that &#8220;Sons of Anarchy&#8221; star Charlie Hunnam will be taking on the role of infamous murderer Ed Gein in the third season of their anthology series, &#8220;Monster.&#8221; The streaming service shared a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/netflix\/status\/1960703852518187107\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:poster;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">poster<\/a> for the series, set to premiere in October, on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Amanda Knox&#8217;s story was recently explored by Hulu in &#8220;The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.&#8221; Actress Grace Van Patten portrayed Knox as the show explored her wrongful conviction for the death of her roommate in Italy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Joey King and Patricia Arquette teamed up to tell the story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in 2019&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/entertainment\/tv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;The Act.&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;The Act.&#8221;<\/a> Arquette portrayed Clauddine Blanchard, Gypsy Rose&#8217;s mother, in the Hulu series. For years, Clauddine, who was believed to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, allegedly forced her daughter to live as if she had severe illnesses. Eventually, Gypsy Rose convinced her boyfriend to kill her mother.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Gypsy Blanchard (left) in a wheelchair and Dee Dee Blanchard (right) with her arms around Gypsy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"460\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/RF6pKBThjX4fDpYPRFruRA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTExMDM7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/2a7723fe9d77b048050543d8dcc98684\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Clauddine Blanchard is believed to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, also known as Factitious disorder imposed on another, which is a form of child abuse.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/dennis-quaid-confesses-wife-creeped-out-his-serial-killer-role-was-little-iffy-there\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dennis Quaid;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dennis Quaid<\/a> recently starred as the &#8220;Happy Face Killer&#8221; in a crime drama television series. Paramount+&#8217;s &#8220;Happy Face&#8221; told the story of Keith Hunter Jesperson, who was discovered to be a serial killer by his daughter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Quaid told Fox News Digital his role in the serial killer series creeped out his wife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It was a little iffy there for a couple of hours afterwards because, you know, that&#8217;d be creepy for me, too,&#8221; he admitted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;But she knows me,&#8221; Quaid added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/elizabeth-banks-takes-karen-read-role-joining-dennis-quaid-patricia-arquette-true-crime-realm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Elizabeth Banks takes on Karen Read role, joining Dennis Quaid and Patricia Arquette in true crime realm;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Elizabeth Banks takes on Karen Read role, joining Dennis Quaid and Patricia Arquette in true crime realm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabeth Banks is reportedly taking on a polarizing role. Prime Video and Warner Bros. Television are in talks to produce a crime drama series telling the story of Karen Read&#8217;s acquittal for the murder of her boyfriend, John O&#8217;Keefe, Deadline reported. Banks will not only star in the series as Read, but will executive produce, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1985200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[314429,347815,357171,348300,357172,357169,357168,345071,357170],"class_list":["post-1985199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-alan-jackson","tag-amanda-knox","tag-dennis-quaid","tag-elizabeth-banks","tag-gypsy-rose-blanchard","tag-john-okeefe","tag-karen-read","tag-patricia-arquette","tag-warner-bros-television"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Elizabeth-Banks-takes-on-Karen-Read-role-joining-Dennis-Quaid.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1985199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1985199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1985199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1985200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1985199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1985199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1985199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}