Joshua Jackson joins Lizzy Caplan on Paramount+'s Fatal Attraction

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Jackson is joining the Fatal Attraction TV series, playing the Dan Gallagher role that Michael Douglas made famous in the 1987 psychosexual thriller film. Caplan will play Glenn Close's iconic role, Alex Forrest, who obsesses over Dan after a brief affair. The Fatal Attraction series, written by Alexandra Cunningham, explores the timeless themes of marriage and infidelity through the lens of modern attitudes towards strong women, personality disorders and coercive control. “Joshua is an incredible talent who creates beautifully complicated characters on both the screen and stage,” said Nicole Clemens, president, Paramount+ Original Scripted Series. “He and Lizzy are perfectly matched to tell a nuanced and modern narrative about the complexities of the human psyche. We’re thrilled to partner with them to bring this provocative and captivating story to a new generation.”