Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen to Star in JonBenét Ramsey Limited Series

Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen will star in the Paramount+ true crime series 'JonBenét Ramsey', covering the unsolved 1996 case of the young girl found dead at six. Directed by Anne Sewitsky, the eight-episode series will explore JonBenét's parents' ordeal amidst intense public scrutiny.

Actors Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen are set to headline a forthcoming limited series, tentatively titled 'JonBenét Ramsey'.

The eight-episode true crime series, slated for Paramount+, delves into the infamous 1996 murder case of JonBenét Ramsey, a six-year-old found strangled in her home. The case remains unsolved to this day, despite significant media attention.

Directed by Anne Sewitsky, the series will feature McCarthy, 54, and Owen, 59, portraying the grief-stricken parents, Patsy and John Ramsey, as they navigate the aftermath of their daughter's murder amidst public and media scrutiny. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, with writing by Harrison Query and Tommy Wallach, 'JonBenét Ramsey' promises to be a riveting exploration of a case that captivated a nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)