Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox brings one of the 21st century’s most infamous true-crime stories to the screen with a fresh, scripted adaptation. Created by K.J. Steinberg, the limited series premieres on Wednesday, August 20, and traces Amanda Knox’s harrowing journey after being wrongfully imprisoned for the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy.
The show follows Knox’s battle to prove her innocence, spanning 15 years from the murder investigation through her eventual exoneration. Grace Van Patten leads the cast as Amanda Knox, alongside Crosby Fitzgerald, Joe Lanza, Rebecca Wisocky, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei. Grace’s younger sister, Anna Van Patten, plays Knox’s sister Deanna in the series.
With Knox herself serving as an executive producer alongside Monica Lewinsky, the production aimed to balance dramatic storytelling with factual accuracy, including filming in real European locations tied to the case.
Where Was The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Filmed?
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox was made in several countries so that it would accurately tell Knox’s story. Filming began in October 2024 and ended in March 2025. It took place in real Italian locations and in studios around the world.
1. Olevano Romano, Lazio, Italy
Olevano Romano, a beautiful hilltop town in Lazio, Italy, is where most of the work is done. These streets and squares were used to show Perugia, which is where the real events took place. Key street scenes were filmed in Italy in November 2024 to capture the real feel of life in a small town. Grace Van Patten and Giuseppe De Domenico were spotted filming near the Italian coastline, as shared on Instagram during the shoot.
The production also recreated portions of the Via della Pergola apartment complex, the real location associated with the 2007 case, using a mix of set construction and local exteriors. Filming here required close coordination with the Perugia community, who voiced both concern and pride about hosting such a sensitive story.
2. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
To complete the series’ production, crews traveled to Vancouver, Canada, where additional sequences were shot in December 2024. Vancouver is a popular filming destination for true-crime dramas and doubled for various European street and court settings.
Indoor scenes and extended interrogation sequences were shot at The Bridge Studios in Burnaby, B.C. The controlled environment allowed filmmakers to recreate the high-intensity police questioning scenes with precision, giving the cast and crew privacy for these emotionally heavy moments.
3. Budapest, Hungary
Some courtroom and institutional interiors were filmed in Budapest, Hungary, known for its historic architecture and cost-effective production facilities. Hungary provided versatile backdrops that could pass for Italian legal and government buildings.
Behind the Scenes: Recreating a Global True-Crime Story
Filming The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox required a delicate balance between authenticity and respect for those involved. Knox herself was present for several shoots, especially the emotional recreation of her police interrogations. Cast and crew spent two full 10-hour days filming the interrogation scenes from multiple angles, capturing the psychological pressure she endured.
Showrunner K.J. Steinberg emphasized that the production paid special attention to cultural and language nuances. Italian dialogue, legal procedures, and local customs were carefully incorporated to reflect the mistranslations and misunderstandings central to Knox’s case.
Perugia officials closely monitored the few scenes filmed in the city to ensure sensitivity. Former city councilor Margherita Scoccia and Mayor Vittoria Ferdinandi highlighted the importance of maintaining control over depictions of the tragic events. The city requested to approve every scene filmed locally to preserve Meredith Kercher’s memory and the community’s dignity.
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