From McDreamy to killer: Fans shocked by Patrick Dempsey's chilling transformation in new thriller
You know him best as McDreamy aka Dr. Derek Shepherd but actor Patrick Dempsey is trading saving lives for taking them in his brand new series Memory of a Killer.
Memory of a Killer premieres Monday, January 26, only on Stan.
Dempsey leads the show as hitman, Angelo Doyle, who leads a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret.
Michael Imperioli, best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos, stars opposite Dempsey in the role of Dutch, Angelo's oldest friend and an accomplished chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise.
McDreamy? Is that you? ABC America / Stan
Fans respond to Dempsey's career pivot
As the Memory of a Killer trailer premiered, many fans were shocked to see Dempsey in such a dark role.
"Surprised to see them cast a guy like Dempsey in a role like this. I'll definitely give it a shot," one viewer commented.
A second wrote: "Is Dr Shepherd killing people now????"
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Safe to say Dempsey's fans did not see this dark role coming for the actor. WireImage
Others applauded Dempsey's acting range: "From a neurologist doctor saving lives to a hitman taking lives, love it!"
One TV buff thought the casting made total sense: "Patrick Dempsey looks perfect for this role.
"The premise of following someone as their mind deteriorates is such a gripping angle for a thriller. Looking forward to seeing how they develop this."
"Dempsey? I'm in!" Another fan was quickly convinced to watch the series.
What is Memory of a Killer about?
Memory of a Killer is Inspired by the book and 2003 award-winning Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer.
The dramatic thriller that follows New York hitman Angelo Doyle (Dempsey) who must protect his family and hunt down his enemies while battling a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's.
Hitman Angelo Doyle (played by Dempsey) also battles a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's. Stan
Who stars in Memory of a Killer?
While audiences will be most eager to see Dempsey and Imperioli's performances, the series also stars Richard Harmon as Joe, a hitman; Odeya Rush as Maria, Angelo's daughter; Daniel David Stewart as Jeff, Maria's husband; Peter Gadiot as Dave, a local police detective and Gina Torres as Special Agent Linda Grant.
The series also stars Michael Imperioli, best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos. Stan
Who are the creators of Memory of a Killer?
Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment.
Executive producers include Aaron Zelman, Glenn Kessler, Ed Whitmore, Tracey Malone, Cathy Schulman, David Schulner, and series star Patrick Dempsey.
Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.
Memory of a Killer premieres Monday, January 26, only on Stan.
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