Joshua Jackson replaces Jamie Dornan as new 'Dr. Death' in upcoming drama series

A new Dr. Death is has become a part of Peacock series. Actor Joshua Jackson has replaced Fifty Shes of Grey fame actor Jamie Dornan as Dr. Death. This casting change was caused due to delay in shooting schedule because of Coronavirus pandemic.

Joshua Jackson replaces Jamie Dornan in Dr. Death

ongoing Coronavirus pandemic brought global entertainment industry to a complete standstill. subsequent lockdown caused a major delay in several movie premiere and production schedules. w, this pandemic has also resulted in a major casting change in upcoming Peacock series, Dr. Death.

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According to Variety’s report, Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson has replaced actor Jamie Dornan in series’ titular role. report states that Fifty Shes of Grey actor parted ways from project since its production schedule was heavily delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic. Even though Jamie Dornan has left project, or Dr. Death cast members, Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater are still part of show.

Joshua Jackson has many critically acclaimed projects in his filmography and TV career. He became a household name with his role on WB series Dawson’s Creek and n he went on to star in shows like When y See Us, Fringe, and Affair. Joshua Jackson also starred alongside Reese Wirspoon and Kerry Washington in Hulu limited series Little Fires Everywhere.

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What is plot of Dr. Death?

This brand new Peacock drama series is based on true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch. Dr. Duntsch (Joshua Jackson) is a flourishing neurosurgeon in Dallas Medical Community. His brilliant mind and charisma help him to grow his practice and gain fame at same time. But everything changes when Dr. Duntsch starts performing complex spinal surgeries regularly.

se surgeries eir leave patients permanently paralysed or de. Two fellow doctors Robert Henderson (Alec Baldwin), a neurosurgeon and Randall Kirby (Christian Slater), a vascular surgeon, step out to stop Dr. Duntsch from performing his dangerous surgeries. Dr. Death will be based on Wondery podcast of same name.

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