Jake Cannavale is starring in Prime Video’s “Scarpetta” with Nicole Kidman and his dad Bobby Cannavale. Plus, he fronts the band Vixen Maw.
Jake Cannavale (2026)
Host Lori Rosales interviews actor and musician Jake Cannavale—son of Bobby Cannavale—who stars alongside his father in the Prime Video series “Scarpetta.” Jake discusses their first collaboration on “Nurse Jackie” and the unique experience of preparing to play the younger version of his father’s character, Pete Marino, in the new series. Additionally, Jake tells us about his New York-based grindcore band, Vixen Maw, where he is the frontman.
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Mini-Biography:
Born on May 1, 1995, in Manhattan, New York, Jake Cannavale is an actor and musician. The son of actor Bobby Cannavale and screenwriter Jenny Lumet, he made his television debut in 2012 alongside his father on “Nurse Jackie” and later gained recognition as the rookie bounty hunter Toro Calican in the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.” His acting credits also include a Broadway debut in Larry David’s “Fish in the Dark,” roles in films like “Eat Brains Love” and “Inside Man,” and a starring role in the Prime Video series “Scarpetta,” where he plays the younger version of his father’s character, Pete Marino. Along with his screen work, Cannavale is a prominent figure in the grindcore community as the frontman of the band “Vixen Maw,” where he provides aggressive vocals for their high-speed, experimental sound, and has released music under other projects such as “Vvitchboy” and “Diabolicus.
About Scarpetta
“Scarpetta” brings Patricia Cornwell’s iconic literary character to life in a gripping series starring Nicole Kidman as “Dr. Kay Scarpetta.” With skilled hands and an unnerving eye, this unrelenting medical examiner is determined to serve as the voice of the victims, unmask a serial killer, and prove that her career-making case from 28 years prior isn’t also her undoing. Set against the backdrop of modern forensic investigation, the series delves beyond the crime scene to explore the psychological complexities of both perpetrators and investigators, creating a multi-layered thriller that examines the toll of pursuing justice at all costs.
Official Site: Scarpetta
Official Instagram: Vixen Maw
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: March 3, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Prime Video, Blumhouse Television, Blossom Films, Comet Pictures, P & S Projects, Amazon MGM Studios, Vixen Maw