The Act (TV series)
| The Act | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Starring | Patricia Arquette |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production company | Universal Cable Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hulu |
The Act is an upcoming American true crime anthology drama web television series set to premiere on Hulu.
Premise
The first season follows "Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother. Her quest for independence opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder."[1]
Cast and characters
- Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard
- Joey King as Gypsy Blanchard
- Chloe Sevigny as Mel
- AnnaSophia Robb as Lacey
Production
Development
On July 21, 2017, it was announced that Hulu had put the production into development. The potential series was expected to be written by Michelle Dean and Nick Antosca based on Dean's Buzzfeed article "Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom To Be Murdered." Writ Large, who acquired the screen rights to the article in 2016, was set to produce. Production companies involved with the series include Universal Cable Productions.[2]
On May 18, 2018, it was reported that Hulu had given the production a series order. It was further announced that Dean and Antosca would serve as co-showrunners and executive produce alongside Greg Shephard and Britton Rizzio.[1][3] On August 1, 2018, it was announced that Laura de Clermont-Tonnerre would direct the series' first episode.[4]
Casting
On September 5, 2018, it was announced that Patricia Arquette had been cast in the lead role of Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy's mother.[5]
On September 6, 2018, it was announced that Joey King had been cast in the role of Gypsy Blanchard.[6]
On September 12, 2018, it was announced that Chloe Sevigny had been cast in the role of Mel, and that AnnaSophia Robb had been cast in the role of Lacey, Mel's daughter.[7]
References
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (May 18, 2018). "Hulu Orders 'The Act' True-Crime Anthology Series From Nick Antosca & Michelle Dean". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 21, 2017). "True-Crime Anthology Series From Nick Antosca & Michelle Dean In Works At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 18, 2018). "True Crime Anthology Series 'The Act' Set at Hulu". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (August 1, 2018). "Universal Cable Productions Sets Four Female Pilot Directors (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 5, 2018). "Patricia Arquette To Star In Hulu True-Crime Anthology Series 'The Act'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 6, 2018). "Patricia Arquette To Star In Hulu True-Crime Anthology Series 'The Act'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 12, 2018). "Patricia Arquette To Star In Hulu True-Crime Anthology Series 'The Act'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2018.