The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
| Screenplay by | Abe Sylvia |
| Based on | The Eyes of Tammy Faye by Fenton Bailey Randy Barbato |
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| Cinematography | Mike Gioulakis |
| Edited by | Mary Jo Markey |
| Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
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| Distributed by | Searchlight Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an upcoming American drama film directed by Michael Showalter, based on the documentary of the same name by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
Premise
Depicts the history of televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker.
Cast
- Jessica Chastain as Tammy Faye Bakker
- Chandler Head as Young Tammy Faye
- Andrew Garfield as Jim Bakker
- Cherry Jones as Rachel LaValley
- Sam Jaeger as Roe Messner
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Jerry Falwell
- Gabriel Olds as Pat Robertson
- Mark Wystrach as Gary Paxton
- Frederic Lehne as Fred Grover
- Jay Huguley as Jimmy Swaggart
Production
It was announced in May 2019 that Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield were cast to star in the film, with Michael Showalter directing.[1] Chastain detailed in an August 2019 interview she had acquired the rights to Faye’s life in 2012. Chastain will also be doing her own singing in the film.[2] In October 2019, Cherry Jones joined the cast of the film.[3] In November 2019, Sam Jaeger, Vincent D'Onofrio, Gabriel Olds, Mark Wystrach, Chandler Head, Fredric Lehne and Jay Huguley joined the cast of the film.[4][5][6]
Filming began in October 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield to Star in Tammy Faye Pic for Fox Searchlight (EXCLUSIVE)
- ^ Jessica Chastain on Making ‘It: Chapter Two,’ Singing in Upcoming Tammy Faye Bakker Biopic
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 7, 2019). "'The Eyes of Tammy Faye': Emmy-Winner Cherry Jones Joins Jessica Chastain & Andrew Garfield In Fox Searchlight Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 5, 2019). "'The Handmaid's Tale' Actor Sam Jaeger Cast In 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2019). "Vincent D'Onofrio To Play Jerry Falwell In Fox Searchlight's 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Kirstie Alley To Star In ‘A Family Affair’; Ethan Cutkosky Joins ‘Alex/October’; Jay Huguley Cast In ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
- ^ "Jessica Chastain's 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' Casting Call for a Church Scene". ProjectCasting. October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
- ^ Welch, Rebecca (September 25, 2019). "Jessica Chastain's Next Starring Vehicle Is Casting". Backstage. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Andrew Garfield To Star In Lin-Manuel Miranda Netflix Adaptation of ‘Rent’ Playwright Jonathan Larson’s ‘tick, tick…boom!’