The Act (TV series)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production company | Universal Cable Productions |
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| 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
- Calum Worthy as Nick
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
In September 2018, it was announced that Patricia Arquette, Joey King, Chloe Sevigny, and AnnaSophia Robb had been cast in starring roles.[5][6][7] On October 2, 2018, it was reported that Calum Worthy had joined the cast in a starring role.[8]
Filming
Principal photography for the series is scheduled to commence in mid-October 2018 in Savannah, Georgia.[9]
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). "'The Act': Joey King To Star In Hulu True-Crime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 12, 2018). "'The Act': Chloë Sevigny & AnnaSophia Robb To Star In Hulu True-Crime Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (October 2, 2018). "'The Act': Calum Worthy To Star In Hulu's True-Crime Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ^ Steves, Ashley (October 3, 2018). "Now Casting: Hulu Anthology Series 'The Act' Starring Chloë Sevigny Needs Upscale Patrons and Doctors + 3 More Gigs". Backstage. Retrieved October 3, 2018.