After profitable her first Oscar for taking part in controversial televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker, Jessica Chastain is hoping for related success — this time on the small display screen — as she embodies one other legendary Tammy.
Showtime on Thursday introduced the official pick-up of George & Tammy, a six-part restricted collection chronicling the lives and careers of nation music energy couple George Jones and Tammy Wynette, performed by Michael Shannon and Chastain respectively.
The primary episode will debut concurrently on Showtime and Paramount Community on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 9/8c. The remainder of the season will air completely on Showtime (Sundays at 9 pm), however new episodes can be accessible early (Fridays) on demand and for individuals who subscribe to Paramount+ with the Showtime bundle.
The present’s ensemble solid consists of Steve Zahn (The White Lotus) as George Richey, Kelly McCormack (A League of Their Personal) as Sheila Richey, Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gem stones) as Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery, Pat Healy (Station 19) as Don Chapel, David Wilson Barnes (Perry Mason) as Billy Sherrill and Katy Mixon (American Housewife) as Jan Smith.
George & Tammy is created by Abe Sylvia (The Eyes of Tammy Faye), directed by John Hillcoat (The Street) and produced by MTV Leisure Studios, 101 Studios, Freckle Movies, Mad Probability, Brolin Productions, Aunt Sylvia’s Shifting Image Co. and Clean Movies Inc.
Hit PLAY on the trailer above to your first look (and hear) at George & Tammy, then drop a remark together with your ideas under. Will you be tuning in?
