Angelyne (miniseries)
| Angelyne | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Created by | Nancy Oliver |
| Developed by | Allison Miller |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Running time | 42-52 min. |
| Production companies |
|
| Release | |
| Original network | Peacock |
| Original release | May 19, 2022 |
Angelyne is an American miniseries starring Emmy Rossum as Angelyne.[1] It premiered on Peacock on May 19, 2022.[2][3]
Premise[]
Angelyne is an enigmatic blonde bombshell who rose to fame in the 1980s with billboard advertisements featuring her image. In the 2010s, Jeff Glaser is a journalist for The Hollywood Reporter trying to uncover the true identity and life story of Angelyne. However, his efforts are hampered by her secrecy and conflicting accounts from herself and those who know her.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Emmy Rossum as Angelyne
- Hamish Linklater as Rick Krause, president of the Angelyne Fan Club
- Alex Karpovsky as Jeff Glaser, a journalist for The Hollywood Reporter
- Philip Ettinger as Cory Hunt, guitarist of the band Baby Blue
- Charlie Rowe as Freddy Messina, keyboardist of Baby Blue
- Martin Freeman as Harold Wallach
- Molly Ephraim as Wendy Wallach
- Lukas Gage as Max Allen
- Michael Angarano as Danny
Recurring[]
- Antjuan Tobias as Bud Griffin, drummer of Baby Blue
- Michael Shuman as Ray, bassist of Baby Blue
- Judy Kain as Jane Ferro, a music critic
- Kerry Norton as Edie Wallach
- Tonatiuh as Andre Casiano
- Darryl Stephens as Pete
- David Krumholtz
- Toby Huss as Hugh Hefner
- Ian Fisher as
Episodes[]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Dream Machine" | Matt Spicer | Cara DiPaolo and Brendan Kelly | May 19, 2022 | |
| In the early 1980s, billboards with images of Angelyne appear in Los Angeles and catch people's attention. In 2019, Angelyne is interviewed about a recent article in The Hollywood Reporter by Jeff Glaser, who claims to have uncovered Angelyne's real identity. In 2015, Glaser connects Angelyne to an old boyfriend, Cory Hunt, the former guitarist of punk rock band Baby Blue. Around 1977, Angelyne and Cory meet, she joins the band, and reshapes its image around herself. Band members Bud and Ray want Angelyne gone, but they can't kick her out after she gets them booked at the famed club Whisky a Go Go. Despite the band getting a bad review in the press, Cory buys Angelyne a Chevrolet Corvette and proposes marriage. She turns down the proposal but keeps the car. In 1981, Cory does a solo cover version of "Wild Thing" and finds minor success on KROQ-FM. He claims Angelyne was so jealous that she broke up with him. Angelyne counters that she actually broke up with Cory for cheating on her. Cory goes to rehab for drug abuse, where Angelyne visits him and they make amends. She gets large breast implants and paints her car pink, feeling this better reflects how she sees herself. Back in 2015, Glaser is frustrated that his investigation has hit a dead end, but his hopes are renewed when he gets the chance to interview Angelyne. | |||||
| 2 | "Gods and Fairies" | Lucy Tcherniak | Andy Siara | May 19, 2022 | |
| 3 | "Glow in the Dark Queen of the Universe" | Lucy Tcherniak | Andy Siara | May 19, 2022 | |
| 4 | "The Tease" | Matt Spicer | Brendan Kelly and Allison Miller | May 19, 2022 | |
| 5 | "Pink Clouds" | Matt Spicer | Allison Miller | May 19, 2022 | |
Reception[]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 86% approval rating based on 21 critic reviews, with an average rating of 8.7/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Emmy Rossum brings remarkable depth to a cipher in Angelyne, a glitzy look at fame for fame's sake where the inscrutability is the point."[4] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 74 out of 100 based on 15 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022
|
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Period Costumes | Danny Glicker, Jessica Fasman, and Adam Giradet (for "Glow in the Dark Queen of the Universe") | Nominated | [6] |
| Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic) | David Williams, Ron Pipes, Erin LeBre, Anne Pala Williams, and Mara Rouse (for "The Tease") | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup | Vincent Van Dyke, Kate Biscoe, Mike Mekash, Abby Lyle Clawson, and Chris Burgoyne | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ O'Connell, Mikey (2022-05-11). "Emmy Rossum's Angelyne Obsession". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2022-04-19). "'Angelyne' Trailer: Emmy Rossum Takes On L.A. Icon In Peacock Limited Series – Update". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ Ewing, Jeff (May 12, 2022). "Martin Freeman, Lukas Gage, And Alex Karpovsky On The Power Of Angelyne, Pioneer Of The Self-Made Image [Interview]". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ "Angelyne: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Angelyne". Metacritic. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (July 12, 2022). "Emmys 2022: Complete Nominations List". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
External links[]
Categories:
- 2020s American television miniseries
- 2022 American television series debuts
- 2022 American television series endings
- English-language television shows
- Peacock (streaming service) original programming
- Television series by Anonymous Content
- Television series by Universal Content Productions