George & Tammy

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George & Tammy
Created byAbe Sylvia
Based onThe Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George
by Georgette Jones
Directed byJohn Hillcoat
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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George & Tammy is an upcoming American drama television miniseries created by Abe Sylvia and directed by John Hillcoat, starring Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon. It is set to premiere on Spectrum Originals, Paramount Network and Paramount+.

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In February 2016, it was announced Jessica Chastain and Josh Brolin would star as Tammy Wynette and George Jones in a biographical film.[1] In September 2020, it was announced the film would instead be a limited series, based upon the book The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George by Georgette Jones, with Brolin no longer attached, instead serving as an executive producer.[2] John Hillcoat will direct all six-episodes of the series.[3]

Casting[]

Upon the limited series announcement, Jessica Chastain was set to star as Tammy Wynette.[2] In December 2021, Michael Shannon and Steve Zahn joined the cast of the series.[3][4] In January 2022, Kelly McCormack and Katy Mixon joined the cast of the series, in guest starring roles.[5]

Filming[]

Principal photography began on December 8, 2021, in North Carolina.[6][7]

References[]

  1. ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (February 4, 2016). "Josh Brolin Says He's Starring With Jessica Chastain In A Movie About George Jones & Tammy Wynette". IndieWire. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b White, Peter (September 10, 2020). "Jessica Chastain To Play Tammy Wynette In Limited Series For Spectrum, ViacomCBS Streamer & Paramount Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 7, 2021). "Michael Shannon Duets With Jessica Chastain In 'George & Tammy'; John Hillcoat Directing Limited Series On George Jones & Tammy Wynette Marriage". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 8, 2021). "Steve Zahn To Play Tammy Wynette Husband & Manager George Richey In 'George & Tammy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  5. ^ White, Peter (January 24, 2022). "'George & Tammy': Kelly McCormack & Katy Mixon Join Spectrum & Paramount Network Country Music Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Day 1 in the books ☑️ #GeorgeAndTammy". Instagram. December 8, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  7. ^ "Extras needed for Paramount's locally filmed mini-series 'George and Tammy'". Port City Daily. December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

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