Pam & Tommy
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Written by | Robert D. Siegel |
Directed by | Craig Gillespie |
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Composer | Matthew Margeson |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Executive producers |
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Editor | Tatiana S. Riegel |
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Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
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Original network | Hulu |
Pam & Tommy is an upcoming American biographical drama television series based on Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee and actress Pamela Anderson. The series is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Robert D. Siegel and is set to air on Hulu in the US, Disney+[1] (via Star brand) internationally and Star+ In Latin America. It stars Lily James and Sebastian Stan as Anderson and Lee, respectively. The eight-episode series is scheduled to debut on Hulu, Disney+ (Star) and Star+ on February 2, 2022.[2]
Premise[]
Pam & Tommy depicts the marriage between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee and the release of their infamous unauthorized sex tape which was recorded privately during their honeymoon.
Cast and characters[]
Main[]
- Lily James as Pamela Anderson
- Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee
- Seth Rogen as Rand Gauthier
- Nick Offerman as Uncle Miltie
- Taylor Schilling as Erica Gauthier
Recurring[]
- Pepi Sonuga as Melanie
- Andrew Dice Clay as Butchie
- Spenser Granese as Steve Fasanella
- Mozhan Marnò as Gail Chwatsky
- Fred Hechinger as Seth Warshavsky
- Mike Seely as Hugh Hefner
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] |
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1 | TBA | Craig Gillespie[4] | Robert D. Siegel[4] | February 2, 2022 |
Production[]
Development[]
The series was first announced in 2018, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg developing the project under their production company Point Grey Pictures and James Franco attached to direct the miniseries and play Tommy Lee.[5] By December 2020, Franco had left the series and it was announced that Hulu had greenlighted the project with an eight-episode limited series order. Craig Gillespie was set to direct with Robert D. Siegel writing and Rogen and Goldberg executive producing the miniseries.[4] Tatiana S. Riegel, a frequent collaborator of Gillespie's, was attached to edit the miniseries.[6]
Casting[]
Alongside the series order announcement, Lily James and Sebastian Stan were cast to play the titular characters, with Rogen also cast in a main role. In April 2021, Nick Offerman and Taylor Schilling joined the cast in main roles, with Pepi Sonuga, Andrew Dice Clay, Spenser Granese and Mozhan Marnò joining in recurring roles.[7][8][9] In June 2021, Fred Hechinger joined the cast of the series in a recurring role.[10]
Filming[]
The series began filming on April 5, 2021 in Los Angeles and finished on July 30, 2021.[11]
Release[]
The series will debut with three episodes on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally on the 2nd February, 2022. New episodes will then follow weekly.
References[]
- ^ ""Pam & Tommy" Disney+ Release Date Announced (UK/Ireland/Canada) | What's On Disney Plus". December 20, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ Weaver, Hilary; Puckett-Pope, Lauren (November 18, 2021). "Pam And Tommy: Everything We Know About The Hulu Series Starring Lily James And Sebastian Stan". Elle. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Pam & Tommy on Hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (December 15, 2020). "Lily James & Sebastian Stan Tapped To Play Pam Anderson & Tommy Lee In Event Series For Hulu; Seth Rogen On Board To Play Man Who Got His Hands On Infamous Sex Tape". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 15, 2020). "Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee Sex Tape Series in the Works Starring Lily James, Sebastian Stan". Collider. Archived from the original on December 21, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (May 28, 2021). "'Cruella' Editor on Her Next Project, the 'Surprisingly Emotional' 'Pam and Tommy' Series". Variety. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 7, 2021). "'Pam & Tommy': Nick Offerman Joins Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 14, 2021). "'Pam & Tommy': Pepi Sonuga & Andrew Dice Clay Join Hulu Limited Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 28, 2021). "'Pam & Tommy': Taylor Schilling Joins Cast Of Hulu Limited Series; Spenser Granese & Mozhan Marnò To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (June 24, 2021). "'Pam & Tommy': Fred Hechinger To Play Seth Warshavsky In Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Pam & Tommy". Production List. December 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
External links[]
- Pam & Tommy at IMDb
- American biographical series
- 2020s American drama television miniseries
- 2020s American romance television series
- English-language television shows
- Hulu original programming
- Television duos
- Television series about marriage
- Television series based on actual events
- Television series set in 1995
- Television shows filmed in Los Angeles
- Upcoming drama television series