On Friday, June 13, 1980, the devout and do-gooding Candy Montgomery caused a stir in her Dallas community when she was arrested for killing her friend Betty Gore with 41 ax blows. When put on trial, Candy claimed that she killed Betty in self-defense. What was especially scandalous was that this argument worked in court, and Candy was acquitted. Now, over 40 years later, the case has been revisited on the small screen, though not in your traditional true-crime documentary fashion.
In the golden age of the true-crime era, it was only a matter of time until this shocking story made it to the small screen in serialized drama form. Hulu stepped up to the task first in 2022 with "Candy," a five-episode limited series that stars Jessica Biel in the titular role. Then, Max followed suit in April by taking on the story with the true-crime miniseries "Love & Death," which stars Elizabeth Olsen as the central character.
In the golden age of the true-crime era, it was only a matter of time until this shocking story made it to the small screen in serialized drama form. Hulu stepped up to the task first in 2022 with "Candy," a five-episode limited series that stars Jessica Biel in the titular role. Then, Max followed suit in April by taking on the story with the true-crime miniseries "Love & Death," which stars Elizabeth Olsen as the central character.
- 10/23/2023
- by Stacey Nguyen
- Popsugar.com
HBO/Max’s Love & Death is, in the words of its director, Lesli Linka Glatter, about an American tragedy. Following Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), the seven-part limited series examines a Texas woman who seemingly had it all — the perfect family, the perfect marriage — but there was something darker under the surface. After she embarks on an affair with Jesse Plemons’ Allan Gore, the picture-perfect facade fades away. And the tragedy that unfolded is a shocking one: When Gore’s wife, Betty (Lily Rabe), discovers the affair, she — at least according to Montgomery’s testimony — attacked her husband’s mistress with an ax, at which point Montgomery snapped and struck Gore 41 times with the weapon.
The 1980 murder has compelled readers since it was written about in Texas Monthly — so much so that Love & Death is the second time the crime has received the limited series treatment (following last year’s Candy,...
The 1980 murder has compelled readers since it was written about in Texas Monthly — so much so that Love & Death is the second time the crime has received the limited series treatment (following last year’s Candy,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Max is touting strong viewership for its true-crime limited drama series Love & Death.
The streaming service says that the Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons series has become its number one most-watched Max original limited series globally.
Previous limited series for the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned service, which didn’t give any hard numbers for Love & Death, include Station Eleven, Dmz and The Staircase.
It also noted that the limited series, which comes from writer David E. Kelley and director Lesli Linka Glatter, had the biggest launch of any Max original in 2023. However, there haven’t been any other big original drama or comedy launches this year – Love & Death has been its first original live-action scripted title to launch out of the U.S. since Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Rap Sh!t in July 2022, although it has launched series such as animated comedy Fired on Mars...
The streaming service says that the Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons series has become its number one most-watched Max original limited series globally.
Previous limited series for the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned service, which didn’t give any hard numbers for Love & Death, include Station Eleven, Dmz and The Staircase.
It also noted that the limited series, which comes from writer David E. Kelley and director Lesli Linka Glatter, had the biggest launch of any Max original in 2023. However, there haven’t been any other big original drama or comedy launches this year – Love & Death has been its first original live-action scripted title to launch out of the U.S. since Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin and Rap Sh!t in July 2022, although it has launched series such as animated comedy Fired on Mars...
- 6/1/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s newest limited series may have a simple title, but it’s a complex tale of friendship and betrayal.
“Love & Death,” written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life … until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
The mystery is just starting, so if you’re eager to know exactly when you can see new episodes, we’ve assembled a handy guide to the “Love & Death” release schedule and what time new episodes air.
When did “Love & Death” premiere?
“Love & Death” had its world premiere at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
For general audiences, the first three episodes of “Love & Death” premiered on Thursday, April 27 on HBO Max. You must have an HBO Max subscription to stream the riveting drama.
“Love & Death,” written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life … until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
The mystery is just starting, so if you’re eager to know exactly when you can see new episodes, we’ve assembled a handy guide to the “Love & Death” release schedule and what time new episodes air.
When did “Love & Death” premiere?
“Love & Death” had its world premiere at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
For general audiences, the first three episodes of “Love & Death” premiered on Thursday, April 27 on HBO Max. You must have an HBO Max subscription to stream the riveting drama.
- 5/11/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Betty Gore died on June 13, 1980. Her church friend Candy Montgomery swung the axe that killed her. Those facts form the basis for two TV shows released in the past 12 months: HBO Max’s “Love & Death” starring Elizabeth Olsen and Hulu’s “Candy” with Jessica Biel. Both are set in Wylie, Texas before and after the attack; both try to understand the events that shook the town.
Yet very early on, “Love & Death” locks in the difference in their ambitions with a disclaimer: “This is a true story.” The five words at the top of every episode might be a subtle jab at other interpretations; it could be a device designed to keep HBO Max subscribers’ attention. It’s definitely a declaration of intent. Where “Candy” addresses the levels of rationalization of which people are capable, “Love & Death” ticks more boxes on the “true story” checklist.
“Candy” uses...
Yet very early on, “Love & Death” locks in the difference in their ambitions with a disclaimer: “This is a true story.” The five words at the top of every episode might be a subtle jab at other interpretations; it could be a device designed to keep HBO Max subscribers’ attention. It’s definitely a declaration of intent. Where “Candy” addresses the levels of rationalization of which people are capable, “Love & Death” ticks more boxes on the “true story” checklist.
“Candy” uses...
- 5/7/2023
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
This article contains details of real life events that will likely spoil future episodes of Love & Death.
Elizabeth Olsen is the lead in HBO Max’s new true crime limited drama series Love & Death. Olsen’s journey into the bloody genre sees her take on the role of murderer Candy Montgomery for seven episodes alongside Jesse Plemons.
In recent years several true crime dramas have been major hits for streamers, from the likes of Netflix’s controversial Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story to Hulu’s The Girl from Plainville. So it was no surprise then that HBO Max decided to take part too and add Candy Montgomery’s story to its stream. However, this is not the first time Candy’s story has been told.
In 1990, Stephen Gyllenhaal made a film inspired by the story called A Killing in a Small Town starring Barbara Hershey and Lee Garlington.
Elizabeth Olsen is the lead in HBO Max’s new true crime limited drama series Love & Death. Olsen’s journey into the bloody genre sees her take on the role of murderer Candy Montgomery for seven episodes alongside Jesse Plemons.
In recent years several true crime dramas have been major hits for streamers, from the likes of Netflix’s controversial Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story to Hulu’s The Girl from Plainville. So it was no surprise then that HBO Max decided to take part too and add Candy Montgomery’s story to its stream. However, this is not the first time Candy’s story has been told.
In 1990, Stephen Gyllenhaal made a film inspired by the story called A Killing in a Small Town starring Barbara Hershey and Lee Garlington.
- 4/27/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Bookmark this page because TV Insider is providing you with a handy weekly list. With so much on TV — including new and standout episodes in primetime, streaming premieres, movies, and specials — we’re hoping to make it a bit easier for you to keep track of everything you don’t want to miss. Every Monday, on our Shows page, we list the top 25 shows that excite us for the week ahead. Read on for what to watch the week of April 24-30. HBO Max’s take on the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore, Love & Death (April 27) premieres this week and tops our list. These two churchgoing couples are enjoying their small-town Texas life until an extramarital affair leads to someone picking up an axe. Also streaming this week is Citadel (April 28 on Prime Video), following two spies (Richard Madden and Priyanka ...
- 4/24/2023
- TV Insider
April officially marks the Halfway to Halloween point, and this month’s brand new TV series debuts definitely reflect that. It’s a packed month for genre television, from horror-inspired documentary shows to contemporary reboots of ‘80s genre classics.
From Horror to Thrillers and all the genre-benders in between… April has it all.
Here are 10 genre TV series we can’t wait to see in April 2023.
Hell’s Paradise – Crunchyroll (April 1)
This brand new anime series by Mappa, the creators of “Attack on Titan,” debuted on Crunchyroll over the weekend. In the series, “Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge.
“But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru and his handler,...
From Horror to Thrillers and all the genre-benders in between… April has it all.
Here are 10 genre TV series we can’t wait to see in April 2023.
Hell’s Paradise – Crunchyroll (April 1)
This brand new anime series by Mappa, the creators of “Attack on Titan,” debuted on Crunchyroll over the weekend. In the series, “Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge.
“But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru and his handler,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The jokes will extend well past April 1st on HBO and HBO Max.
“Barry” returns for its fourth and final season. After the shocking Season 3 finale which saw Barry (Billy Hader) getting arrested and Cousineau (Henry Winkler) being hailed as a hero, there will be plenty of consequences for both. The dark comedy premieres on April 16 with two episodes.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” will also bring plenty of laughs when it returns for its fourth season. The sketch comedy series premieres April 14.
On the drama side, the limited series “Love and Death” premieres on April 27. It’s based on the true story of Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
For comic fans, the midseason premiere of the final season...
“Barry” returns for its fourth and final season. After the shocking Season 3 finale which saw Barry (Billy Hader) getting arrested and Cousineau (Henry Winkler) being hailed as a hero, there will be plenty of consequences for both. The dark comedy premieres on April 16 with two episodes.
“A Black Lady Sketch Show” will also bring plenty of laughs when it returns for its fourth season. The sketch comedy series premieres April 14.
On the drama side, the limited series “Love and Death” premieres on April 27. It’s based on the true story of Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
For comic fans, the midseason premiere of the final season...
- 4/1/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
In 1980, Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore. The murder split both the Montgomery and Gore families apart, since part of the motivation was that Candy was having an affair with Betty's husband, Allan. Over 40 years later, the case has garnered new attention - not because of new evidence, but because it's inspired two miniseries about the murder.
Elizabeth Olsen stars as Candy in HBO Max's "Love & Death," out in April, alongside Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, and Tom Pelphrey. But Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey previously starred in Hulu's 2022 "Candy," which also dramatized the case.
The case of Betty Gore's murder is a perplexing one, filled with unbelievable details that remain shocking 40 years after the killing took place. Ahead, here is the true story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore's murder.
How Did Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery Become Friends?
According to Texas Monthly's "Love and Death in Silicon Prairie,...
Elizabeth Olsen stars as Candy in HBO Max's "Love & Death," out in April, alongside Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, and Tom Pelphrey. But Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey previously starred in Hulu's 2022 "Candy," which also dramatized the case.
The case of Betty Gore's murder is a perplexing one, filled with unbelievable details that remain shocking 40 years after the killing took place. Ahead, here is the true story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore's murder.
How Did Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery Become Friends?
According to Texas Monthly's "Love and Death in Silicon Prairie,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
HBO Max announces programming coming to the platform this April, including the premiere of the limited series Love & Death (4/27), based on a true story of Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe. The Official Love & Death Podcast, in partnership with Texas Monthly, will explore the making of the highly-anticipated limited series and dig deeper into the fascinating and devastating murder of Betty Gore and the ensuing trial. In the explosive and hilarious fourth and final chapter of Barry (4/16), Cousineau (Henry Winkler) is hailed as a hero as Barry’s (Bill Hader) arrest has shocking consequences. It’s all been leading up to this. Somebody Somewhere (4/23) returns for its second season, following Sam (Everett), a true Kansan on the surface,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
A month ago, the HBO Max streaming service unveiled a teaser trailer for the seven-episode true crime limited series Love & Death, which is set to premiere on the HBO Max streaming service on Thursday, April 27th. Now, with that date just one more month away, a full trailer for Love & Death has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above.
The first three episodes of the show will be available to watch as of April 27th. The remaining four episodes will then be released on a weekly basis, wrapping up on May 25th.
Starring Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) and Jesse Plemons (Fargo), Love & Death was written by prolific TV series creator David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, whose long list of credits include episodes of shows like Gilmore Girls, Heroes, ER, House, Mad Men, True Blood, The Walking Dead, and Homeland.
The first three episodes of the show will be available to watch as of April 27th. The remaining four episodes will then be released on a weekly basis, wrapping up on May 25th.
Starring Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) and Jesse Plemons (Fargo), Love & Death was written by prolific TV series creator David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, whose long list of credits include episodes of shows like Gilmore Girls, Heroes, ER, House, Mad Men, True Blood, The Walking Dead, and Homeland.
- 3/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
What’s the worst-case scenario for an extramarital affair? Divorce? Ruined families and reputations? Murder? Such is the backdrop to “Love & Death,” an upcoming HBO Max original limited series.
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Based on the real-life case of Candy Montgomery, “Love & Death” follows two church-going couples, Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allen Gore, whose once-quiet lives get upturned when Candy decides to pursue an affair with Allen and, soon enough, someone is picking up an axe…
Elisabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons star in the new series from “Ally McBeal” and “Big Little Lies” scribe David E.
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Based on the real-life case of Candy Montgomery, “Love & Death” follows two church-going couples, Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allen Gore, whose once-quiet lives get upturned when Candy decides to pursue an affair with Allen and, soon enough, someone is picking up an axe…
Elisabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons star in the new series from “Ally McBeal” and “Big Little Lies” scribe David E.
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- 3/23/2023
- by Rosa Martinez
- The Playlist
HBO Max has released the official trailer for the Max Original Love & Death. The seven-episode limited series, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, debuts with three episodes Thursday, April 27, followed by one episode weekly through May 25. The show was also an official selection of the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival. Logline: This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe. Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist and Elizabeth Marvel. Credits: The Max Original is co-produced by Lionsgate. Executive producers: David E. Kelley (who wrote the series) through David E. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Lesli Linka Glatter (who...
- 3/23/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
From David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman and Lionsgate Television comes HBO Max‘s “Love and Death,” a limited true crime series that will be premiering on April 27, 2023.
The series “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Watch the official trailer below.
Variety explains, “In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. On June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
“Candy was accused of murdering Betty, but pleaded she was acting in self defense after Betty learned of her husband’s affair. Candy underwent a successful polygraph test and was later acquitted.”
Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey,...
The series “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Watch the official trailer below.
Variety explains, “In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. On June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
“Candy was accused of murdering Betty, but pleaded she was acting in self defense after Betty learned of her husband’s affair. Candy underwent a successful polygraph test and was later acquitted.”
Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey,...
- 3/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Much like The X-Files, no one ever really stays dead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch seemingly met her end in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness when she sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold. But when the Scarlet Witch inevitably returns, Elizabeth Olsen told ScreenRant that she hopes she can explore the “humor” and “redemption” of the character.
“We can do anything with her now! I feel like we’ve done so much,” Elizabeth Olsen said. “Now, we can really have fun; I feel like there’s a lot more humor to be had with her. She’s often the emotion of a story, and I’m curious to see what we can explore. And hopefully [we can] give her some redemption.” After spending much of WandaVision dealing with her grief over losing Vision during the events of Avengers: Infinity War, Scarlet Witch went full-villain in Doctor Strange...
“We can do anything with her now! I feel like we’ve done so much,” Elizabeth Olsen said. “Now, we can really have fun; I feel like there’s a lot more humor to be had with her. She’s often the emotion of a story, and I’m curious to see what we can explore. And hopefully [we can] give her some redemption.” After spending much of WandaVision dealing with her grief over losing Vision during the events of Avengers: Infinity War, Scarlet Witch went full-villain in Doctor Strange...
- 3/16/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
HBO Max has released the first teaser trailer for Love and Death, a seven-episode limited series starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons. The series tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up the axe.
Love and Death is inspired by the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs and a collection of articles from Texas Monthly. The series was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly last year, Glatter said that Love and Death explores “the dark side of the American dream. Here is a young woman who gets married at 20 years old, and she’s done everything right: She has the kids, she has the family, but she has a...
Love and Death is inspired by the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs and a collection of articles from Texas Monthly. The series was written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly last year, Glatter said that Love and Death explores “the dark side of the American dream. Here is a young woman who gets married at 20 years old, and she’s done everything right: She has the kids, she has the family, but she has a...
- 2/18/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Elizabeth Olsen propositions Jesse Plemons in the first teaser trailer for HBO Max’s Love & Death. The seven-episode limited series is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery who was accused of picking up an axe and giving her friend 41 whacks.
Candy was arrested for the vicious murder of Betty Gore, the wife of her lover, in June 1980. Jesse Plemons plays Candy’s lover, Allan Gore, and Lily Rabe stars as Betty. Patrick Fugit is Candy’s husband, Pat. The cast also includes Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist, and Elizabeth Marvel.
HBO Max has set an April 27, 2023 premiere date, with new episodes arriving on Thursdays.
The limited series is inspired by Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson, as well as Texas Monthly articles. David E. Kelley writes and Lesli Linka Glatter directs. Matthew Tinker, Michael Klick,...
Candy was arrested for the vicious murder of Betty Gore, the wife of her lover, in June 1980. Jesse Plemons plays Candy’s lover, Allan Gore, and Lily Rabe stars as Betty. Patrick Fugit is Candy’s husband, Pat. The cast also includes Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist, and Elizabeth Marvel.
HBO Max has set an April 27, 2023 premiere date, with new episodes arriving on Thursdays.
The limited series is inspired by Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson, as well as Texas Monthly articles. David E. Kelley writes and Lesli Linka Glatter directs. Matthew Tinker, Michael Klick,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The seven-episode HBO Max Original limited series Love & Death has released its official teaser and set an April 27 launch date.
The drama starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons will offer three episodes on April 27, followed by one episode each week through May 25.
The series tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life, until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Plemons and Olsen are joined by Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist and Elizabeth Marvel.
The series is coproduced by Lionsgate. Executive producers are David E. Kelley (who writes the series) through David E. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Lesli Linka Glatter (who directs the first four and final episodes); Scott Brown and Megan Creydt through Texas Monthly; Matthew Tinker; Michael Klick and Helen Verno.
The drama starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons will offer three episodes on April 27, followed by one episode each week through May 25.
The series tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life, until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Plemons and Olsen are joined by Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist and Elizabeth Marvel.
The series is coproduced by Lionsgate. Executive producers are David E. Kelley (who writes the series) through David E. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Lesli Linka Glatter (who directs the first four and final episodes); Scott Brown and Megan Creydt through Texas Monthly; Matthew Tinker; Michael Klick and Helen Verno.
- 2/17/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox is flipping genders on Starsky & Hutch, developing a female-led reboot of the popular 1970s cop series, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The update — which hails from writers/showrunners Sam Sklaver (Prodigal Son) and Elizabeth Peterson (The Resident) — centers on Detectives Sasha Starsky and Nicole Hutchinson, who “solve crimes in the offbeat town of Desert City while staying true to their friendship, their awesomeness, and somehow also trying to unravel the mystery behind who sent their fathers to prison 15 years ago for a crime they didn’t commit.”
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The update — which hails from writers/showrunners Sam Sklaver (Prodigal Son) and Elizabeth Peterson (The Resident) — centers on Detectives Sasha Starsky and Nicole Hutchinson, who “solve crimes in the offbeat town of Desert City while staying true to their friendship, their awesomeness, and somehow also trying to unravel the mystery behind who sent their fathers to prison 15 years ago for a crime they didn’t commit.”
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- 2/16/2023
- by Erianne Lewis and Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Elizabeth Olsen isn’t satisfied in the trailer for Love & Death.
The official first look at the HBO Max true-crime drama (below) focuses on Candy Montgomery (Olsen) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons), as one-half of two churchgoing couples enjoying small town family life in Texas… until somebody picks up an axe, as the logline reads (and, as the true story goes).
“I have done all the things a wife is supposed to do. The house. The meals. Where is the payback?” Olsen’s Candy asks in voiceover, expressing her suburban housewife ennui, before propositioning Plemons’ Allan: “Would you be interested in having an affair?”
The limited series is written by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Undoing) and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland, Mad Men), who helms the majority of the episodes. The seven-episode series premieres with the first three installments on April 27, followed by a weekly release on Thursdays.
The official first look at the HBO Max true-crime drama (below) focuses on Candy Montgomery (Olsen) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons), as one-half of two churchgoing couples enjoying small town family life in Texas… until somebody picks up an axe, as the logline reads (and, as the true story goes).
“I have done all the things a wife is supposed to do. The house. The meals. Where is the payback?” Olsen’s Candy asks in voiceover, expressing her suburban housewife ennui, before propositioning Plemons’ Allan: “Would you be interested in having an affair?”
The limited series is written by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, The Undoing) and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland, Mad Men), who helms the majority of the episodes. The seven-episode series premieres with the first three installments on April 27, followed by a weekly release on Thursdays.
- 2/16/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The first trailer for the upcoming limited series “Love & Death,” which stars the “WandaVision” and “Sorry for Your Loss” actor, shows the actor’s transition into the infamous murder suspect Candy Montgomery. HBO Max also disclosed the series’ April 27 launch date.
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The new limited series is supported by a strong cast that includes Oscar contender Jesse Plemons and actress Elizabeth Olsen.
Elizabeth Olsen in ‘Love & Death’. — Photo Credit: HBO Max
Created by David E. Kelley, “Love and Death” “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe,” the logline says.
“Love & Death” is based on a true account from Texas in the 1980s,...
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The new limited series is supported by a strong cast that includes Oscar contender Jesse Plemons and actress Elizabeth Olsen.
Elizabeth Olsen in ‘Love & Death’. — Photo Credit: HBO Max
Created by David E. Kelley, “Love and Death” “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe,” the logline says.
“Love & Death” is based on a true account from Texas in the 1980s,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
HBO Max’s ‘Love and Death’ Premiere Date Brings Killer Candy Montgomery to the Small Screen in April
HBO Max recently revealed Love and Death premiere date, and it’s closer than you think. Love and Death, a limited true crime series, revolves around the murder of Betty Gore by her best friend Candy Montgomery. Hulu tackled the topic last year with Candy, but HBO plans to release its own version next month. Here’s everything we know about the Love and Death premiere date, how to watch, and more.
HBO Max’s ‘Love and Death’ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery. | Photograph by Jake Giles Netter/HBO Max When does HBO Max’s ‘Love and Death’ premiere?
Rumblings of another series focusing on the axe-wielding housewife, Candy Montgomery, surfaced when Hulu announced its own take on the story last year. HBO Max revealed the series Love and Death stars Elizabeth Olsen as Candy, while Lilly Rabe, Jesse Plemons, and Patrick Fugit round out the cast.
On Feb.
HBO Max’s ‘Love and Death’ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery. | Photograph by Jake Giles Netter/HBO Max When does HBO Max’s ‘Love and Death’ premiere?
Rumblings of another series focusing on the axe-wielding housewife, Candy Montgomery, surfaced when Hulu announced its own take on the story last year. HBO Max revealed the series Love and Death stars Elizabeth Olsen as Candy, while Lilly Rabe, Jesse Plemons, and Patrick Fugit round out the cast.
On Feb.
- 2/16/2023
- by Whitney Danhauer
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elizabeth Olsen is getting violent in a first look at HBO Max‘s upcoming limited series Love & Death which will officially debut with three episodes on Thursday, April 27. The series from writer David E. Kelley and director Lesli Linka Glatter tells the true story of the murderous Candy Montgomery (Olsen), along with husband Pat Montgomery (Patrick Fugit) and friends Betty (Lily Rabe) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons). The two couples enjoy their churchgoing lives in their small Texas town, that is until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe. (Credit: HBO Max) In the trailer, above, viewers get a peek into Candy’s story as she propositions Allan in the parking lot of their church.”I’m very attracted to you,” she says plainly. Allan’s shocked reaction is understandable as she goes on to ask, “would you be interested in having an affair?” What follows...
- 2/16/2023
- TV Insider
Elizabeth Olsen is yet again trapped in a seemingly idyllic but actually quite sinister suburban setting in “Love & Death,” the new based-on-a-true-story series from David E. Kelley co-starring Jesse Plemons. And it looks juicy (watch the trailer above).
The official synopsis for “Love & Death” describes the new HBO Max original series as “the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Judging by the shots of a blood-splattered Olsen walking down a hall, she seems to be the one who picks up said axe.
Kelley wrote the new series and Lesli Linka directed the first first four and final episode of the seven-episode limited series. Kelley is also responsible for HBO sensations “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing.” He is currently working on a bunch...
The official synopsis for “Love & Death” describes the new HBO Max original series as “the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Judging by the shots of a blood-splattered Olsen walking down a hall, she seems to be the one who picks up said axe.
Kelley wrote the new series and Lesli Linka directed the first first four and final episode of the seven-episode limited series. Kelley is also responsible for HBO sensations “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing.” He is currently working on a bunch...
- 2/16/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
True crime media seemingly won't go away, and with the sheer quantity of films and television shows in the subgenre, it feels as if there are more low-quality programs than those of higher quality. However, if the trailer for HBO Max's upcoming limited series "Love & Death" is anything to go by, we could have a very high-quality and suspenseful series coming soon to our screens.
While this may be a story some of you may be familiar with, allow us to walk through the tragic tale being adapted by David E. Kelley for the streamer. Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen) was considered the perfect housewife in 1980s Texas until the charming Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) entered her life. The two begin an affair, which threatens her friendship with his wife Betty (Lily Rabe). As tensions and secrets build, Candy reaches a brutal breaking point, resulting in one of the state's most infamous crimes.
While this may be a story some of you may be familiar with, allow us to walk through the tragic tale being adapted by David E. Kelley for the streamer. Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen) was considered the perfect housewife in 1980s Texas until the charming Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons) entered her life. The two begin an affair, which threatens her friendship with his wife Betty (Lily Rabe). As tensions and secrets build, Candy reaches a brutal breaking point, resulting in one of the state's most infamous crimes.
- 2/16/2023
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
The seven-episode true crime limited series Love & Death is set to premiere on the HBO Max streaming service on Thursday, April 27th – and the first three episodes of the show will be available to watch as of that date! The remaining four episodes will then be released on a weekly basis, wrapping up on May 25th. Along with the premiere date / release strategy information comes the unveiling of a teaser trailer for Love & Death, and you can check that out in the embed above.
Starring Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) and Jesse Plemons (Fargo), Love & Death was written by prolific TV series creator David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, whose long list of credits include episodes of shows like Gilmore Girls, Heroes, ER, House, Mad Men, True Blood, The Walking Dead, and Homeland.
Love & Death tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and...
Starring Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) and Jesse Plemons (Fargo), Love & Death was written by prolific TV series creator David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, whose long list of credits include episodes of shows like Gilmore Girls, Heroes, ER, House, Mad Men, True Blood, The Walking Dead, and Homeland.
Love & Death tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and...
- 2/16/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Elizabeth Olsen is swapping witchcraft for murder.
The WandaVision star is set to headline the seven-episode Max Original limited series Love & Death, and it looks like a change of pace for the actress.
In the new trailer, we see Olsen's transformation into Candy Montgomery.
"This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe," the official HBO Max description reads.
The series also stars Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist, and Elizabeth Marvel.
It is set to launch with three episodes Thursday, April 27, followed by one episode weekly through May 25.
The trailer is chilling, showcasing the star-studded cast as they bring this story to life.
"I...
The WandaVision star is set to headline the seven-episode Max Original limited series Love & Death, and it looks like a change of pace for the actress.
In the new trailer, we see Olsen's transformation into Candy Montgomery.
"This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe," the official HBO Max description reads.
The series also stars Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist, and Elizabeth Marvel.
It is set to launch with three episodes Thursday, April 27, followed by one episode weekly through May 25.
The trailer is chilling, showcasing the star-studded cast as they bring this story to life.
"I...
- 2/16/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
From David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman and Lionsgate Television comes HBO Max‘s “Love and Death,” a limited true crime series that will be premiering on April 27, 2023.
The series “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Watch the teaser trailer below.
Variety explains, “In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. On June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
“Candy was accused of murdering Betty, but pleaded she was acting in self defense after Betty learned of her husband’s affair. Candy underwent a successful polygraph test and was later acquitted.”
Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey,...
The series “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.” Watch the teaser trailer below.
Variety explains, “In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. On June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
“Candy was accused of murdering Betty, but pleaded she was acting in self defense after Betty learned of her husband’s affair. Candy underwent a successful polygraph test and was later acquitted.”
Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey,...
- 2/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
After playing a diabolical Scarlet Witch in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” Elizabeth Olsen stars as Candy Montgomery, who was infamously accused of axe murder in 1980 and later acquitted, in “Love and Death.” HBO Max released the first trailer for the upcoming limited series on Thursday.
The seven-episode series premieres on HBO Max on April 27 with its first three episodes. New episodes will release weekly through May 25.
Created by David E. Kelley, “Love and Death” “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe,” the logline says.
In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. One June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
The seven-episode series premieres on HBO Max on April 27 with its first three episodes. New episodes will release weekly through May 25.
Created by David E. Kelley, “Love and Death” “tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples enjoying their small-town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe,” the logline says.
In the real-life case, Candy Montgomery was having an affair with Allan Gore after becoming friends with his wife, Betty Gore, through church. One June 13, 1980, Betty was found murdered while Allan was out of town. She was struck 41 times by an axe.
- 2/16/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
The seven-episode Max Original limited series Love & Death, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, debuts with three episodes Thursday, April 27, followed by one episode weekly through May 25. The show is an official selection of the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
Logline: This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist and Elizabeth Marvel.
Credits: The Max Original is co-produced by Lionsgate. Executive producers: David E. Kelley (who writes the series) through David E. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Lesli Linka Glatter (who directs the first four and final episodes); Scott Brown and...
Logline: This riveting drama, written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore – two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Keir Gilchrist and Elizabeth Marvel.
Credits: The Max Original is co-produced by Lionsgate. Executive producers: David E. Kelley (who writes the series) through David E. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Lesli Linka Glatter (who directs the first four and final episodes); Scott Brown and...
- 2/16/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
After years of playing an unstable witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Elizabeth Olsen is bringing her trademark intensity to a real-life story. The first trailer for the “WandaVision” and “Sorry for Your Loss” star’s new limited series “Love & Death” has been released, showcasing the actor’s transformation into the notorious murder suspect Candy Montgomery. Additionally, HBO Max revealed that the series will premiere April 27.
Candy Montgomery was a Texas housewife charged in 1980 for the murder of her friend and neighbor Betty Gore, after Gore was found dead in her house from 41 axe wounds. During Montgomery’s trial, it came to light that she was cheating on her husband Pat with Gore’s husband Allan, and she pled self-defense by claiming that Gore attacked her after discovering evidence of the affair. Montgomery was eventually declared not guilty by the jury, in a verdict that prompted outcry from Gore’s family and the community.
Candy Montgomery was a Texas housewife charged in 1980 for the murder of her friend and neighbor Betty Gore, after Gore was found dead in her house from 41 axe wounds. During Montgomery’s trial, it came to light that she was cheating on her husband Pat with Gore’s husband Allan, and she pled self-defense by claiming that Gore attacked her after discovering evidence of the affair. Montgomery was eventually declared not guilty by the jury, in a verdict that prompted outcry from Gore’s family and the community.
- 2/16/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Image Source: Hulu
It's been over 40 years since Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore with an axe on June 13, 1980. In an upcoming limited series titled "Candy," Hulu will shine some light on the chilling events leading up to Gore's untimely death. Elisabeth Moss, who was originally set to play Candy, departed the project due to scheduling conflicts, and the title role will now be played by Jessica Biel, as seen in the series's teaser clips.
In the latest trailer, released on April 13, the series - which will also star Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Simons, Pablo Schreiber, and Raúl Esparza - offers more backstory on Candy before digging into Gore's murder. Overall, "Candy" will take a deeper look into what made this mother of two, with a loving husband and a beautiful suburban home, kill her friend. Find out more about the real killing of Gore and watch all of "Candy"'s trailers ahead.
It's been over 40 years since Texas housewife Candy Montgomery killed her friend Betty Gore with an axe on June 13, 1980. In an upcoming limited series titled "Candy," Hulu will shine some light on the chilling events leading up to Gore's untimely death. Elisabeth Moss, who was originally set to play Candy, departed the project due to scheduling conflicts, and the title role will now be played by Jessica Biel, as seen in the series's teaser clips.
In the latest trailer, released on April 13, the series - which will also star Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Simons, Pablo Schreiber, and Raúl Esparza - offers more backstory on Candy before digging into Gore's murder. Overall, "Candy" will take a deeper look into what made this mother of two, with a loving husband and a beautiful suburban home, kill her friend. Find out more about the real killing of Gore and watch all of "Candy"'s trailers ahead.
- 4/13/2022
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
The real-life story of housewife Candy Montgomery finally answers what happens when you marry an ax murderer.
Set in the 1980s and based on “disturbingly true events,” the Hulu limited series “Candy” stars Jessica Biel as the titular Texas housewife and mother whose affair leads to fatal results. The series premieres Monday May 9, kicking off a five-night event leading up to the finale May 13. Watch the trailer below.
“Yellowjackets” Emmy contender Melanie Lynskey plays Candy’s best friend Betty Gore, who is brutally murdered. “The Wire” alum Pablo Schreiber is Betty’s husband Allan, who is having an affair with Candy, while “Veep” breakout Timothy Simons is Candy’s husband Pat Montgomery. Raúl Esparza, Sharon Conley, and Lynskey’s real-life husband Jason Ritter also star.
Per an official synopsis, “Candy” centers on Candy Montgomery (Biel), a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right — good husband, two kids, a nice house,...
Set in the 1980s and based on “disturbingly true events,” the Hulu limited series “Candy” stars Jessica Biel as the titular Texas housewife and mother whose affair leads to fatal results. The series premieres Monday May 9, kicking off a five-night event leading up to the finale May 13. Watch the trailer below.
“Yellowjackets” Emmy contender Melanie Lynskey plays Candy’s best friend Betty Gore, who is brutally murdered. “The Wire” alum Pablo Schreiber is Betty’s husband Allan, who is having an affair with Candy, while “Veep” breakout Timothy Simons is Candy’s husband Pat Montgomery. Raúl Esparza, Sharon Conley, and Lynskey’s real-life husband Jason Ritter also star.
Per an official synopsis, “Candy” centers on Candy Montgomery (Biel), a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right — good husband, two kids, a nice house,...
- 4/13/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
For five consecutive days this May, the American public will once again be transfixed by the murderous saga of Candy Montgomery and her friend Betty Gore, the former of whom killed the latter with an ax in 1980 but was still acquitted of murder. With a new episode dropping each day between May 9 and May 13, Hulu’s Candy will retell the true-crime story, with Jessica Biel playing the killer and Melanie Lynskey portraying the victim. (See Hulu’s teaser for Candy here.) Meanwhile, HBO Max is readying a different dramatization of the same killing, with Elizabeth Olsen and Lily Rabe in the lead roles of the upcoming limited series Love and Death. So, what was the story that inspired dueling TV shows from major streamers? As The Dallas Morning News reports, Candace “Candy” Montgomery was 30 years old at the time of the killing, living in Fairview, Texas, as the wife of...
- 3/26/2022
- TV Insider
Jessica Biel is stepping into the shoes of one of true crime’s most notorious killers in the first trailer for Hulu’s “Candy.”
Biel stars in the series as Candy Montgomery, a seemingly normal housewife in small town Wylie, Tex., who was convicted in 1980 for the brutal axe murder of her neighbor Betty Gore, played in the show by Melanie Lynskey.
The teaser trailer shows Biel transform into Candy, with curly hair and large rimmed-glasses. Footage of her going about her daily life in suburbia is juxtaposed with narration from her trial, as a lawyer played by Raúl Esparza (“Hannibal”) questions her about her relationship with Betty.
“I had no angry feelings towards her if that’s what the question is,” Biel says in the trailer. “We were…friends.”
In addition to Biel, Lynskey and Esparza, “Candy” will also star Timothy Simmons (“Veep”) as Candy’s husband Pat Montgomery...
Biel stars in the series as Candy Montgomery, a seemingly normal housewife in small town Wylie, Tex., who was convicted in 1980 for the brutal axe murder of her neighbor Betty Gore, played in the show by Melanie Lynskey.
The teaser trailer shows Biel transform into Candy, with curly hair and large rimmed-glasses. Footage of her going about her daily life in suburbia is juxtaposed with narration from her trial, as a lawyer played by Raúl Esparza (“Hannibal”) questions her about her relationship with Betty.
“I had no angry feelings towards her if that’s what the question is,” Biel says in the trailer. “We were…friends.”
In addition to Biel, Lynskey and Esparza, “Candy” will also star Timothy Simmons (“Veep”) as Candy’s husband Pat Montgomery...
- 3/17/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of ‘Love & Death’ Debut, Texas Monthly Enters Three-Year Development Pact With HBO and HBO Max
Texas Monthly has entered a three-year, first-look development pact with HBO and HBO Max ahead of the debut of the limited series “Love & Death,” inspired by the Texas Monthly Press book “Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs” and articles from Texas Monthly by Jim Atkinson and John Bloom (“Love and Death in Silicon Prairie”). Under the deal, Texas Monthly will develop new projects with the WarnerMedia premium cabler and streamer.
Since its first issue in Feb. 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled the politics and personalities (and barbecues and honky-tonks) of the Lone Star State. Texas Monthly doesn’t just limit itself to tacos, hiking and business news — it also dabbles in true crime. “Love & Death,” which hails from Lionsgate Television and is helmed by writing and executive producing duo David E. Kelley and Nicole Kidman, centers on the true story of a suburban housewife...
Since its first issue in Feb. 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled the politics and personalities (and barbecues and honky-tonks) of the Lone Star State. Texas Monthly doesn’t just limit itself to tacos, hiking and business news — it also dabbles in true crime. “Love & Death,” which hails from Lionsgate Television and is helmed by writing and executive producing duo David E. Kelley and Nicole Kidman, centers on the true story of a suburban housewife...
- 12/17/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Atypical star Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel (Homeland) and Tom Pelphrey (Ozark) are set as series regulars alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit and Lily Rabe in HBO Max’s Love and Death, a limited series about the true story of Texas housewife Candy Montgomery’s murder of Betty Gore in 1980.
Written by Kelley and directed by Homeland‘s Lesli Linka Glatter, Love and Death is inspired by the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs and a collection of articles from Texas Monthly.
The series revolves around two churchgoing couples enjoying small-town family life in Wylie, until somebody picks up an ax. The couples are Candy (Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Fugit) and Betty (Rabe) and Allan Gore (Plemons).
Gilchrist will play Pastor Ron Adams, Marvel will portray Pastor Jackie Ponder, and Pelphrey is Don Crowder.
Written by Kelley and directed by Homeland‘s Lesli Linka Glatter, Love and Death is inspired by the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs and a collection of articles from Texas Monthly.
The series revolves around two churchgoing couples enjoying small-town family life in Wylie, until somebody picks up an ax. The couples are Candy (Olsen) and Pat Montgomery (Fugit) and Betty (Rabe) and Allan Gore (Plemons).
Gilchrist will play Pastor Ron Adams, Marvel will portray Pastor Jackie Ponder, and Pelphrey is Don Crowder.
- 8/5/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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