Fosse/Verdon
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Fosse by Sam Wasson |
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| Composer | Score X Hymns |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Erica Kay |
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| Network | FX |
Fosse/Verdon is an upcoming American biographical miniseries, based on the book Fosse by Sam Wasson, that is set to premiere on April 9, 2019, on FX. It stars Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams as Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, respectively, and tells the story of their troubled personal and professional relationship.
Premise
Fosse/Verdon tells the story of "the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. He was a filmmaker and one of theater's most influential choreographers and directors; she was the greatest Broadway dancer of all time. Together, they changed the face of American entertainment — at a perilous cost."[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Sam Rockwell as Bob Fosse
- Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon
- Margaret Qualley as Ann Reinking
- Norbert Leo Butz as Paddy Chayefsky
Recurring
- Aya Cash as Joan Simon
- Nate Corddry as Neil Simon
- Susan Misner as Joan McCracken
- Bianca Marroquín as Chita Rivera
- Kelli Barrett as Liza Minnelli
- Evan Handler as Hal Prince
- Rick Holmes as Fred Weaver
- Paul Reiser as Cy Feuer
- Ethan Slater as Joel Grey
- Byron Jennings as George Abbott
- Laura Osnes as Shirley MacLaine
- Juliet Brett as Nicole Fosse
- Brandon Uranowitz as Dustin Hoffman
- Tyler Hanes as Jerry Orbach
Episodes
| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [2] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Life Is a Cabaret"[3] | Thomas Kail | Story by : Steven Levenson & Thomas Kail Teleplay by : Steven Levenson | April 9, 2019 | N/A |
| 2 | "Who's Got the Pain?"[4] | Thomas Kail | Steven Levenson | April 16, 2019 | N/A |
| 3 | "Me and My Baby"[5] | Adam Bernstein | Debora Cahn | April 23, 2019 | N/A |
| 4 | "Glory"[6] | Jessica Yu | Tracey Scott Wilson | April 30, 2019 | N/A |
Production
Development
Sam Wasson's critically acclaimed biography was sold to FX Network by executive producer George Stelzner, who pursued Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Tommy Kail (Hamilton) to join the project. On July 5, 2018, FX announced an eight-episode order for a television limited-series, to be entitled "Fosse/Verdon," with Sam Rockwell performing the role of Bob Fosse and Michelle Williams performing the role of Gwen Verdon. Tony Award winner Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen) will serve as showrunner for the limited-series and write the first episode, which will be directed by Thomas Kail. Executive producers of the production include Miranda, Kail, Levenson, Rockwell, Williams, and Stelzner. Additionally, Nicole Fosse, daughter of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, will serve as a co-executive producer. Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (In The Heights/ Hamilton) will be a co-producer. Production companies will include Fox 21 Television Studios, FX Productions, Kail's Old 320 Sycamore label and Stelzner's West Egg Studios. On October 25, 2018, it was reported that Kail will direct at least four of the eight episodes of Fosse/Verdon.[7] A day later, it was announced that Joel Fields joined the production as an additional writer and executive producer.[8] On January 23, 2019, it was announced that the series will premiere on April 9, 2019.[9]
Casting
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams had been cast in the lead roles of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, respectively.[1] On November 19, 2018, it was announced Margaret Qualley and Norbert Leo Butz had been cast in series regular roles and that Aya Cash, Nate Corddry, Susan Misner, Bianca Marroquín, Kelli Barrett, Evan Handler, Rick Holmes, Paul Reiser, Ethan Slater, Byron Jennings, and Laura Osnes had joined the cast cast in a recurring capacity.[10]
Filming
Principal photography for the series commenced in November 2018 in New York City, New York and lasted until March 2019.[7][11]
Release
On January 6, 2019, a teaser trailer for the series was released.[12]
References
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (July 24, 2018). "Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell Team for Fosse-Verdon Series at FX". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ a b "Fosse/Verdon Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "(#101) "Life Is A Cabaret"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "(#102) "Who's Got the Pain?"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "(#103) "Me and My Baby"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ "(#104) "Glory"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Evans, Suzy (October 25, 2018). "Steven Levenson and Mike Faist on Teaming Up Again for 'Days of Rage'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (October 26, 2018). "'The Americans' Producer Joel Fields Joins FX's Fosse-Verdon Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 23, 2019). "FX Sets Premiere Date For 'Fosse/Verdon' Starring Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 19, 2018). "'Fosse/Verdon' FX Limited Series Rounds Out Cast; Norbert Leo Butz & Margaret Qualley Set As Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Welch, Rebecca (November 14, 2018). "Chris Evans' Next Adventure Is Casting Now". Backstage. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 6, 2019). "Sam Rockwell-Michelle Williams FX Series 'Fosse/Verdon' Unveils First Teaser". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2019.