Julia Robertsis ushering another podcast to the small screen.
On Friday, NBCUniversal’s Content Productions announced that the Oscar-winning actress, 52, will star oppositeSean Pennin a new series based on the 2017 podcastSlow Burn. TitledGaslit, the show’s cast also includesArmie Hammerand Joel Edgerton.
“Now more than ever, truth is absolutely stranger than fiction,” executive producer Sam Esmail, who also brought fansHomecomingandMr. Robot, toldVariety. “The second I finished [Slow Burn], I felt compelled to bring this story to television, especially after watching the cowardice on display during the recentimpeachment hearings.”
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Esmail, 42, said Roberts was his “first call” when assembling the cast.
“After her captivating performance inHomecoming, I knew Julia was the only person who could tackle the complex role of Martha Mitchell and lead our stellar cast in adapting this bizarre and controversial narrative,” he said.
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“We’re like a delivery service. We’re delivering entertainment right to your doorstep,” she joked at the time, adding that what drew her to the role was having more time to “unravel things for people.”
Last year, it was announced the starwouldn’t returnforHomecoming‘s second season, which will continue the mystery introduced in the first set of episodes.
SingerJanelle Monáewill step in toplay the leadin the upcoming sophomore season as a new character.
source: people.com
