The twists and turns of this saga are truly stranger than fiction, said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, adding, This series will bring a completely new perspective to a story that has already captivated millions.. The entire experience was a revelation to many diehard fans, and it offered up an endless stream of juicy behind-the-scenes details. Well, we dont want to give away the entire story, but she was accused of 2 (possibly 3) murders since 2011. And, of course, it's a giant excuse to closely follow the lives of a bunch of made-up characters. The first time we meet Helene, she's played by Shannon Cochran. Josh Duhamel plays Joel Schwartz on the NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Duhamel most recently starred on the Netflix original series Jupiters Legacy, based on the comic series of the same name. 18) Who played the role of TV's C. J. ("The Search"), Helene plays a sexy nurse in Michael's movie. When asked how she would respond, Adlon said she could see why Mariah was concerned and would likely feel the same in her position, but she assured that was never their intention. The District Attorney who failed to fully investigate Pam Hupp wound up prosecuting Russ Faria twice for the murder of his wife. [13], Marci Wiseman, following her resignation as Co-President of Blumhouse Television in October 2020, was later removed as an executive producer for the series. Mixon also has a growing voiceover career, working on such projects as Robot Chicken and Minions.. Watch Global, HGTV, FoodNetwork, Slice, History, WNetwork, Showcase, NatGeo, Adult Swim and 24/7 Global News LIVE or VOD. Minnie is Pams nosy neighbor. The Thing About Pam is an American true crime comedy-drama television miniseries detailing the involvement of Pam Hupp in the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Judy has appeared in numerous supporting roles over the years. Pam and Mark talk to detectives. I literally existed for another human" The incomparable voice of Dateline since 1995, Keith Morrison narrates the limited series just as he did the podcast. "I mean she does it with such ease, the way that she portrayed Pam and sort of the fallout. Purl's iteration of the character is a bit more involved. [40] From Vulture, Roxana Hadadi said "Zellweger is simultaneously broadly cartoonish and blandly nonspecific. Josh Duhamel got his start on All My Children back in 1999. On August 24, it was announced Borsiczky had exited the series as writer and showrunner due to creative differences but that she would remain an executive producer for the time being; Klein was appointed as the new showrunner. Everybody has a strong opinion about NBC's "The Thing About Pam," starring Rene Zellwegger and Josh Duhamel. On the TV side, Greers many credits include Archer, Kidding, Lets Go Luna, Married, Arrested Development, Casual, Two and a Half Men and Masters of Sex.. Why The Role Of Pam's Mother Was Recast In The Office. "That was a very powerful moment for me, and for the role it felt good. Mixon is best known for her title role on ABCs American Housewife, which recently aired its fifth and final season. ("Casino Night"), Helene talks to Pam over the phone about Pam and Roy's Wedding ("Dwight's Speech"), Jim jokingly threatens to Pam that he will give Pam's Mom's details to Michael, who is in search of a prospective date. Turns out, the blond bombshell pulled down a measly $1,500 per episode during the first season. Watch The Thing About Pam: Becoming Pam Hupp, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Killer, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Star Witness, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Good Friend, Watch The Thing About Pam: Renee Zellweger Is Pam. Corus Television. "[Back] then she was so young, when it all happened she was only 17 and she was open, but obviously still reserved. I'm going to play the person that you sort of illuminated in your podcast and try to understand what makes a person like that tick". ", Helene is upbeat, kind, and is interested in Jim. [37], Zellweger's performance divided critics. ET. "[39] IndieWire's Ben Travers, on the other hand, called her performance "exaggerated". What is there to say about Pam Hupp? [1] When asked why they did not cast an actress with a closer resemblance to Hupp's physical appearance, McCumber replied, "When a two-time Oscar winner calls and says, 'I'm obsessed with this story and I want to play Pam and I want to produce, you say, 'Yes, yes, yes, yes.' Since then, she has starred in Mike & Molly, American Housewife, and has done voice work in Robot Chicken, The Looney Tunes Show, and the feature film, Minions. 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Russ Faria's conviction was overturned by a judge in 2015 and he was released from prison. Its almost hard to watch how easily people can be fooled. All of those things were really important because all those bits and pieces are what construct the person that we project our own conclusions and presumptions onto.. * Because it is. Film credits include Think Like a Dog, The Lost Husband, Love, Simon, Transformers and New Years Eve.. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expo Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. Thankfully, Schwartz never gave up as he was virtually Russs only hope. All Rights Reserved. When the show wanted to bring Pam's mom back to the show, the original actor. ("The Delivery"), Upon speculating that a cold sore might be a sign he has herpes, Michael goes on a field trip to visit all of his former lovers. Kimberly Potts of TheWrap said it appeared Zellweger was "thoroughly enjoying her time" as Hupp. Even high-level, big-budget projects struggle with the issue. "[44] Ciara Wardlow, writing for RogerEbert.com, categorized it as "a watchable if often underwhelming true crime docudrama that wants to both be weird and play it safe, ending up in a strange middle ground between the two. However, showrunner Klein told Newsweek: "The people we interviewed who were still in contact with Pam Hupp did let us know that Pam was aware we were making this show. ("Sex Ed"), Helene, who watches Jim and Pam's daughter Cece when they are at work, takes Cece to a doctor when she gets a fever. Suanne Spoke has been on television since the mid-1980s. Recently, Coolidge attended the SAG Awards, where she received two honors. ("Chair Model"), Helene and William Beesly separate to the dismay of Pam. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. L-R: Olivia Luccardi as Lily Day, Gideon Adlon as Mariah Day in "The Thing About Pam." [22][23] Filming took place in New Orleans and Hammond, Louisiana. [12] In May 2021, Jenny Klein signed a one-year first-look deal with Blumhouse Television and joined The Thing About Pam as a writer and executive producer. Stars Rene Zellweger Josh Duhamel Judy Greer See production, box office & company info Watch on Bravo Now It took investigators years to finally figure out what she was really up to, but the story of her journey is a fascinating one. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). It clearly shocks Pam however she lies and says the movie is really good. She plays Pam with a lot of dark humor, I'd suppose the character is exaggerated. Preying on peoples grief, Pam is skilled at twisting narratives and creating false scenarios so well that everyone trusts her at her word. [25] After adding the prosthetics, the makeup took between two and four hours to apply. ("The Lover") However, Pam warms up to the idea and goes on a double date with them. In the theater, he has worked with directors and playwrights that include Mike Nichols, Tony Kushner, Edward Albee, Tom Stoppard and David Hare. [20] At the second annual BlumFest in October, Zellweger spoke with Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison about portraying Hupp, "Truth is stranger than fiction. She most recently contributed to the book Perform: Acting for the Screen and was interviewed for the podcast/video SuperImage, Ltd., Sean Bridgers stars as Mark Hupp, the husband of Pam Hupp, in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Sean Bridgers most recently appeared in Barry Jenkins Amazon series The Underground Railroad. He will next be seen in ABCs limited series Women of the Movement., On television, Bridgers is most well known as Johnny Burns in HBOs Deadwood and as Louis Darnell on the Epix series Get Shorty., Bridgers also co-starred opposite Brie Larson in the Oscar-nominated drama Room., Mac Brandt stars as Detective McCarrick, one of the detectives assigned to Betsy Farias murder case, in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Mac Brandt was previously seen in the role of Capt. With Jim splitting time between Dunder Mifflin and Athleap, Pam was left back in Scranton, where she was forced to balance a job while raising the family. It isn't until Season 6 that Helene appears on-screen again, and this time she's played by Linda Purl. She refuses to binge-watch anything. He has also appeared in such films as Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, When in Rome, and Love, Simon. The case shocked the nation, becoming the subject of several Dateline episodes, and is stirring up attention once again through NBC's true-crime series, which airs on Tuesdays. He never gets the chance to tell her he might have herpes. "But we just found that it was Pam's choices that she made, the things that are on public record from her interviews, the information that she shared, her personal narrative, it was impossible to tell it without introducing levity, because of the absurdity. Her mother was murdered in a very gruesome way and in a very unapologetic way, and what they went through they were being gas-lit for years. Unfortunately, Anderson, who was married to Lee from 1995 . ("Double Date") Pam then slaps Michael after Michael says that, "she came on to me [him]. Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. She always has lip balm, CBD oil, and Ilia's Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C. "I love Ilia. ", She added: "In our research process, we were fortunate to interview some people close to Pam Hupp, and that shed light on some of the family dynamics at play here.". Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Corus Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Rene Zellweger is headed to TV to play Pam Hupp in the NBC series The Thing About Pam. [47] By the end of its run on April 12, 2022, The Thing About Pam had become NBC's highest-rated freshman series of the 20212022 television season. The cast of The Thing About Pam is a star-studded one that includes Josh Duhamel as Joel Schwartz, Russ' defense lawyer, Judy Greer as Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey, Katy Mixon as Betsy and Gideon Adlon as Mariah Day, Betsy and Russ' 17-year-old daughter. NBC picked up the story now called The Thing About Pam starring Rene Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, and Judy Greer for a limited series that premiered on March 8, 2022. Rene Zellweger as Pam Hupp in "The Thing About Pam", and the real-life Pam Hupp who is currently serving a life sentence in prison. "I think Glenn [Fleshler, who plays Russ] did such an incredible job of conveying that on screen, and you can see Mariah struggle with her want to connect with him and just how she doesn't agree with anyone around her. 7. Each episode of the series Zellweger most recently starred as the legendary Judy Garland in Judy, winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice awards for the film. This, she and Kinsey explain, is the idea of shows casting really famous actors to play a short role or even make a quick cameo in an episode. Other recent TV credits include CBS Battle Creek and the J.J. Abrams mini-series 11.22.63 on Hulu. After Jenna Fischer explains why her fictional mom had to be recast after Season 2, she goes on to point out that the recasting was actually "a really weird thing" adding that "the integrity of our show was so important to us." "[27], The score was composed by Giona Ostinelli and Sonya Belousova. Fischer points out that there was a particularly good reason to do this, too: they had developed the storyline that the long-dormant character would not only return but that she would date Michael Scott and it was just too darn good of an opportunity to pass up. This week I finished the series and my overall take is the old saying "Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction." Good series. The mysterious death of Pam Hupp's mom Pam's mother passed away in mysterious circumstances in 2013. "And [the episode] is me really being able to dig deep and I think my favourite thing is that Mariah, you can see how strong she is, you can always see her strength, but then the fact that she really got to stick up for herself. Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey deems this, Producer Cathy Singer decides to devote several episodes of. In 2021, the real Pam was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Betsy Faria in 2011 she has pleaded not guilty and is still awaiting trial. [43] Liam Mathews at TVGuide said the "deliciously satisfying" tone was similar to that of the Coen brothers, but that its use to convey the story of a real murder would make "you feel [a] little queasy. 25 2022, Published 8:55 a.m. They. More and more people are seeking out that content". The slurping effect, which the duo came up with before filming began, was also used in the sound design. Minnie seems to keep popping up as Pam works her schemes almost as a voice whispering to Pams conscience. [21] Throughout October, Zellweger was photographed wearing face and body prosthetics to portray Hupp. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. New episodes air weekly on NBC on Tuesdays. ("Threat Level Midnight"), When Jim and Pam are getting ready to attend Roy's wedding, Jim tells Cece to go inside who was playing in the yard, telling her "grandma almost has breakfast ready". For instance, Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" show saw unexpected turnover in the form of Will Poulter leaving before production even got off the ground. Glenn has held a variety of recurring roles over the years, including Orrin Bach in Billions, George Remus in Boardwalk Empire, Goran Pazar in Barry and multiple roles in Law & Order: SVU. Feature film credits include Take Shelter, Four Christmases, All About Steve, Drive Angry, State of Play, Soul Ties and Hell or High Water, opposite Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine. A one-stop-shop for all things video games. In a perfect world, Van Sant's vicious satire should have inspired "The Thing About Pam." The limited series does put some clever, over-the-top spins on the well-trod story; Hupp is often . In addition to her on-screen projects, Adlon is an active voiceover artist. "The writers and the showrunner spent upwards of 60 hours just. She accidentally locks her in her car and calls Jim to tell him. Josh Duhamel as defense attorney, Joel Schwartz. 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Pam ferries Betsy. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for several awards, as was its director, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. Does she really know Pam? Oscar-winning actress Rene Zellweger is making her return to broadcast TV as Pam Hupp. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. At the time of its announcement, NBC News Studios had already attained partnerships with Blumhouse Television and Focus Features, with the former revealing they were in negotiations to develop and produce scripted programs based on stories told on Dateline. I listened to the podcast, so I did know the background on this case. Meanwhile, television producers sought to devote several episodes from Dateline NBC to Betsy's story, which uncovers Pam's past and makes her a suspect in the case. On Halloween day of 2013, the body of Pam Hupp's 77-year-old mother Shirley Neumann (played by Celia Weston) was found on the lawn of the senior retirement community where she was living at the time. Update 03/18/2022, 6.55 a.m. Josh Duhamel most recently played The Utopian in Jupiter's Legacy, and he's also known for his performances in Las Vegas, Unsolved, and for playing Captain Lennox in the live-action Transformers movies. Drew Scheid as Travis Hupp, the son of Pam and Mark. Pam Hupp is a wife and mother of two, a neighbor, a "nice lady"and a suspected murderer in mom jeans. Pamela Anderson had the biggest assets on "Baywatch," but she didn't reap the rewards. These details include her name, erroneously written as "Rita" and details "Klondike 507". If only Pam had one. "It was Arjen who did all of the work. And they were right, there are some real strange things about Pam. Duhamel also recently wrapped the bank heist thriller Bandit, alongside Mel Gibson, and the action-crime film Blackout.. [11], The limited series was given a six-episode order and titled The Thing About Pam on February 4, 2021, with Rene Zellweger joining the cast to portray Hupp in her network television debut and attaching herself as an executive producer through her production company Big Picture Co. Zellweger serves as an executive producer on both The Back Nine and The Thing About Pam through her production company, Big Picture Co. Zellweger is known globally for her starring role as the seminal British everywoman in the film Bridget Joness Diary, for which she received an Oscar nomination, and the sequels Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Bridget Joness Baby. She also earned an Academy Award nomination as convicted killer Roxie Hart in Chicago and won her first Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actress for Anthony Minghellas Cold Mountain., After graduating with an English degree from the University of Texas, Zellweger made her feature film debut in Richard Linklaters seminal coming-of-age film Dazed and Confused. Other film roles quickly followed, including Reality Bites, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation and My Boyfriends Back. Soon after, Zellweger won the affection of audiences with her breakthrough role in Jerry Maguire., Additional credits include One True Thing, Nurse Betty, Me, Myself & Irene, White Oleander and Cinderella Man. She has also lent her voice to such animated features as Shark Tale, Bee Movie and Monsters vs. Aliens and made her television debut in the Netflix limited series What/If., Suanne Spoke stars as Janet, Betsy Farias mother and grandmother to Betsy and Russ two daughters, including Mariah Day, in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam.. Of course, the podcast hosts also point out that eventually that rule was broken over and over again. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Shannon got a theater contract. Jenna Fischer took the lead, explaining that "We wanted Shannon Cochran to come back. Did we mention its free with your cable subscription? Katy Mixon is best known as April on Eastbound & Down. She has series regular roles in the Netflix animated shows Pacific Rim and Battle Kitty. She also guest-starred on the premiere of Hulus Solar Opposites.. Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison who narrated the original NBC News podcast, The Thing About Pam (opens in new tab) which remains one of the most-downloaded shows on Apple Podcasts is returning to narrate the TV adaptation. "So she was manipulated and definitely felt like her voice was stunted and she wasn't really no one was listening to her. Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. She has been a series regular on General Hospital and Switched at Birth as well as having smaller roles in Step by Step, Judging Amy, The Division, and ER. ("Niagara"), Later, she starts to date Michael Scott, making Pam angry and Pam begins to dislike them both. Greers career in both film and television has been extremely prolific, with her appearing in nearly 200 roles to date, including the Blumhouse reboot of Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Jim panics and drives off to go help and accidentally leaves Michael behind at the gas station they were at. Save 20% On Olaplex Haircare Bestsellers to Repair Damaged Strands, Save $105 on This Highly-Rated Dyson Vacuum Alternative from Amazon, Hailey Bieber's Favorite Denim Shorts Are On Sale Now at Amazon, Khloe Kardashian's Good American Drops New Neon Swimwear Collection. Shirley Neumann was 77 years old and living alone in a third-floor apartment of a senior . Ben Chase as Nate Swanson, a defense attorney working with Joel. Though some praised Zellweger's performance as Hupp in her network television debut, others criticized the comedic tone used to convey the story of a real murder. There was a problem. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. Pam yells "Thanks Mom!" Since then, she has starred in Me, Myself, & Irene, Bridget Joness Diary (and all its sequels), Chicago, Cinderella Man, and Miss Potter. The Thing About Pam details the murder of Betsy Faria, a cancer-stricken woman found dead in her home in Troy, Missouri, in December 2011. Actor Bio. When his wife Betsy is found dead, Russ is destroyed. Starring two-time Oscar winner Rene Zellweger as convicted murderer Pam Hupp, "The Thing About Pam" follows the real-life story behind Faria's brutal death that was featured in several. She knows Russ would never hurt her daughter. One of the things about Pam is that its no easy task to prove shes a liar. Gideon Adlon found speaking to her real-life counterpart Mariah Day for The Thing About Pam "heart-breaking," she told Newsweek. ET. It's her mom, it's her family, and it's weird that actors are portraying the worst thing that ever happened to your life.". 'The Thing About Pam' Cast & Character Guide, 'The Thing About Pam' Trailer Reveals Rene Zellweger's Compulsive Lying, SNL: Kenan Thompson Keeps Passing Out on The Slingshot Ride, 'The Last of Us' Creators on Why They Changed the Mall Attack. 2021. Russ Faria added: "I think they've done a really good job of staying true to the story as much as they could. Judy Greer stars as Leah Askey in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam.. When the ladies of Dunder Mifflin got to the Season 2 episode "Sexual Harassment" the first episode with Pam's Mom physically present they broke down the recasting question. And why would she lie? This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expo Read allBased on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. Glenn Fleshler has had leading roles in Boardwalk Empire, Billions, The Night Of, Barry, and For Life. She wrote a lot in her journals and tried to find an outlet to help with her frustrations for what she's still going through.". The largest collection of bigwig personalities gathers in the two-part finale of Season 7 as Dunder Mifflin looks for someone to replace the irreplaceable Michael Scott. Suanne Spoke as Janet, Betsy's mother and Mariah's grandmother. That's the way someone acted in the world and had no remorse and just could give less of a s**t about how they ruined people's lives.". Zellweger's received criticism for donning a fat suit to play Pam Hupp (via The Wrap), the Midwestern mom and alleged serial killer.And some critics have found the comedic elements of the story off-putting. In addition to the series announcement, it was revealed Cole would executive produce alongside Jason Blum, Marci Wiseman, and Jeremy Gold. 1) Do the Right Thing's 2) Pamela Anderson 3) Ellen DeGeneres 4) Judith Ivey. Spoke participated as an actress at the Sundance Lab and on panels for ActorFest, along with judging the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Judy Greer has graced us with her presence on screen since the late 90s. But the way she does it totally entertaining. He, too, seemed to believe her web of lies as he tried helplessly to keep his family together. Suanne Spoke stars as Janet, Betsy Faria's mother and grandmother to Betsy and Russ' two daughters, including Mariah Day, in the new NBC limited series "The Thing About Pam." An award . (3 episodes, 2022) Series Set Decoration by Kristin Bicksler . By the . In The Thing About Pam, Judy Greer will play former Lincoln County Prosecutor, Leah Askey, one of the attorneys who led the case again Russ Faria. Elsewhere, she's made supporting appearances in films like 13 Going On 30, Jurassic World and Ant-Man, among many others. So, go download it now. [38] John Doyle of The Globe and Mail said the actress "brings an equal amount of vinegary exuberance to the work. Everybody has a strong opinion about NBC's "The Thing About Pam," starring Rene Zellwegger and Josh Duhamel. Duhamel also spoke to the news station, saying that he found it helpful to get to know Schwartz in the process of preparing for the show because it made it "easy" for him to portray him. Heres how it works. 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