Elizabeth Moss to Play Candy Montgomery in Limited Series ‘Candy’

Candy is an upcoming limited series based on the true-crime story of Candy Montgomery and her victim, Betty Gore. Now, the series has found its lead with Elizabeth Moss set to play Candy. While a network is not attached yet, the show is developed by Universal Content Productions. They’re planning to shop around to cable networks and streaming services.

Here is the official synopsis for the show:

Set in 1980 Texas, Candy (Moss) had it all. A loving husband with a good job, a daughter and son and a nice house in the new suburbs. And killed her friend from church with an ax.

Moss is one of the most underrated actresses of today.  I am sure she is going to bring 110% to this part. Alongside Moss is Robin Veith as the show’s scribe, who also worked on Mad Men. Nick Antosca joins Robin. He will oversee the show via his UCP-based Eat the Cat banner.

UCP president Dawn Olmstead put out a statement:

“The unique tale of Candy Montgomery is one Nick has been passionate about telling for a very long time. After working with Robin on The Act, the two crafted an incredible script that is tense, twisted and tempting. With her range of work speaking for itself, Elisabeth is dream casting for us and the care and thoughtfulness she will bring to the complex events that unfolded really deepens the project. I wish I was already sitting on the couch in a dark room watching the opening credits right now.”

Moss also spoke of her new role:

“I have been wanting to play an anti-heroine for a while now, and have been trying to work with Robin again after Mad Men for even longer, so when she asked me if I wanted to play a housewife from Texas who, some would say, got away with murder, I simply said, ‘Where do I sign?’ Adding the opportunity to work with Nick after his incredible work on The Act was like taking a delicious dessert and putting 100 cherries on top. My producing partner Lindsey and I are so thrilled to be partnering with them and Alex and Scott and everyone at UCP on a show that I believe is truly going to be like no other we’ve done and will be a role like none I’ve ever played.”

It’s good to see Moss challenging herself and stepping into the shoes of Candy. I’m sure she will rise to the ranks of other actresses who have played notorious killers in movies and TV shows.

Are you excited for Moss to play the infamous Candy?

Source: THR

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