Malin Åkerman has been cast in a leading role of the Starz series adaptation of the May Cobb novel “The Hunting Wives,” Variety has learned.
Åkerman will appear in the role of Margo Banks. The series was ordered at the premium cabler back in October 2023. The first season will consist of eight episodes. Production will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
Per the official description, the series “tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
Åkerman is known for her roles in shows like the hit Showtime series “Billions,” on which she played Lara Axelrod throughout most of the show’s seven season run. Her other TV roles include “Children’s Hospital,” “Dollface,” and “The Comeback.” In film, she has...
Åkerman will appear in the role of Margo Banks. The series was ordered at the premium cabler back in October 2023. The first season will consist of eight episodes. Production will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
Per the official description, the series “tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.”
Åkerman is known for her roles in shows like the hit Showtime series “Billions,” on which she played Lara Axelrod throughout most of the show’s seven season run. Her other TV roles include “Children’s Hospital,” “Dollface,” and “The Comeback.” In film, she has...
- 1/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Malin Åkerman has landed the leading role of Margo Banks in the new Starz drama The Hunting Wives, an 8-episode series based on the novel of the same name by May Cobb. Production is set to begin in Charlotte, North Carolina this spring.
From writer, showrunner and EP Rebecca Cutter (Hightown), The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Cutter and Cobb, executive producers also include Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Åkerman’s breakthrough came in 2005 on the HBO series The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. She had a recurring role on the third season of Entourage, as...
From writer, showrunner and EP Rebecca Cutter (Hightown), The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Cutter and Cobb, executive producers also include Erwin Stoff for 3 Arts Entertainment. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Åkerman’s breakthrough came in 2005 on the HBO series The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow. She had a recurring role on the third season of Entourage, as...
- 1/24/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Malin Akerman‘s star continues to rise in Hollywood, propelled by her standout performance in the drama TV series Billions. While she initially made her mark in comedic films like The Proposal and The Heartbreak Kid, she successfully transitioned into roles that showcase her versatility. In Billions, she portrays the assertive and outspoken Lara Axelrod. She’s billionaire Bobby Axelrod’s wife, brilliantly played by Damian Lewis. After her 1997 acting debut on the Canadian science fiction series Earth: Final Conflict, Akerman’s career has been one of constant growth and improvement. While many fans are familiar with her on-screen persona, there are intriguing...
- 6/7/2023
- by Uwa Echebiri
- TVovermind.com
Is a key member of the Billions cast cashing out?
TVLine has learned that one of the Showtime drama’s original ‘core four’ — Malin Akerman — has made herself available for broadcast TV’s current pilot season. And we’re told the offers, some of which would conflict with a potential fifth season of Billions, are pouring in.
A Showtime spokesperson, however, insists that should Billions snag a Season 5 (the show’s fourth season bows Sunday, March 17), Akerman will remain a part of the show, albeit on a recurring basis. The rep notes that the network adjusted the actress’ long-term contract...
TVLine has learned that one of the Showtime drama’s original ‘core four’ — Malin Akerman — has made herself available for broadcast TV’s current pilot season. And we’re told the offers, some of which would conflict with a potential fifth season of Billions, are pouring in.
A Showtime spokesperson, however, insists that should Billions snag a Season 5 (the show’s fourth season bows Sunday, March 17), Akerman will remain a part of the show, albeit on a recurring basis. The rep notes that the network adjusted the actress’ long-term contract...
- 2/5/2019
- TVLine.com
Kirsten Howard Alec Bojalad Feb 8, 2019
Great news! Showtime has confirmed Billions Season 4 is a go.
Billions Season 4 will happen this year, Showtime has confirmed. The smash hit drama, which stars the always-fantastic Paul Giamatti and the dashing, flame-haired star of the oft-referenced-by-DoG Dreamcatcher, Damian Lewis, was picked up at the cable network this week, some time after the season 3 premiere scored the show's highest ever ratings. Brian Koppelman and David Levien's cutthroat series is now Showtime's second most-watched, after Homeland.
further reading: The Affair Season 5 Release Date
“Billions continues to build its audience as it explores the heights of power and wealth even as it plumbs the depths of the human psyche,” said Gary Levine, President of Programming at Showtime Networks Inc. “Brian and David are gifted, propulsive storytellers and we can’t wait to see where they and their extraordinary cast will take us in season four.
Great news! Showtime has confirmed Billions Season 4 is a go.
Billions Season 4 will happen this year, Showtime has confirmed. The smash hit drama, which stars the always-fantastic Paul Giamatti and the dashing, flame-haired star of the oft-referenced-by-DoG Dreamcatcher, Damian Lewis, was picked up at the cable network this week, some time after the season 3 premiere scored the show's highest ever ratings. Brian Koppelman and David Levien's cutthroat series is now Showtime's second most-watched, after Homeland.
further reading: The Affair Season 5 Release Date
“Billions continues to build its audience as it explores the heights of power and wealth even as it plumbs the depths of the human psyche,” said Gary Levine, President of Programming at Showtime Networks Inc. “Brian and David are gifted, propulsive storytellers and we can’t wait to see where they and their extraordinary cast will take us in season four.
- 4/27/2018
- Den of Geek
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