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Though there’s definitely no reason for you to ditch the series, here’s a list of five reasons why Fosse/Verdon is a must-watch!
Star World always
brings the best on television and with the critically acclaimed biographical
series, Fosse/Verdon airing in India on Star World, it is all that people are
talking about. The story revolves around the filmmaker/choreographer Bob Fosse
and Broadway dancer, Gwen Verdon. Their relationship goes through several ups
and downs, which is the constant price that they pay for their phenomenal
on-stage collaboration.
The duo of Sam
and Michelle is a delight to watch on screen as the multi-talented couple Bob
and Gwen. The music, the dance, the acting, makeup, and everything else
together brings on-screen a drama that you just can’t afford to miss.
Though there’s definitely no reason for you to ditch the series, here’s a list of five reasons why Fosse/Verdon is a must-watch!
The amazing story
Based on the real
story of Bob and Gwen, the show narrates the actual events of the complicated
yet brilliant individuals. Bob is a visionary and influential
director-choreographer who fuels his obsessive creativity with alcohol, drugs,
and sex. The stunning Broadway dancer Gwen is without any doubt, the best in
her field. Gwen needs Bob to glorify her greatness and the beauty of Gwen’s
craft is instrumental in Bob’s work. Their co-dependent relationship of the
artists glues the audience to their seats wondering what will come next for
them.
The beautiful Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon
Michelle returns
to television after 20 years, as one of the leads of the show Fosse/Verdon. A
four-time Academy Award nominee and multiple Golden Globes awards winner
Michelle Williams is famous for her independent productions. Michelle has given
some amazing performances in Academy award-winning and nominated movies such as
Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn
among others, the actor has now been nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress
in a Limited Series category at the 71st Emmy Awards this year for her role as
the flawless Broadway dancer on the show Fosse/Verdon.
The super-talented Sam Rockwell as Bob Fosse
From making guest
appearances on television to now leading in award-winning films and shows, the
Academy Award winner, Sam Rockwell has come a long way. Known for his roles in
Matchstick Men, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Confessions of a
Dangerous Mind as well as the Academy award-winning movie – Three Billboards
Outside Ebbing, Missouri among others. Sam has done a stunning portrayal of the
filmmaker and choreographer Bob Fosse, an iconic theatre personality who was an
instrumental part of Gwen’s career. For his mind-blowing performance, the actor
has been nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series category
at the 71st Emmy Awards this year for his role as the maniac creative genius on
the show.
Made by a wise team of creators
With great
creators, comes great shows. The masterminds behind the masterpiece deserve as
high praise as the actors in making Fosse/Verdon a huge success. The show has
been created by the Primetime Emmy Winner and the director of the hilarious
series, 2 Broke Girls - Thomas Kail and the super-talented writer Steven
Levenson. As one of the directors, the show has Adam Bernstein who has
previously directed the critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad and the blockbuster
hit Fargo.
Awards and Nominations
Awards and Nominations
When the show
went to the Emmy Awards in 2019, the recognition and spotlight it got came as
no surprise since it was all that critics and the audience was talking about.
It received 11 Nominations including the Outstanding leads, direction, writing,
music casting, production, and makeup. Not just the Emmys, the show was in
highlights in the Television Critics Awards as well where it got nominated for
Outstanding achievement in a series.
Fosse/Verdon will
premiere in India on Star World on 29th July 2019
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