Elizabeth Olsen to star in Nicole Kidman-produced HBO Max collection ‘Love and Death’

By PTI
LOS ANGELES: Actor Elizabeth Olsen has been roped in to play the lead function in streaming platform HBO Max’s restricted collection “Love and Death”.

According to Variety, the present hails from author David E Kelley, who additionally serves as govt producer together with Hollywood star Nicole Kidman.

Lesli Linka Glatter is connected to direct the present, which is predicated on the true story of Texas housewife Candy Montgomery, who killed her pal, Betty Gore, with an axe in 1980.

It is impressed by the guide “Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs” and a set of articles from Texas Monthly (‘Love & Death In Silicon Prairie, Part I & II’).

Olsen will essay the function of Montgomery.

“This is a gripping story about the frustrations and desires of two women in a small town that culminates in a terrible act of violence. We are thrilled to be partnering with David, Lesli, Nicole, and Per and incredibly fortunate to have Elizabeth at the center of our story to bring out all the layers of Candy that make this story so unforgettable,” mentioned Sarah Aubrey, head of authentic content material for HBO Max.

Lionsgate Television is producing the collection for HBO Max.

Apart from “Love and Death”, Candy Montgomery can also be the topic of Elisabeth Moss-starrer’s restricted collection “Candy”, which is at present in growth at Hulu.