Jessica Biel Replaces Elisabeth Moss In Limited Drama ‘Candy’ As Hulu Hands True-Crime Tale Series Order

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Joe Otterson TV ReporterTimothy Simons has joined the cast of “Candy” at Hulu, the true crime series about Candy Montgomery, Variety has learned exclusively.The show tells the true story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife in Silicon Prairie, Texas, who murdered her best friend, Betty Gore, with an ax in 1980. Jessica Biel is attached to play Montgomery, while Melanie Lynskey will play Betty Gore.

Veep alum Timothy Simons is set to star opposite Jessica Biel in Hulu’s original limited event series Candy, based on the true story of Candy Montgomery (Biel), who killed her friend Betty Gore (Melanie Lynskey) with an ax.

Pablo Schreiber (Orange Is The New Black) is set as a lead opposite Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey in Hulu’s original limited event series Candy based on the true story of Candy Montgomery (Biel), who killed her friend Betty Gore (Lynskey) with an ax.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPablo Schreiber has signed onto the Hulu true crime series “Candy,” Variety has learned exclusively.The show tells the true story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife in Silicon Prairie, Texas, who murdered her best friend, Betty Gore, with an ax in 1980. Jessica Biel is attached to play Montgomery, while Melanie Lynskey will play Betty Gore.

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Mónica Marie Zorrilla “Castle Rock” and “Heavenly Creatures” star Melanie Lynskey is slated to portray the victim of real-life infamous murderess Candy Montgomery in a new Hulu limited series, entitled “Candy.” She will play Betty Gore, the small Texas town teacher, wife and mother who was axed to death on Friday the 13th, June 1980 in her laundry room by her church friend.

Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock) has been tapped as the co-lead opposite Jessica Biel in Hulu’s original limited event series Candy based on the true story of Candy Montgomery (Biel), who killed her friend Betty Gore (Lynskey) with an ax.

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Last year, it seemed like Elisabeth Moss was signing up for a ton of new projects, including a couple of new TV series and some films. One of those projects is the upcoming Hulu series, “Candy,” from the creators of “The Act.” And apparently, the streamer is ready to move ahead with a season of the series, but unfortunately, it seems that Moss is just too darn busy to stay attached, being replaced by Jessica Biel.

Jessica Biel has replaced Elisabeth Moss in Hulu’s upcoming scripted series about Candy Montgomery, which has now received an official green light.Moss had to depart the series over scheduling conflicts, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. “Candy” centers on Candy Montgomery, the infamous Texas murderer, and her victim, Betty Gore.

Jessica Biel is joining the cast of Candy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterHulu has ordered the scripted true crime series about Candy Montgomery, with Jessica Biel now attached to star.The project was first announced as being in the works in July 2020, landing at Hulu in December. At that time, “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss was attached to play the lead role.