[43] Liam Mathews at TVGuide said the "deliciously satisfying" tone was similar to that of the Coen brothers, but that its use to convey the story of a real murder would make "you feel [a] little queasy. But then we didn't need Pam's mom for a really long time. "I understand completely, I think I'd feel the same way," Adlon said. 18) Who played the role of TV's C. J. Film credits include Think Like a Dog, The Lost Husband, Love, Simon, Transformers and New Years Eve.. In the first official trailer and images, audiences get a peek at the Oscar-winning actress dramatic transformation into the Missouri mother turned murderer. [26][27] Hair department head Lawrence Davis and makeup department head Carla Brenholtz said they added light touches to prosecutor Leah Askey (played by Greer), based on a look anchored in Troy, Missouri. [20] At the second annual BlumFest in October, Zellweger spoke with Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison about portraying Hupp, "Truth is stranger than fiction. The Thing About Pam is an American true crime comedy-drama television miniseries detailing the involvement of Pam Hupp in the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Drew Scheid as Travis Hupp, the son of Pam and Mark. Actor Bio. In order to protect the purity of the final product, the production crew resisted using this splashy option for short-term attention at the risk of undermining the long-term cohesion of the entire project. Her other TV credits include Psych, Wilfred, My Name Is Earl, Two and a Half Men and Eastbound and Down.. Glenn Fleshler stars as Russ Faria in the NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Fleshler recently played Randall in The Joker, opposite Joaquin Phoenix, and continues to recur on Showtimes Billions. Previously, he portrayed the terrifying Yellow King on the first season of HBOs True Detective., Other TV roles include Barry, Boardwalk Empire, For Life, Watchmen, Waco, The Twilight Zone and The Night Of.. It took investigators years to finally figure out what she was really up to, but the story of her journey is a fascinating one. In 2018, Adlon starred in her first major film role, Blockers, as one of the three young leads opposite Leslie Mann, John Cena and Ike Barinholtz. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. All Rights Reserved. She has series regular roles in the Netflix animated shows Pacific Rim and Battle Kitty. She also guest-starred on the premiere of Hulus Solar Opposites.. through the front door as she leaves implying that Helene is inside and is going to look after Cece and Phillip while Jim and Pam are gone. ("The Delivery"), Upon speculating that a cold sore might be a sign he has herpes, Michael goes on a field trip to visit all of his former lovers. ("Casino Night"), Helene talks to Pam over the phone about Pam and Roy's Wedding ("Dwight's Speech"), Jim jokingly threatens to Pam that he will give Pam's Mom's details to Michael, who is in search of a prospective date. [24], Makeup artist Arjen Tuiten said it took eighty minutes to apply prosthetics on Zellweger. The brutal crime kicked off a series of events that exposed a diabolical scheme in which their neighbor, Pam Hupp, was deeply involved. During the date, Michael learns Helene's age and breaks up with her on her birthday. Pam ferries Betsy. 25 2022, Published 8:55 a.m. Stars Rene Zellweger Josh Duhamel Judy Greer See production, box office & company info Watch on Bravo Now Episodes will air weekly and will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air. NBC/St Charles Missouri Police Department, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Her mother was murdered in a very gruesome way and in a very unapologetic way, and what they went through they were being gas-lit for years. "[46], The premiere episode increased its viewership by 205% after seven days, from 2.9million viewers when it aired to 8.7million viewers after a week with delayed viewing across linear and DVR, as well as Hulu, NBC.com, the NBC app, and Peacock. [11], The limited series was given a six-episode order and titled The Thing About Pam on February 4, 2021, with Rene Zellweger joining the cast to portray Hupp in her network television debut and attaching herself as an executive producer through her production company Big Picture Co. Corus Television. It stars Rene Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon, and Glenn Fleshler. I'm allergic to adhesives, and so there was a lot of comedy in the preparation," the actress remarked. Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. "And [the episode] is me really being able to dig deep and I think my favourite thing is that Mariah, you can see how strong she is, you can always see her strength, but then the fact that she really got to stick up for herself. I don't know, the whole show was intense. In the first official trailer and images, audiences get a peek at the Oscar-winning actress' dramatic . Greers career in both film and television has been extremely prolific, with her appearing in nearly 200 roles to date, including the Blumhouse reboot of Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. A one-stop-shop for all things video games. Glenn has held a variety of recurring roles over the years, including Orrin Bach in Billions, George Remus in Boardwalk Empire, Goran Pazar in Barry and multiple roles in Law & Order: SVU. "You're filming it, you're looking at Rene and you're like, I can't believe that this is an actual person. In addition to the series announcement, it was revealed Cole would executive produce alongside Jason Blum, Marci Wiseman, and Jeremy Gold. The Thing About Pam is a six-part series exploring both the murder itself and how it led to the conviction of Betsy's husband Russ, who denied it and was later acquitted. Airdate: 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 (NBC) Cast: Rene Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Katy Mixon, Glenn Fleshler, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke and Mac Brandt Showrunner: Jenny Klein. You know what, I'm gonna start dating her [Helene] even harder. We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. Did we mention its free with your cable subscription? This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. More recently, she's played the lead role in Judy and Anne Montgomery in Netflix's What/If. Brian Lowry at CNN called it a failed attempt to be "the next Fargo". Adlon is also inspired by strong, talented women, including her mother, actress/producer Pamela Adlon. Unfortunately, she too becomes a victim of Pams manipulation. Russ Faria's conviction was overturned by a judge in 2015 and he was released from prison. The largest collection of bigwig personalities gathers in the two-part finale of Season 7 as Dunder Mifflin looks for someone to replace the irreplaceable Michael Scott. During her lengthy stage career, she served on the board of directors for both Company of Angels and Deaf West Theatre. Unfortunately, Anderson, who was married to Lee from 1995 . Club's Gwen Ihnat said "The Thing About Pam does an impressive job of translating an addictive tale to the small screen. While it may be a simple explanation, it makes sense in the busy, cutthroat world of television. Even high-level, big-budget projects struggle with the issue. Spoke participated as an actress at the Sundance Lab and on panels for ActorFest, along with judging the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. There was a problem. Glenn Fleshler will portray Betsy's husband, Russ, who was convicted and later exonerated for her death. The Thing About Pam details the murder of Betsy Faria, a cancer-stricken woman found dead in her home in Troy, Missouri, in December 2011. Pam Hupp is a wife and mother of two, a neighbor, a "nice lady"and a suspected murderer in mom jeans. So you want to be careful and honorable to the memory of Betsy Faria and what her family experienced. More and more people are seeking out that content". She most recently filmed HBOs limited series White House Plumbers, opposite Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, and will be co-starring in Reboot from Modern Family co-creator Steve Levitan. But he is looking guiltier by the minute. Zellwegers breakout role came in 1996 in the film Jerry Maguire. The Thing About Pam premieres Tuesday, March 8 at 10 pm ET on NBC. Rene Zellweger Becomes Convicted Killer Pam Hupp in 'The Thing About Pam' By H. Alan Scott On 03/08/22 at 4:40 PM EST Culture True Crime If you're a director looking to cast a female actor. So, Josh drank bourbon in that scene.". [29] The theme implemented the use of an English horn, a prepared piano with coins between the strings, a harmonica, "ka-ching" sounds, a custom-made Italian instrument combining a waterphone and daxophone, and the sound of someone slurping. That Sunday morning, one of Dee's daughters stopped by her mother's house around 9 a.m., but Dee was nowhere to be found. Watch The Thing About Pam: Becoming Pam Hupp, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Killer, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Star Witness, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Good Friend, Watch The Thing About Pam: Renee Zellweger Is Pam. Oscar-winning actress Rene Zellweger is making her return to broadcast TV as Pam Hupp. Its almost hard to watch how easily people can be fooled. "[44] Ciara Wardlow, writing for RogerEbert.com, categorized it as "a watchable if often underwhelming true crime docudrama that wants to both be weird and play it safe, ending up in a strange middle ground between the two. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. ("Chair Model"), Helene and William Beesly separate to the dismay of Pam. Meanwhile, television producers sought to devote several episodes from Dateline NBC to Betsy's story, which uncovers Pam's past and makes her a suspect in the case. [10] In a statement, Cole said that "having been at the forefront of the true-crime genre for so long, we know better than anyone that truth is often stranger than fiction, and with the twists and turns in this case, we saw a real opportunity to present it in a scripted format". Thank you for signing up to Whattowatch. The twists and turns of this saga are truly stranger than fiction, said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, adding, This series will bring a completely new perspective to a story that has already captivated millions.. Betsy is mostly shown through flashbacks in the series, for obvious reasons, but she is the catalyst to the overall story. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. She is a BFA graduate from Carnegie Mellon University Conservatory of Drama in Pittsburgh. RELATED: 'The Thing About Pam' Trailer Reveals Rene Zellweger's Compulsive Lying. In a perfect world, Van Sant's vicious satire should have inspired "The Thing About Pam." The limited series does put some clever, over-the-top spins on the well-trod story; Hupp is often . The limited series stars Lily James as actress Pamela Anderson, and Sebastian Stan as drummer Tommy Lee. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. She most recently contributed to the book "Perform: Acting for the Screen" and was interviewed for the podcast/video "SuperImage, Ltd."Spoke is repped by The Culbertson Group. Duhamel also recently wrapped the bank heist thriller Bandit, alongside Mel Gibson, and the action-crime film Blackout.. It was also reported that NBCUniversal Chairman of Entertainment Content Susan Rosner Rovner would oversee the series and that Jessika Borsiczky would write and serve as showrunner. Duhamel made his directorial debut at the 2019 Mammoth Film Festival with The Buddy Games, which he also co-wrote, co-produced and starred in. It's her mom, it's her family, and it's weird that actors are portraying the worst thing that ever happened to your life.". ("Stress Relief"), Hurt by the divorce, Helene shows a bit of bitterness when comedically telling Pam that its not too late to back out of the wedding. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expo Read allBased on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. The police suspected Betsy's husband, Russ, as the culprit and arrested him, but when his conviction was overturned, holes appeared in Pam's testimony, revealing a diabolical scheme. [17] On August 30, Judy Greer and Katy Mixon joined the cast. Schwartz, who is portrayed by Josh Duhamel in the show, explained to KSDK that he and his client were very involved in the project. Kimberly Potts of TheWrap said it appeared Zellweger was "thoroughly enjoying her time" as Hupp. Both Russ Faria and his attorney Joel Schwartz helped advise the writers and showrunner Jenny Klein in the creation of the NBC show. Adlon spoke to Newsweek about portraying the character and speaking to her real-life counterpart. Katy Mixon is best known as April on Eastbound & Down. Between Hupps deception and the misguided prosecution, Russ has all the blame placed on him all while grieving the death of his wife. Her family reported her missing that day. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Also that year, she starred in Netflixs drama series The Society.. As well as starring as Pam Hupp, Rene is also on hand as an executive producer. I'm going to play the person that you sort of illuminated in your podcast and try to understand what makes a person like that tick". With heavy makeup and prosthetics Renee Zellweger is unrecognizable until she speaks. Watch Global, HGTV, FoodNetwork, Slice, History, WNetwork, Showcase, NatGeo, Adult Swim and 24/7 Global News LIVE or VOD. In a statement, NBC said the company was "shifting its documentary strategy to an entirely new model" that would be "consistent with industry trends". Here is a list of the characters to watch out for. Stream Full Seasons for FreeNew Episodes Return Friday March 3, Stream Past SeasonsWatch Live Tuesdays | Streaming Next Day, Stream Season 1 NowWatch Live Tuesdays | Streaming Next Day. The mysterious death of Pam Hupp's mom Pam's mother passed away in mysterious circumstances in 2013. "She just told me about what it was like in that time of her life and how she was extremely manipulated by everyone around her because all the people that she loved and trusted believed one thing and she believed another. This is the first television role for Jeff Ryan Baker. Hupp is already serving a life sentence for a separate case. Judy Greer has graced us with her presence on screen since the late 90s. Josh Duhamel will play Joel Schwartz, the defense attorney Russ hired to plead his case. In The Thing About Pam which is based on the Dateline podcast of the same name Katy Mixon plays warm, non-confrontational, easily manipulated Betsy Faria. She's lightly involved in the later seasons of the show, as well, and even makes the final cut for Michael's off-beat flick "Threat Level Midnight.". If only Pam had one. She plays Pam with a lot of dark humor, I'd suppose the character is exaggerated. ("The Search"), Helene plays a sexy nurse in Michael's movie. Please refresh the page and try again. The . Dane Davenport as Mike Wood, a candidate for Lincoln County prosecutor and Joel's friend. The Thing About Pam is a six-part true-crime drama coming to NBC based on the Dateline examination of the murder of Betsy Faria in 2011. We cast her as Pam's mom. ("Lice"), Michael Scott | Dwight Schrute | Jim Halpert | Pam Beesly | Ryan Howard | Andy Bernard | Kevin Malone | Stanley Hudson | Angela Martin | Phyllis Vance | Meredith Palmer | Creed Bratton | Oscar Martinez | Kelly Kapoor | Toby Flenderson | Darryl Philbin | Erin Hannon | Gabe Lewis, Jan Levinson | Roy Anderson | David Wallace | Nellie Bertram | Karen Filippelli | Robert California | Holly Flax | Pete Miller | Clark Green | Bob Vance | Todd Packer | Mose Schrute | Hank Tate | Nate Nickerson | Val Johnson | Robert Lipton | Cathy Simms | Helene Beesly | Glenn | Hidetoshi Hasagawa | Madge Madsen | Esther Bruegger | Nick | Jo Bennett | Deangelo Vickers | Charles Miner. The limited series also stars Olivia Luccardi, Jesse Scott Egan, Adam David Thompson, Catherine Carlen, Sarah Stipe, Drew Scheid, and Ann Mahoney. Zellweger most recently starred as the legendary Judy Garland in Judy, winning the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice awards for the film. From there, the actress says that for a long time, "The Office" had a rule against stunt-casting. Pam has a strained relationship with her mother. Rene Zellweger is headed to TV to play Pam Hupp in the NBC series The Thing About Pam. Preying on peoples grief, Pam is skilled at twisting narratives and creating false scenarios so well that everyone trusts her at her word. Recently, Coolidge attended the SAG Awards, where she received two honors. She's notorious, not famous. Adlon is a passionate advocate for womens rights and various human rights causes and continues that work through UNICEFs Next Generation. "The Office" is a lot of things. After that, we hear that Pam's parents are going through a divorce, but we don't see much on screen. Rene Zellweger leads the cast of The Thing About Pam. * Available content may vary through participating service providers. Suanne Spoke has been on television since the mid-1980s. And why would she lie? She has also had memorable roles in movies such as 13 Going on 30, The Village, 27 Dresses, Ant-Man, and Halloween. Previously, she starred on CBS Mike & Molly for four seasons. "[36] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 55 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". At least that is what her trusted friend Pam keeps telling her. "But it was intense. During her lengthy stage career, she served on the board of directors for both Company of Angels and Deaf West Theatre.Spoke currently serves on the faculty at the California Institute of the Arts, where she teaches acting in the Film Directing Program and in Character Animation. As the workplace love birds find each other and fall in love, we slowly meet many of the different members of their families. Adlon added that she'd never want to discuss their conversations in detail because she wants to "be respectful" to Mariah, but she did share some insight into what was said between them. Jennifer McHugh is a Los Angeles-based writer. The show premieres on March 8 and also stars Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, and Katy Mixon. ("Threat Level Midnight"), When Jim and Pam are getting ready to attend Roy's wedding, Jim tells Cece to go inside who was playing in the yard, telling her "grandma almost has breakfast ready". "But we just found that it was Pam's choices that she made, the things that are on public record from her interviews, the information that she shared, her personal narrative, it was impossible to tell it without introducing levity, because of the absurdity. Patricia French has appeared in True Detective, The Good Lord Bird, The Act, Halt and Catch Fire, and Ozark. Pam Hupp (inset) was eventually fingered as the killer and she'd been busy. Liz Cole, executive producer of Dateline NBC and the then-president of Peacock Productions, announced she would also serve as president of the new company. Patricia French as Minnie, Pam's neighbor. So, go download it now. Does she really know Pam? Why The Role Of Pam's Mother Was Recast In The Office. Filming took place in New Orleans. As the daughter of Betsy and Russ Faria, Mariah is torn between supporting her father and finding justice for her mother. Purl's iteration of the character is a bit more involved. Save 20% On Olaplex Haircare Bestsellers to Repair Damaged Strands, Save $105 on This Highly-Rated Dyson Vacuum Alternative from Amazon, Hailey Bieber's Favorite Denim Shorts Are On Sale Now at Amazon, Khloe Kardashian's Good American Drops New Neon Swimwear Collection. And some critics have found the comedic elements of the story off-putting. She has been a series regular on General Hospital and Switched at Birth as well as having smaller roles in Step by Step, Judging Amy, The Division, and ER. But when Tanya hit her head while trying to escape from a yacht full of would-be murderers, she . Suanne Spoke stars as Janet, Betsy Faria's mother and grandmother to Betsy and Russ' two daughters, including Mariah Day, in the new NBC limited series "The Thing About Pam." An award . When the show wanted to bring Pam's mom back to the show, the original actor. If a character isn't needed for years on end, an actor has to look elsewhere to keep their career moving forward and, at times, even simply put food on the table. Glenn Fleshler has had leading roles in Boardwalk Empire, Billions, The Night Of, Barry, and For Life. As the defense attorney for Russ Faria, Joel Schwartz had his work cut out for him. Josh Duhamel most recently played The Utopian in Jupiter's Legacy, and he's also known for his performances in Las Vegas, Unsolved, and for playing Captain Lennox in the live-action Transformers movies. In February 2021, the series was given a six-episode order with Zellweger joining the cast and the production as an executive producer. While on the red carpet, she was asked what she thought of the possibility of Anderson playing her sister. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. And they were right, there are some real strange things about Pam. "Episode 5, I feel like is definitely the most, in a way for me, I feel like it's almost the most heart-breaking and empowering episode for Mariah.". Previously, she directed an AOL original short that documents the practice of Transcendental Meditation and how it has changed the lives of teachers and students who learned the practice from the David Lynch Foundation. [37], Zellweger's performance divided critics. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. The studio's "Wheel of Time" adaptation had an even more catastrophic issue when Mat Cauthon actor Barney Harris exited the show well after filming started (per Newsweek). They. She's well known for her voice work as Cheryl Tunt on Archer and for playing Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development and for playing Bridget Schmidt in Two and a Half Men. However, showrunner Klein told Newsweek: "The people we interviewed who were still in contact with Pam Hupp did let us know that Pam was aware we were making this show. The cast of The Thing About Pam is a star-studded one that includes Josh Duhamel as Joel Schwartz, Russ' defense lawyer, Judy Greer as Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey, Katy Mixon as Betsy and Gideon Adlon as Mariah Day, Betsy and Russ' 17-year-old daughter. Here's our who's who guide to The Thing About Pam cast. I think without it, it's much more difficult to kind of tiptoe in the underlying themes.". Shannon Cochran (in Sexual Harassment) Linda Purl Helene Beesly is Pam 's mom, played by Shannon Cochran in "Sexual Harassment" and subsequently played by Linda Purl in episodes starting with " Niagara ." Contents 1 Season 2 2 Season 4 3 Season 5 4 Season 6 5 Season 7 6 Season 9 7 Behind the scenes 8 Appearances 9 References Season 2 In a statement, Borsiczky said the murder case she was adapting could be interpreted as both a whodunit and a character study. Still she is as always supportive and inclusive with her daughter. On August 24, it was announced Borsiczky had exited the series as writer and showrunner due to creative differences but that she would remain an executive producer for the time being; Klein was appointed as the new showrunner. What's interesting is we wanted to be really careful with how we navigated the tongue-in-cheek because it's tragic. [8] Two weeks later, on January 23, NBC News Studios was launched. L-R: Olivia Luccardi as Lily Day, Gideon Adlon as Mariah Day in "The Thing About Pam." Each episode of the series Rene Zellweger spoke to Newsweek about the true-crime drama, saying she particularly liked the way the show balances dark humor with the horrors of the case it examines. Barnes? [30], First-look images and a trailer were released in early February. The Thing About Pam finale airs Tuesday, April 8 on NBC at 10 p.m. Gideon Adlon had her first major movie role in 2018s Blockers. Cast and character guide to the new true-crime drama, The Thing About Pam. In 2021, the real Pam was charged with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Betsy Faria in 2011 she has pleaded not guilty and is still awaiting trial. Jim panics and drives off to go help and accidentally leaves Michael behind at the gas station they were at. Oscar-winning actress Rene Zellweger is making her return to broadcast TV as Pam Hupp. Avery Thompson. The website's consensus reads, "Rene Zellweger is visibly having fun, but The Thing About Pam's glossy take on a true crime is neither as entertaining or insightful as it aims to be. "The writers and the showrunner spent upwards of 60 hours just. It isn't until Season 6 that Helene appears on-screen again, and this time she's played by Linda Purl. The case of killer Pamela Hupp is a twisted tale involving money and murder. Get the latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Rene Zellweger to Star in True-Crime Series 'The Thing About Pam', Ant Anstead on Girlfriend Renee Zellweger's 'Kindness' & Holiday Plans, Rene Zellweger Spends Thanksgiving With Ant Anstead and His Son, By signing up, you agree to our These details include her name, erroneously written as "Rita" and details "Klondike 507". Played by an unrecognizable Rene Zellweger in the six-part limited series The Thing. And our job at that point is to provide Renee and the rest of the cast with all the tools they need to embody these characters. New episodes air weekly on NBC on Tuesdays. Lakeview Park is located in Fenton, Mo., and is less than an hour from where Pam lived in O'Fallon. All rights reserved. The stamp is awarded by the gender equity coalition ReFrame and industry database IMDbPro for film and television projects that are proven to have gender-balanced hiring, with stamps being awarded to projects that hire female-identifying people, especially women of color, in four out of eight key roles for their production. : 1) Ben Vereen 2) Michael Fishman 3) The Lincoln Tunnel 4) The Lincoln Tunnel. Adlon resides in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised. Recovering from cancer, trying to get her life back together and her only mistake was to trust the wrong person. Later this year, he's due to appear in Blackout, Shotgun Wedding and opposite Mel Gibson in Bandit. She knows Russ would never hurt her daughter. The Thing About Pam. BA1 1UA. It's a workplace comedy. (6 episodes, 2022) Series Film Editing by Series Casting By Series Production Design by Meghan C. Rogers . Even portraying Mariah for a few months, having that moment was a relief for me. "So she was manipulated and definitely felt like her voice was stunted and she wasn't really no one was listening to her. There she has a brief, awkward encounter with Michael. . Cookies help us deliver our Services. Where do we even begin? 7. ", The Academy Award winner went on: "It's the juxtaposition of the making you comfortable to laugh and then the tragedy that's ongoing in this story that makes you stop for a second and really feel the gravity of the consequences, the decisions and the choices that this person made. Betsy's friend, house-flipper Pam Hupp, told the police she was the last person to see her on the night of her death after insisting on driving her home. You can just tell that the toxic narcissistic energy that she has is just starting to eat her alive and you know, bite her in the a**," the actor said. The Chicago Sun-Times argues, The incomparable voice of Dateline since 1995, Keith Morrison narrates the limited series just as he did the podcast. In film, Fleshler has worked with A-list directors that include Barry Levinson, Woody Allen, Kenneth Lonergan, Tom McCarthy, JC Chandor, Todd Phillips and Andrew Jarecki. The slurping effect, which the duo came up with before filming began, was also used in the sound design. The real-life story quickly captured the attention of America and was detailed in several popular episodes of Dateline NBC and chronicled in the 2019 podcastThe Thing About Pam. The Thing About Pam is an American true crime comedy-drama television miniseries detailing the involvement of Pam Hupp in the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. One of the things about Pam is that its no easy task to prove shes a liar. I literally existed for another human" They are also available the following day on Peacock. Seth Rogen will also appear in the show, playing Rand Gauthier, the electrician who stole the tape from Anderson and Lee. , March 8 at 10 pm ET on NBC Pam. tale to the dismay of Pam. Company Angels... 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