After Jessica Biel, for the needs of the series Candy, it’s Elizabeth Olsen‘s turn to slip into the skin of Candy Montgomery, a mother accused of killing her lover’s wife. The American actress, who is also known for her roles in the MCU, will play this role in the miniseries Love & Death on HBO Max.
Written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, Love & Death, as stated in the official synopsis, tells the true story of two couples, Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore, who are enjoying their lives in a small Texas town… until an extramarital affair leads someone to take an axe. That someone is none other than Candy Montgomery, who murdered Betty Gore with 41 axe wounds.
This new adaptation of the Candy Montgomery story will premiere on HBO Max on April 27, 2023. The streaming platform will release the first 3 episodes of Love & Death on that date. The final four episodes will then air weekly through May 25, 2023.
A first trailer for Love & Death
While waiting to discover the seven episodes of the series Love & Death, HBO Max presents a first trailer with Elizabeth Olsen (Candy Montgomery), Jesse Plemons (Allan Gore), Lily Rabe (Betty Gore), Patrick Fugit (Pat Montgomery) and Krysten Ritter (Sherry Cleckler).
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Love & Death (TV Show - 2023) 
