The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021 film)

The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an upcoming American drama film directed by Michael Showalter, based on the documentary of the same name by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. Jessica Chastain, who also produces the film, stars in the title role. Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones and Vincent D'Onofrio also star.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Directed byMichael Showalter
Produced by
Screenplay byAbe Sylvia
Based onThe Eyes of Tammy Faye
by Fenton Bailey
Randy Barbato
Starring
Music byTheodore Shapiro
CinematographyMike Gioulakis
Edited byMary Jo Markey
Production
company
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release date
  • September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It is scheduled to be released on September 24, 2021, by Searchlight Pictures.

Premise

Depicts the history of televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2019 that Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield were cast to star in the film, with Michael Showalter directing.[1] Chastain detailed in an August 2019 interview she had acquired the rights to Faye’s life in 2012. Chastain will also be doing her own singing in the film.[2] In October 2019, Cherry Jones joined the cast of the film.[3] In November 2019, Sam Jaeger, Vincent D'Onofrio, Gabriel Olds, Mark Wystrach, Chandler Head, Fredric Lehne and Jay Huguley joined the cast of the film.[4][5][6]

Principal photography began in October 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[7][8][9]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on September 24, 2021, by Searchlight Pictures, where it will open against The Many Saints of Newark, Dear Evan Hansen and an untitled My Little Pony film.[10][11]

References
  1. Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield to Star in Tammy Faye Pic for Fox Searchlight (EXCLUSIVE)
  2. Jessica Chastain on Making ‘It: Chapter Two,’ Singing in Upcoming Tammy Faye Bakker Biopic
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (October 7, 2019). "'The Eyes of Tammy Faye': Emmy-Winner Cherry Jones Joins Jessica Chastain & Andrew Garfield In Fox Searchlight Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (November 5, 2019). "'The Handmaid's Tale' Actor Sam Jaeger Cast In 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2019). "Vincent D'Onofrio To Play Jerry Falwell In Fox Searchlight's 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  6. Kirstie Alley To Star In ‘A Family Affair’; Ethan Cutkosky Joins ‘Alex/October’; Jay Huguley Cast In ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
  7. "Jessica Chastain's 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' Casting Call for a Church Scene". ProjectCasting. October 18, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  8. Welch, Rebecca (September 25, 2019). "Jessica Chastain's Next Starring Vehicle Is Casting". Backstage. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  9. Andrew Garfield To Star In Lin-Manuel Miranda Netflix Adaptation of ‘Rent’ Playwright Jonathan Larson’s ‘tick, tick…boom!’
  10. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 21, 2021). "Searchlight Dates Sundance Acquisition 'The Night House', 'Nightmare Alley' & More For Later This Year". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  11. Pedersen, Erik (January 29, 2021). "Universal's 'Dear Evan Hansen' Pic Gets Theatrical Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
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