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Fosse/Verdon

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Fosse/Verdon
Company typeMiniseries
IndustryTelevision
Founded2019; 7 years ago (2019)
Headquarters
United States
ProductsTelevision miniseries
Websitewww.fxnetworks.com/shows/fosse-verdon

Fosse/Verdon is a 2019 American biographical drama miniseries created by Steven Levenson and Thomas Kail. Adapted from Sam Wasson's biography Fosse, it depicts the intricate marriage and creative partnership between director and choreographer Bob Fosse and actress-dancer Gwen Verdon, with performances by Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. Supporting roles include Norbert Leo Butz as Paddy Chayefsky and Margaret Qualley as Ann Reinking.

The miniseries debuted on FX on April 9, 2019, wrapping up its eight-episode run on May 28. At the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, Fosse/Verdon earned 17 nominations, including one for Outstanding Limited Series. Williams received the award for Outstanding Lead Actress, also winning Best Actress accolades at the 77th Golden Globe Awards and the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Rockwell was honored with Best Actor.

Premise

Fosse/Verdon delves into the personal and professional relationship of Bob Fosse, an innovative director and choreographer, alongside Gwen Verdon, an acclaimed actress and four-time Tony Award recipient. The storyline employs a non-linear narrative through flashbacks to reveal changes in their marriage and careers, emphasizing their profound influence on the performing arts world.

Main

Recurring

Music

Alongside each episode of Fosse/Verdon, weekly soundtrack albums were made available for streaming and download. These collections feature original compositions as well as cast renditions of iconic songs from the careers of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, including numbers like "Big Spender" from Sweet Charity and "Corner of the Sky" from Pippin.



Development

Executive producer George Stelzner secured the rights to adapt Sam Wasson's biography Fosse into a limited television series for FX Network. In 2016, with FX's endorsement, Stelzner brought on board actor and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Thomas Kail, both of whom had prior familiarity with the biography—Miranda having been a classmate of Wasson at Wesleyan University. Tony Award-winning playwright Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen) joined the creative team, receiving the Writers Guild of America credit "developed for television by" alongside Kail. The production also involved Nicole Fosse, daughter of Bob and Gwen and administrator of their estate.

On July 5, 2018, FX officially commissioned eight episodes of Fosse/Verdon, casting Sam Rockwell as Bob Fosse and Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon. Kail was slated to direct at least four episodes but ultimately helmed five. The executive producer lineup included Levenson, Kail, Miranda, Stelzner, Rockwell, and Williams, with Nicole Fosse serving as co-executive producer. Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (known for Hamilton) contributed as co-producer. Later, on October 26, 2018, Joel Fields—showrunner of FX's The Americans—joined the team as both writer and executive producer. The series premiere was announced for April 9, 2019.

Casting

With the series greenlit, Rockwell and Williams were confirmed in lead roles. On November 19, 2018, Margaret Qualley and Norbert Leo Butz were added as series regulars. Additional recurring cast members included Aya Cash, Nate Corddry, Susan Misner, Bianca Marroquín, Kelli Barrett, Evan Handler, Rick Holmes, Paul Reiser, Ethan Slater, Byron Jennings, and Laura Osnes.

During production, Qualley engaged in biweekly consultations with Ann Reinking. While Reinking was not officially involved as a consultant on the series, she commended the portrayals by Rockwell and Williams but voiced concerns regarding the show's depiction of Fosse’s abusive behavior.

Filming

Principal photography commenced in late October 2018 at Silvercup Studios located in New York City, continuing through to late March 2019.

Release

The first teaser trailer debuted on January 6, 2019. In the United Kingdom market, broadcasting rights were acquired by the BBC, which premiered the series on BBC Two.

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 81% based on 88 reviews with an average rating of 7.12/10. The critical consensus notes compelling performances by Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams despite familiar biopic conventions. Meanwhile, Metacritic assigned a score of 68 out of 100 from 34 critics, reflecting "generally favorable reviews."

Awards and nominations

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Award Category Nominee(s) Outcome
Art Directors Guild Awards Excellence in Production Design for Television Movie or Limited Series Alex DiGerlando [1]
Casting Society of America Limited Series Bernard Telsey, Tiffany Little Canfield & Amelia Rasche McCarthy [2]
Costume Designers Guild Awards Excellence in Period Television Melissa Toth & Joseph La Corte (for "Life is a Cabaret") [3]
Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Limited Series Fosse/Verdon [4]
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie Sam Rockwell
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie Michelle Williams
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie Margaret Qualley
Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directing – Movies for Television and Limited Series Thomas Kail (for "Nowadays") [5]
Minkie Spiro (for "All I Care About Is Love")
Jessica Yu (for "Glory")
Golden Globe Awards Best Limited Series or Television Film Fosse/Verdon [6]
Best Actor – Limited Series or Television Film Sam Rockwell
Best Actress – Limited Series or Television Film Michelle Williams
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guilds Television Series, Mini-Series or New Media – Best Period and/or Character Make-Up Debbie Zoller, Dave Presto & Jackie Risotto [7]
Television Series, Mini-Series or New Media – Best Special Make-Up Effects Debbie Zoller, Dave Presto & Jackie Risotto
Television Series, Mini-Series or New Media – Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling Christopher Fulton, Christen Edwards & Christine Cantrell
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