'Angelyne' on Peacock: 5 things you didn't know about Emmy Rossum
The five-episode limited series 'Angelyne' is ready to premiere on May 19, 2022, on Peacock after four years in the making. The series is about a mysterious blonde bombshell who takes over Los Angeles billboards in the mid-1980s, planting the seed for famous-for-being-famous influencer culture. The story focuses on fame and the elusive nature of truth itself. Emmy Rossum stars as the pop culture icon Angelyne, famous before the days of Paris Hilton and social media.
Based on a Hollywood Reporter’s 2017 investigative article, 'Angelyne' is executive produced by 'Mr. Robot' creator Sam Esmail, who is also Rossum’s husband. “I love Angelyne. She’s as if Marilyn Monroe got into an easy bake oven with an ’80s punk Barbie Doll, and a dose of new-age spirituality,” Rossum shared in a press statement. “She’s a trailblazer, a hustler, a visionary, the original influencer, a living-breathing piece of art," she added. Scroll down to learn more about the cast of the limited series.
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Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum became a household name with her strong portrayal of Fiona Gallagher in the television series ‘Shameless’ (2011-2019). She began acting at a young age and her debut was in ‘Genius’ (1999). Her noteworthy movies include ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ (2004), ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ (2004), 'Poseidon' (2006), 'Dragonball: Evolution' (2009), 'Inside' (2011), 'Beautiful Creatures' (2013), 'Comet' (2014), 'You're Not You' (2014), and 'Cold Pursuit' (2019).
She is also a talented singer and joined the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus at age seven. In 2007, Rossum released her debut album 'Inside Out' and also released a Christmas EP the same year titled 'Carol of the Bells'. In 2013, she released a follow-up album called 'Sentimental Journey'.
Rossum attended the Spence School, a private school in Manhattan, before dropping out to pursue career opportunities. She received her high school diploma at fifteen years old via online extension courses offered by Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY). She was also enrolled at Columbia University, studying French, art history, and philosophy. Rossum identifies as Jewish and has stated that her mother instilled in her the "Jewish code of ethics and morals”.
Lukas Gage
Born in San Diego, California, and raised in Encinitas, Gage went viral when he posted a clip of a Zoom audition during which director Tristram Shapeero could be heard criticizing Gage's apartment, unaware the microphone was not muted. He received tons of celebrity support from Judd Apatow, Lena Dunham, Joe Jonas, and many others. He has appeared in 'American Vandal' (2017), 'The White Lotus' (2021), 'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' (2015), and 'Euphoria' (2019).
Hamish Linklater
Hamish Linklater is known for playing Matthew Kimble in 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' (2006-2010), Andrew Keanelly in 'The Crazy Ones' (2013-14), and Clark Debussy in 'Legion' (2017-19). He is the son of dramatic vocal trainer Kristin Linklater. In 2021, he starred as Father Paul in the Netflix horror miniseries 'Midnight Mass' (2021), for which he received high critical acclaim.
'Angelyne' also stars Martin Freeman, Michael Angarano, Molly Ephraim, Philip Ettinger, Charlie Rowe, and David Krumholtz.
'Angelyne' will premiere on May 19, 2022, exclusively on Peacock.
