'I am the Night' director Patty Jenkins was Fauna Hodel's Wonder Woman, claim daughters

Jefferson Mays, who plays the villainous George Hodel on the TNT show 'I am the Night,' tells MEAWW he was spellbound by Patty Jenkins and her work
PUBLISHED JAN 15, 2019

TNT's 'I am the Night', helmed by Patty Jenkins, is one of the most anticipated shows of the year and it is by no sheer accident that the 'Wonder Woman' director got this opportunity. Fauna Hodel, the woman on whom the heart-wrenchingly twisted tale is centered on, knew she wanted Jenkins to tell her story, according to her daughters Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecoraro.

Both women vouch that their mother was a fairy, who sprinkled her fairy dust wherever she went, and everything going on in their lives – including 'I am the Night' and the companion podcast 'Root of Evil', which they are co-hosting – is all thanks to her.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The star of the hit Apple TV show dropped a major update on the comedy series' new season
10 minutes ago
Despite the snub, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie represented 'Heated Rivalry' at the 2026 Golden Globes, just not in the way fans hoped
2 hours ago
A chilling revelation in Episode 3 changes everything for Jonathan Pine (and the fans) in ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2
2 hours ago
One shocking decision upends Tommy’s future as a violent confrontation leaves lives, and loyalties, hanging in the balance.
2 hours ago
The six-part thriller is developed by William Oldroyd and was released on Thursday, January 8, but the fans are questioning its origin
3 hours ago
Stephen Graham's Golden Globe moment has left the fans wondering whether 'Adolescence' has more story left to tell.
4 hours ago
'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley also won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
4 hours ago
No bonus episode ever dropped, but Netflix has one final surprise for ‘Stranger Things’ fans: A final behind-the-scenes adventure
5 hours ago
Golden Globes 2026 Drama Awards Best Actor is awarded to Wagner Moura, while Best Actress to Jessie Buckley
5 hours ago
Despite being nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Golden Globes, Cynthia Erivo did not attend the awards ceremony
5 hours ago