Naomi Watts cast as Gretchen Carlson opposite Russell Crowe's Roger Ailes in Showtime limited series
Showtime and Naomi Watts' combination is nothing new for fans - the actress had previously starred in the 2017 release, 'Twin Peaks: The Return'. But this time around, the network is bringing back the Oscar-nominated star in a headline-grabbing role of Gretchen Carlson, the former Fox News anchor whose sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News founder Roger Ailes ultimately led to his downfall.
Centered on the life and career of Ailes, the eight-episode limited series will see Watts starring opposite none other than the Academy Award-winning actor, Russell Crowe. The 54-year-old Hollywood star, known for critically acclaimed hits like 'Gladiator', 'A Beautiful Mind', and 'Robin Hood', is said to be filling in the shoes of Ailes in the much-anticipated show following the last decade of Ailes' life.