SundanceTV's new short-form series 'State of the Union', starring Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd to air May 6
SundanceTV will launch its new, short form series State of the Union, produced by See-Saw Films on Monday, May 6. Debuting on SundanceTV, Sundance Now and other digital platforms same day, the series, comprising 10 10-minute episodes, stars Oscar-nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, A Private War) and Emmy-winner Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Get Shorty).
State of the Union will be rolled out on multiple platforms simultaneously, including its 10@10 debut on SundanceTV starting Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17, where a 10-minute installment will be released each weeknight at 10pm ET. Additionally, beginning Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10, viewers can join series’ stars Louise (Pike) and Tom (O’Dowd) for a “Digital Happy Hour” with two episodes each day at 5pm ET on Sundance Now, SundanceTV.com and the SundanceTV app.
Written by Nick Hornby (Brooklyn, An Education) and directed by Stephen Frears (The Queen, A Very English Scandal), State of the Union explores the world of Louise (Pike) and Tom (O’Dowd) as they attempt to repair their crumbling marriage through weekly marital therapy sessions. Before each appointment, the couple meets at a pub where they delve into how they came together and, how eventually, their marriage fell into disrepair. Throughout each episode, audiences are provided with an honest and humorous take on contemporary relationships.
