Who stars in 'Love & Death'? Full cast list of HBO Max true-crime drama

The show follows Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a Texan wife and mother, who was accused of killing her friend Betty Gore (Lily Rabe)
PUBLISHED APR 16, 2023
Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery in a still from 'Love & Death' (YouTube/HBO Max)
Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery in a still from 'Love & Death' (YouTube/HBO Max)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Love & Death', the latest limited series from HBO Max, chronicles the true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a Texan wife and mother, who was accused of killing her friend Betty Gore (Lily Rabe), with whom her husband Allan was having an affair. Despite being caught holding the murder weapon, Candy was acquitted on the grounds of self-defense, leading to widespread intrigue and discussion for years.

This upcoming true-crime drama promises to delve deeply into the events surrounding the case. It is the second project in recent times to explore this tragic tale following Hulu's 'Candy'. With a successful track record, including popular shows like 'Big Little Lies', 'Nine Perfect Strangers', and 'The Lincoln Lawyer', David E Kelley is expected to deliver a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate details of this true crime saga in 'Love & Death'. The series will premiere on April 27, 2023, on HBO Max. For now, let's meet the cast of 'Love & Death'.

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Who stars in 'Love & Death'? 

The full cast list of 'Love & Death' includes Elizabeth Olsen, who is known for her role as Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the hit show 'Wandavision'. She will take on the lead role of Candy Montgomery.

Joining Olsen in the cast is Jesse Plemons, known for his role in 'The Irishman', who plays Allan Gore, Lily Rabe from 'American Horror Story', who portrays Betty Gore, and Patrick Fugit from 'Outcast', who takes on the role of Pat Montgomery. Tom Pelphrey, Krysten Ritter, Keir Gilchrist, and Elizabeth Marvel are also included in the cast.

Trailer

You can check out the trailer of the intriguing drama below.



 

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