George & Tammy – Limited sequence starring Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon picked up by Showtime

Country music drama restricted sequence George & Tammy, starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) and Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals), is headed to Showtime.

The sequence, from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, was caught within the fallout from Charter shutting down its Spectrum Originals unit. George & Tammy, a co-production between Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network, was among the many orphaned sequence.

The sequence was to premiere on Spectrum as one in every of its unique sequence and, after a nine-month unique run, get a second window on the Paramount Network and Paramount+.

“Jessica and Michael are truly extraordinary as Tammy and George and their searing performances and undeniable chemistry bring to life the legendary relationship of the King and Queen of country music,” mentioned McCarthy, President/CEO, Showtime and Paramount Media Networks. “The creators and the entire cast have delivered a series with the subtlety, nuance and complexity that are the hallmarks of the Showtime brand and what our viewers’ deserve and demand.”