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Jessica Chastain<\/strong> and Abe Sylvia<\/strong>\u2018s long-in-the-works \u201cGeorge & Tammy\u201d<\/strong> limited series finally has a real home, Showtime. And it will be getting a \u201cYellowstone\u201d<\/strong>-powered kickoff when the first episode is simulcast following the episode of that Paramount Television Network hit on December 4. Showtime timed the announcement with the program\u2019s first trailer, which is embedded on this publish.<\/p>\n READ MORE: \u201cDeath Becomes Her\u201d: Jessica Chastain says she\u2019s spoken to Anne Hathaway a couple of remake<\/a><\/p>\n Originally supposed as a Spectrum Originals launch, the John Hillcoat<\/strong>-directed collection chronicles the romantic {and professional} relationship between Tammy Wynette<\/strong> (Chastain) and George Jones <\/strong>(Michael Shannon<\/strong>). Still known as the \u201cFirst Lady of Country Music,\u201d Wynette is the voice and co-songwriter behind the now basic (though nonetheless controversial) music \u201cStand by Your Man.\u201d Jones is finest recognized for \u201cHe Stopped Loving Her Today,\u201d <\/a>which many think about the best nation music of all time. The pair recorded over 30 number-one nation songs collectively together with \u201cWe\u2019re Gonna Hold On,\u201d \u201cGolden Ring,\u201d and \u201cNear You.\u201d<\/p>\n Based on the guide \u201cThe Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George\u201d<\/strong> by their daughter, Georgette Jones<\/strong>, the manufacturing additionally stars Steve Zahn, Kelly McCormack, Walton Goggins<\/strong>, and Pat Healy<\/strong>, amongst others.<\/p>\n In a press release, Showtime and Paramount Media Networks President\/CEO Chris McCarthy <\/strong>remarked, \u201cJessica and Michael are truly extraordinary as Tammy and George and their searing performances and undeniable chemistry bring to life the legendary relationship\u00a0of the King and Queen of country\u00a0music. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Kelly Carmichael, <\/strong>President of Production & Development of Freckle Films, Chastain\u2019s manufacturing firm, added \u201cWe are exhilarated to finally bring this epic story about two of country [music\u2019s] most loved legends to a global audience with Showtime and Paramount Networks. This story has been a profound journey of love for Freckle Films and we are eager for audiences to experience the magic that this exemplary cast will bring into their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n The timing of the collection will put Chastain and Shannon into SAG Awards consideration, however extra importantly, it will likely be broadcast throughout the identical viewing window that helped Amanda Seyfried<\/strong> and Julia Garner<\/strong> earn Emmy nominations this previous summer time. Neither actor has been nominated for an Emmy up thus far of their profession. Chastain received her first Academy Award for enjoying one other real-life Tammy, Tammy Faye Baker, in \u201cThe Eyes of Tammy Faye\u201d <\/strong>earlier this yr. \u201cTammy Faye\u201d was additionally written by Sylvia, who’s an Executive Producer on \u201cGeorge & Tammy.\u201d<\/p>\n