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Genre | Biographical drama |
Based on | Fosse by Sam Wasson |
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Theme music composer | Alex Lacamoire |
Composer | Nathan Barr |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Cinematography | Tim Ives |
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Running time | 41–59 minutes |
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Network | FX |
Release | April 9 May 28, 2019 | –
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Fosse/Verdon is a 2019 American biographical drama miniseries, developed by Steven Levenson and Thomas Kail. Based on the biography Fosse by Sam Wasson, the series charts the troubled marriage and professional relationship of director/choreographer Bob Fosse and actress/dancer Gwen Verdon, played by Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams respectively. Norbert Leo Butz and Margaret Qualley are also featured as Paddy Chayefsky and Ann Reinking, respectively.
Fosse/Verdon premiered on FX on April 9, 2019, with its eighth and final episode airing on May 28. At the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, Fosse/Verdon earned 17 nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series, with Williams winning Outstanding Lead Actress. Williams also won Best Actress at the 77th Golden Globe Awards and the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Rockwell won Best Actor.