Last year, it seemed like Elisabeth Moss was signing up for a ton of new projects, including a couple of new TV series and some films. One of those projects is the upcoming Hulu series, “Candy,” from the creators of “The Act.” And apparently, the streamer is ready to move ahead with a season of the series, but unfortunately, it seems that Moss is just too darn busy to stay attached, being replaced by Jessica Biel.
According to Deadline, Hulu is moving ahead with the series, “Candy,” from Robin Veith and Nick Antosca, the duo behind the streamer’s award-winning series, “The Act.” However, instead of the previously announced Elisabeth Moss leading the way, who had to leave due to a reported scheduling conflict, Jessica Biel has taken over the title role. “Candy” tells the true story of a church-going suburban housewife, Candy Montgomery (Biel), who shocked the world in 1980 when she is arrested for murdering one of her friends with an ax.
After having a huge career in films and TV series as a young actress, Jessica Biel has really reinvented herself thanks to roles in prestige series over the past several years. She was the lead in the acclaimed crime series, “The Sinner,” and then she stepped into the lead role of the recent series, “Limetown.” Now, it appears Biel is ready to keep that trend going with “Candy.”
Interestingly, “Candy” isn’t the only high-profile series in the works about the case of Candy Montgomery. In addition to Biel’s take on the character, we’re also expecting Elizabeth Olsen to star in the HBO Max series, “Love and Death,” which tackles the Montgomery crime, from creator David E. Kelley.
It’s unclear when production on “Candy” will begin. However, the series has already enlisted Michael Uppendahl, who previously worked on series such as “Mad Men” and “Fargo,” to direct the pilot episode.
