The late-‘90s were an exciting, somewhat frightening time for people with an internet connection. Everything seemed like it was brand-new, and most of the fun things you did back then are heavily frowned on today. You know, like illegally downloading music and watching illicit sex tapes, such as the most famous one from Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Thankfully, that Wild West era of the internet can be relived in the upcoming Hulu series, “Pam & Tommy.”
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As seen in the trailer for “Pam & Tommy,” the series tells the ridiculous, but true story of the leak of the sex tape that would change the world, as the personal and intimate lives of model/actress Pam Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee were available for anyone with an internet connection. What might seem fairly common nowadays was Earth-shattering news back in 1997, turning Anderson and Lee into the biggest names in entertainment overnight.
The series stars Sebastian Stan and Lily James as Lee and Anderson, respectively. Joining Stan and James in the cast are Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Taylor Schilling, Andrew Dice Clay, Pepi Sonuga, Spenser Granese, and Mozhan Marnò. The series is directed by “I, Tonya” filmmaker Craig Gillespie and written/showrun by Robert Siegel and DV DeVincentis.
“Pam & Tommy” hits Hulu on February 2. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Set in the Wild West early days of the Internet, “Pam & Tommy” is based on the incredible true story of the Pamela Anderson (Lily James) and Tommy Lee (Sebastian Stan) sex tape. Stolen from the couple’s home by a disgruntled contractor (Seth Rogen), the video went from underground bootleg-VHS curiosity to full-blown global sensation when it hit the Web in 1997. A love story, crime caper and cautionary tale rolled into one, the eight-part original limited series explores the intersection of privacy, technology and celebrity, tracing the origins of our current Reality TV Era to a stolen tape seen by millions but meant to have an audience of just two.