Showtime has released the first trailer for George & Tammy, the limited drama series from creator Abe Sylvia and director John Hillcoat (The Road).
Based on Georgette Jones’ biography The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George, the series stars Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon as country music power couple Tammy Wynette and George Jones and tells the story of their complicated but enduring relationship.
GEORGE & TAMMY chronicles the country music power couple, Tammy Wynette and George Jones, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time. Remembered as the “First Lady of Country Music,” Wynette’s most successful song “Stand by Your Man” remains one of the most iconic and best-selling country singles by a female artist. Known for his once-in-a-lifetime voice, George Jones’ song “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” is still widely called the greatest country song of all time. With over 30 number-one country songs between them, including duets “We’re Gonna Hold On,” “Golden Ring” and “Near You,” George and Tammy’s legacy, both musically and romantically, remains one of the greatest love stories ever told.
Joining Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon in the cast of George & Tammy are Steve Zahn, Kelly McCormack, Walton Goggins, Pat Healy, David Wilson Barnes and Katy Mixon.
George & Tammy premieres on Showtime and the Paramount Network on December 4th.
