Justin Timberlake stars in the crime drama as a police deputy
A crime drama starring Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake will finally come to UK screens this week.
After premiering in the United States back in 2022, Candy: A Death in Texas will air on Channel 4.
The show starring Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake delves into the real-life graphic murder of Betty Gore and the immediate aftermath.
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From cast and filming locations to episodes and plot, here is everything you need to know about Candy: A Death in Texas.
How many episodes are there of Candy: A Death in Texas?
There are five episodes to watch on the crime drama.
The first two episodes will premiere on Saturday, March 8, 9pm, on Channel 4.
Remaining episodes will be available to watch on March 9 and March 10.
What is the plot of Candy: A Death in Texas?
Candy: A Death in Texas is a crime drama about Candy Montgomery, a woman accused of murdering her lover’s wife.
Candy was having an affair with Betty’s Gore’s husband when Betty was hacked to death with an axe in 1980.
The show delves into the real-life drama which took place in Wylie, Texas which rocked a community.
Candy: A Death in Texas is a miniseries so it is unlikely the show will return for a second season.
Who is in Candy: A Death in Texas?
Hollywood superstar Jessica Biel is cast in the lead role as Candy Montgomery opposite The Wire’s Pablo Schreiber who plays Allan Gore.
Justin Timberlake, the real-life husband of Biel appears in the show as Deputy Steve Deffibaugh.
Here is the cast list in full:
- Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery
- Melanie Lynskey as Betty Gore
- Pablo Schreiber as Allan Gore
- Timothy Simons as Pat Montgomery
- Raúl Esparza as Don Crowder
- Antonella Rose as Christina Gore
- Jessie Mueller as Sherry Cleckler
- Adam Bartley as Richard
- Justin Timberlake as Deputy Steve Deffibaugh
- Jason Ritter as Deputy Denny Reese
Where was Candy: A Death in Texas filmed?
Despite the name of the show, the miniseries was not filmed in Texas.
Instead, the state of Georgia was used as a filming location.
DeKalb Courthouse in Decatur, Georgia, included some of the locations in the show.
The decision to film entirely in Georgia was due to the production team being based in Atlanta and the area was similar enough to recreate the state.