Elizabeth Olsen stars as the controversial real-life figure, Candy Montgomery
Love and Death is a crime drama miniseries based on the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by Jim Atkinson. The miniseries is produced by Lionsgate Television and Blossom Films, the production company founded by actress Nicole Kidman who serves as an executive producer. The miniseries is directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, a film and television director known for working on Mad Men and Homeland. The show is written by David E. Kelley.
American actress Elizabeth Olsen leads the cast in the role of Candy Montgomery. She is joined by Patrick Fugit playing her husband Pat Montgomery. Jesse Plemons and Lily Rabe portray Allan and Betty Gore, the Montgomery’s church friends. The wider cast includes roles for Krysten Ritter, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, and Tom Pelphrey. Love and Death was released on the streaming service Max on 27th April, 2023.