Following the recent addition of Amanda Seyfried, The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum has been tapped for one of the leading roles in Apple TV+’s forthcoming anthology drama The Crowded Room. Rossum is set to portray the role of Candy, the mother of Tom Holland’s Danny Sullivan, who is “always looking for a man to fulfill her dreams of salvation.”
The 35-year-old actress is best known for her acclaimed performance as Fiona Gallagher in the first nine seasons of Showtime’s Shameless. She will next be seen in Peacock’s upcoming limited series Angelyne.
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Described as a captivating thriller, the 10-episode first season will be based in part on creator Akiva Goldsman’s own life, and inspired by Daniel Keyes’ acclaimed biography titled “The Minds of Billy Milligan.”
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The Crowded Room is an anthology series that dives into the true tales of people who have “struggled and learned to successfully live with mental illness.” Holland is set for the lead role of Danny Sullivan, a character loosely based on Milligan, the first person ever acquitted of a crime because of multiple personality disorder (now known as dissociative identity disorder).
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The Crowded Room is created, written, and executive produced by Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman. Executive producers are Holland, Alexandra Milchan for EMJAG Productions, and New Regency’s Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Michael Schaefer. It is a co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency.
