Happy Face (TV series)
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| Showrunner | Jennifer Cacicio |
| Written by | Jennifer Cacicio |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production location | Canada |
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| Network | Paramount+ |
Happy Face is an upcoming American true crime drama television show. It is a series adaptation of the iHeartPodcasts's 2018 true-crime Happy Face by Melissa Moore, and her 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook.
It stars Dennis Quaid in the titular role, alongside Annaleigh Ashford, James Wolk and David Harewood. It is set to stream globally on Paramount+ in 2025.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Dennis Quaid as the Happy Face killer
- Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Moore, the killer's daughter and makeup artist on The Dr. Greg Show
- James Wolk as Ben Moore, Melissa's husband
- David Harewood as Dr. Greg, host of the daytime health and talk show, The Dr. Greg Show
- Tamera Tomakili as Ivy, a producer on the show
- Khiyla Aynne as Hazel, the Moore's 15-year-old daughter[1]
- Benjamin Mackey as Max, the Moore's 9-year-old son[1]
Recurring[edit]
- Damon Gupton as Elijah, a convict on death row in Texas for a 1995 murder[2]
- Momona Tamada as Eva, Hazel's best friend and true crime fanatic[2]
Production[edit]
In September 2020, it was reported that Jennifer Cacicio, Robert and Michelle King were in development for CBS All Access of a series based on Keith Hunter Jesperson's (Happy Face killer) daughter Melissa Moore's true-crime iHeartPodcasts Happy Face, and her autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook.[3]
In October 2021, Paramount+ greenlit the series written by Jennifer Cacicio and produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts and Semi-Formal Productions.[4] Michael Showalter also executive produced and directed the first episode.[5]
In February 2024, Dennis Quaid signed on to play the Happy Face killer and Annaleigh Ashford as his daughter Melissa Moore.[5] The following month, James Wolk was cast to play Melissa's husband, and Tamera Tomakili as Ivy.[6][7] David Harewood signed on to play Dr. Greg, star of the daytime health and talk show, The Dr. Greg Show.[1]
Principal photography began on March 19 and is expected to conclude on June 19, 2024.[8][1]
Release[edit]
Happy Face is set to be released with eight episodes globally in 2025 on Paramount+ through Paramount Global Content Distribution.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (March 20, 2024). "Happy Face: Khiyla Aynne & Benjamin Mackey Round Out Series Regular Cast As Production Begins; David Harewood To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (May 9, 2024). "Happy Face Adds Damon Gupton & Momona Tamada As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 16, 2020). "CBS All Access to Develop Happy Face True Crime Podcast as Series, Robert and Michelle King to Produce". Variety. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 10, 2021). "Robert and Michelle King Set Happy Face Drama at Paramount+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (February 16, 2024). "Happy Face: Dennis Quaid To Play Titular Character In Paramount+ Series From Robert & Michelle King". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2024). "Happy Face: James Wolk Joins Paramount+ Series From Robert & Michelle King". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 14, 2024). "Happy Face: Tamera Tomakili Joins Paramount+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "In Production". Creative BC Film Commission. February 12, 2024. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
External links[edit]
Happy Face at IMDb
