Elisabeth Moss will Play a Real Ax Murderer in New Series 'Candy'

The Emmy-winning actress, Elisabeth Moss has set her next thrilling role. The project is a limited series currently entitled Candy and is based on the true story of the Texas murderer Candy Montgomery.

Candy Montgomery Elisabeth Moss — Candy Montgomery

Candy Montgomery, was a wife and mother who was accused of killing her church friend with an ax. Montgomery was later put on trial for the murder of Betty Gore, whom she was accused of killing after having and affair with her husband.

According to THR the script of the pilot was written by Mad Men and The Act alum Robin Veith. In a statement, Moss said, “I have been wanting to play an anti-heroine for a while now, and have been trying to work with Robin again after Mad Men for even longer, so when she asked me if I wanted to play a housewife from Texas who, some would say, got away with murder, I simply said, ‘Where do I sign?’ Adding the opportunity to work with Nick after his incredible work on The Act was like taking a delicious dessert and putting 100 cherries on top.”

Elisabeth Moss has been very busy in the horror/thriller genre lately. Her recent credits include Jordan Peele’s Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Invisible Man, and her latest feature Shirley. Be sure to follow ScaryNerd for more of all things horror.

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