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The HBO Max series "Love & Death" starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons premieres this April.

Kelley, the creator behind “The Undoing” and “Big Little Lies,” wrote “Love & Death,” adapting the series from journalists John Bloom and Jim Atkinson’s 1984 book “Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs,” which told the story of the real-life case. The show is the second big limited series portrayal of the Montgomery case to premiere in less than a year, after “Candy” starring Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey premiered on Hulu in May. The series is a production of Lionsgate Television, in association with David E. Montgomery was eventually declared not guilty by the jury, in a verdict that prompted outcry from Gore’s family and the community. “I have done all the things a wife is supposed to do. Candy Montgomery was a Texas housewife charged in 1980 for the murder of her friend and neighbor Betty Gore, after Gore was found dead in her house from 41 axe wounds.

From David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman and Lionsgate Television comes HBO Max's “Love and Death,” a limited true crime series that will be premiering on.

Check out a first-look image from HBO above, which introduces Foster and Reis as your brand new True Detectives! Issa López (Tigers Are Not Afraid) wrote “Night Country,” which will star Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. Candy underwent a successful polygraph test and was later acquitted.”

"Love & Death," a new true crime thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, is coming to HBO Max.

The series is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife convicted for the ax murder of her friend, Betty Gore. Love & Death "tells the true story of Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore -- two churchgoing couples enjoying their smalltown Texas life... The new series is written by David. 16 (UPI) -- HBO Max is giving a glimpse of the new series Love & Death. Kelley also executive produces with Glatter, The streaming service shared a

The new HBO Max series is the latest take on the housewife accused of killing her friend with an axe.

"This is a gripping story about the frustrations and desires of two women in a small town that culminates in a terrible act of violence," Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, said when the series was first announced. The rest of the cast includes Beth Broderick, Brian d'Arcy James, Bruce McGill and Mackenzie Astin. In the chilling first teaser for the show, Olsen is seen portraying the housewife who [was accused](https://www.etonline.com/candy-montgomery-a-guide-to-the-accused-ax-killer-and-true-crime-sensation-183771) of killing her friend, Betty Gore, with an axe in 1980. Olsen is heard saying as Candy in the clip. The house, the meals… Written by David E.

Plus, find out when the limited drama will debut on the streamer.

[Krysten Ritter](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/krysten-ritter/), [ Tom Pelphrey](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/tom-pelphrey/), [Keir Gilchrist](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/keir-gilchrist/), and [Elizabeth Marvel](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-marvel/). Kelley](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/david-e-kelley/) and director [ Lesli Linka Glatter](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/lesli-linka-glatter/) tells the true story of the murderous Candy Montgomery (Olsen), along with husband Pat Montgomery ( [Patrick Fugit](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/patrick-fugit/)) and friends Betty ( [Lily Rabe](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/lily-rabe/)) and Allan Gore ( [Jesse Plemons](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jesse-plemons/)). Following the release of the first three episodes viewers can stream one new episode each Thursday through May 25 when the finale drops. Allan’s shocked reaction is understandable as she goes on to ask, “would you be interested in having an affair?” What follows is a dark turn of events, particularly for Candy whose actions have deadly consequences. The show is inspired by the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs as well as a collection of articles from Texas Monthly including “Love & Death in Silicon Prairie,” Part I & II. [Elizabeth Olsen](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/elizabeth-olsen/) is getting violent in a first look at [ HBO Max](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/hbo-max/)‘s upcoming limited series [ Love & Death ](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/love-and-death/)which will officially debut with three episodes on Thursday, April 27.

The first Love and Death trailer reveals a full look at Elizabeth Olsen as the real-life murderous housewife in the HBO limited series.

[Love and Death was produced by Nicole Kidman](https://screenrant.com/love-death-show-cast-elizabeth-olsen-hbo-max/) and adapted to the screen by David E. Love and Death is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife from Wylie, Texas who was accused of brutally murdering her friend Betty Gore with an ax in 1980. One of those will be the upcoming HBO limited series, Love and Death, in which Olsen plays a real-life housewife and ax murderer.

Elizabeth Olsen transforms into Candy Montgomery, an '80s housewife who was accused of killing her best friend, in Love & Death, and yes, ...

The first three episodes of Love & Death will drop on April 27, with one episode weekly through May 25. Elizabeth continued, saying, "Her determination was something I enjoyed — it added humor to the story, but also helped me understand coping mechanisms for a person in extreme situations. Throw in Lizzie, and I'm simply sold.

Plus, find out when the limited drama will debut on the streamer.

The official first look at the HBO Max true-crime drama (below) focuses on Candy Montgomery (Olsen) and Allan Gore (Jesse Plemons), as one-half of two ...

[Candy](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/candy-hulu-jessical-biel-justin-timberlake-1235145380/), which Biel also executive produced, featured the transformative actress in a short curly wig and large glasses, a costume that made the actress unrecognizable even to herself. In Love & Death, Lily Rabe takes on the role of Betty and Patrick Fugit plays Candy’s husband, Pat Montgomery. Montgomery was accused of brutally murdering her friend Betty Gore with an axe (she was found with 41 wounds) after having an affair with her husband. Kelley Productions; Nicole Kidman and Per Saari through Blossom Films; Glatter; Scott Brown and Megan Creydt through Texas Monthly; Matthew Tinker; Michael Klick and Helen Verno. The seven-episode series premieres with the first three installments on April 27, followed by a weekly release on Thursdays. The meals. until somebody picks up an axe, as the logline reads (and, as the true story goes). The house. Executive producers are Kelley through David E. [Jessica Biel](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jessica-biel-candy-montgomery-premiere-1235143875/) in the title role. The limited series is written by David E. [Candy Montgomery](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jessica-biel-on-relating-to-her-killer-role-in-hulus-candy-1235141676/), the notorious suburban Texas housewife accused of murder in the 1980s.