Sarah Paulson is set to play Gwen Shamblin in the scripted adaptation of the critically acclaimed docuseries, ‘The Way Down’.
Sarah Paulson has carved out quite the niche for playing, well, let's say complex women. From her role as Marcia Clark in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson to her most recent role as Linda Tripp in Impeachment, Paulson definitely has a knack for bringing a human aspect to some of pop culture's most hated women.
The role of Gwen Shamblin will certainly be an intense undertaking. Shamblin, who passed away in a plane crash in 2021, was perhaps best known for her Weigh Down Workshop, a Christian dieting program that advocated restrictive eating practices. Shamblin also founded the Remnant Fellowship Church and was a vocal supporter of former president Donald Trump. Her sudden death brought renewed attention to her work as a weight guru and church leader.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Michelle Dean is set to serve as showrunner on the series. She previously served as an executive producer on The Act, which streamed on Hulu. The new scripted series will serve as a portrait of Shamblin, and there is no doubt that Paulson will bring the required level of intensity and complexity to what can only be described as a challenging role. Paulson is also serving as an executive producer on the project.
Paulson recently won an Emmy for her role as Linda Tripp in Impeachment: American Crime Story. No release date has yet been set for the new series, but you can watch the trailer for The Way Down Below.
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