Chris Messina To Star In ‘Based On A True Story’ Peacock Comedic Thriller Series, Joining Kaley Cuoco
deadline.comChris Messina (Sharp Objects) has been tapped to star opposite Kaley Cuoco in Peacock’s dark comedic thriller Based on a True Story, from Emmy-nominated The Boys executive producer Craig Rosenberg, Ozark star/executive producer Jason Bateman and his Aggregate Films as well as UCP.
Written by Rosenberg Inspired by a bizarre true event, Based On a True Story is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow close toilet seat.
Messina will play Nathan, the washed-up tennis star husband of realtor Ava (Cuoco). Rosenberg, who will serve as showrunner, executive produces alongside Bateman and Michael Costigan for Aggregate Films.
Roxie Rodriguez serves as co-executive producer for Aggregate Films. The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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