Here's everything we know about Pam & Tommy, a miniseries based on the romance between actress Pamela Anderson and musician Tommy Lee. In 2018, longtime collaborators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg began developing the show with James Franco, who subsequently left the project for unknown reasons. Australian filmmaker Craig Gillespie directed Pam & Tommy, in collaboration with screenwriter Robert Siegel.
In pop culture, Anderson is best known for starring in the '90s series Baywatch, while Lee rose to fame during the '80s as the drummer for Mötley Crüe. The celebrities first met in February 1995 and married after a four-day courtship. Within three years, the couple had two children and had divorced.
Anderson and Lee were indeed a "power couple" during the '90s but not because of their traditional entrepreneurial endeavors. Instead, the couple gained worldwide attention when their private life became public. The upcoming series Pam & Tommy chronicles the celebrity romance, which involves a huge twist that paved the way for social media influencers.
Pam & Tommy's Explosive Story
In 1995, Lee fired an electrician named Rand Gauthier and refused to pay for his work. Not only that, Lee also pointed a gun at his ex-employee, a former porn actor. Gauthier then spent months plotting revenge and ultimately stole a safe that belonged to the celebrity couple. The electrician discovered a home video of Anderson and Lee vacationing, which also included approximately eight minutes of the couple having sex. Internet Entertainment Group quickly acquired the tape for distribution, and the scandal led to $77 million in sales within a year. By 1998, Lee spent six months in jail for physically abusing Lee. Decades later, the couple is arguably best known for their sex tape rather than their accomplishments within the entertainment industry. Pam & Tommy explores their relatively brief marriage.
Pam & Tommy's Cast
Pam & Tommy stars Lily James as Pamela Anderson and Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee. James portrayed Lady Rose MacClare in Downton Abbey and starred as the title character in the 2015 movie Cinderella. She also headlined Baby Driver, The Dig, and The Pursuit of Love. Stan, meanwhile, is best known for starring as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the MCU, which led to a lead role is the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. His other roles include Scott Huffman in The Last Full Measure and Lee Bodecker in the 2020 Netflix movie The Devil All the Time.
In a primary supporting role, the aforementioned Rogen (Knocked Up, Pineapple Express) plays Gauthier. Pam & Tommy also features performances from Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation, Devs), Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black), Mozhan Marnò (House of Cards, The Blacklist), Pepi Sonuga (Ash vs Evil Dead, Famous in Love), and comedian Andrew Dice Clay (A Star Is Born).
Where To Watch Pam & Tommy
Pam & Tommy will be available to stream on Hulu. The miniseries will consist of eight episodes. It's currently unclear if - and where - the miniseries will stream outside of the United States.
Pam & Tommy Release Date
Pam & Tommy doesn't have an official release date. Considering the miniseries began filming in April 2021, it's possible it could be available by late 2021 at the earliest, but an early 2022 release is a safer bet.