The Girl from Plainville: Who stars in the Michelle Carter Hulu series?
DRAMA television show, The Girl From Plainville, is an on-screen adaptation of real-life events.
The headlines surrounding Michelle Carter’s court case and Conrad Roy’s death are dramatized in Hulu’s retelling of their story.
Who stars in The Girl From Plainville?
On August 7, 2020, it was reported by Deadline that Hulu was producing a series based on Conrad Roy’s tragic suicide.
Almost two years later on March 29, 2022, The Girl From Plainville debuted on the streaming platform.
Hulu’s synopsis of the program summarizes: “‘The Girl From Plainville’ is inspired by the true story of Michelle Carter’s unprecedented ‘texting-suicide’ case.”
“Based on the Esquire article of the same name by Jesse Barron, the limited series explores Carter’s relationship with Conrad Roy III and the events that led to his death and, later, her conviction of involuntary manslaughter.”
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Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter
The younger sister of fellow movie star, Dakota Fanning, Elle takes on one of The Girl From Plainville’s leading roles.
Show co-creator Patrick McManus told Entertainment Weekly of Elle Fanning’s casting: “The first time that I met [Fanning], I was really struck by how eerily similar they actually looked just naturally.”
“The physicality that Elle found in playing Michelle — she studied all of the courtroom tapes, she studied the documentary [HBO’s I Love You, Now Die] — she really threw herself into making sure that the movement and the way she spoke was authentic, as well.”
“So I think that in tandem with the change physically really brings it all together.”
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Co-creator Liz Hannah added: “I think with Michelle in particular, there’s also a timeliness to how we look at young women, how we treat young women in the media, how we take the time later to reflect upon whether or not that was fair and whether or not they were depicted accurately instead of analyzing that at the time.”
Colton Ryan as Conrad Roy
Conrad Roy was a Massachusetts native and boyfriend of Michelle Carter who committed suicide on July 13, 2014.
He is played by actor Colton Ryan, who had roles across Broadway, film, and television.
Colton had parts in Dear Evan Hansen, Homeland, and Little Voice.
Chloe Sevigny as Lynn Roy
Oscar-nominated actress Chloe Sevigny appears in the show as the mother of Conrad Roy, Lynn.
Chloe starred in Boys Don’t Cry, American Psycho, Lizzie, and American Horror Story.
Cara Buono as Gail Carter
While Chloe plays Conrad’s mother, Cara Buono plays Michelle’s mother.
Prior to The Girl From Plainville, audiences recognize Cara for her appearances in Mad Men, The Sopranos, Supergirl, and Stranger Things.
You're not alone
SUICIDE is the 10th leading cause of death in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Leading Causes of Death Report from 2018.
There were “more than two and half times as many suicides” in the US than there were homicides, according to the report.
For people ages 10 and 34, suicide was the “second leading cause of death” and the fourth for individuals ages 35 to 54.
Suicide is a vital health concern in the U.S. It affects all genders, races and ages.
This is why The-Sun.com launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The campaign calls on readers to discuss their mental health issues with their family, friends and health professionals. We can all pitch in to help out others who may be suffering and help save lives.
If you are struggling to cope, you are not alone. There are many free and confidential programs in the US aimed to help those who are struggling with their mental health.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health problems, these organizations are here to provide support:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, 1-800-273-TALK
- Crisis Text Line, www.crisistextline.org, Text HOME to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Hotline, www.veteranscrisisline.net, 1-800-273-8255
- Trevor Project, www.thetrevorproject.org, 1-866-488-7386
What is Elle Fanning’s net worth?
Elle Fanning rose to prominence during the 2000s decade for her string of successful movies.
Her filmography includes Maleficent, We Bought A Zoo, Ginger & Rosa, and The Roads Not Taken.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, she amassed an estimated fortune of $6million.
Elle has been nominated several times for awards such as the Golden Globe, Screen Actors’ Guild, and Critic’s Choice accolades.
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