STARZ is debuting a new show aimed at uncovering the untold truths of women during the Watergate scandal.
Actress, Julia Roberts, will portray the outspoken, Martha Mitchell.
When and where can I watch Gaslit?
Gaslit premieres on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 8pm ET.
Viewers can watch the show on cable TV or stream it on the Starz app with a subscription.
You can sign up for Starz starting at $8.99 a month.
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Who is on the cast of Gaslit?
Julia Roberts (as Martha Mitchell) and Sean Penn (Attorney General John Mitchell) come together in the new Starz, limited television series, Gaslit.
The American political thriller is based on the podcast, Slow Burn, by Leon Neyfakh.
It was directed and executively produced by Matt Ross.
It will also star:
- Dan Stevens, as John Dean
- Betty Gilpin, as John Dean’s wife, Mo
- Shea Whigham as G. Gordon Liddy
- Darby Camp as Marty Mitchell
Who was Martha Mitchell?
Martha Mitchell, aged 57, was the wife of John N. Mitchell, United States Attorney General under President Richard Nixon.
Her outspoken comments against the administration branded her as a controversial figure during the Watergate scandal.
She often slipped secret information to media organizations at the risk of her own reputation and was discredited by the administration due to her bold remarks.
Martha passed away on May 31, 1976, after suffering from multiple myeloma.
Who is Julia Roberts?
Julia Roberts, 54, is an actress known for many iconic roles.
In 1988, she entered the spotlight with the film, Mystic Pizza.
Roberts is most known for starring in films including romcom Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, Notting Hill and more.
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She has won multiple awards including an Academy Award for Best Actress in her role as Erin Brockovich in 2000.
Roberts’ net worth is estimated to be nearly $250million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.