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The Offer

The Offer is an American biographical drama television miniseries created by Michael Tolkin and developed by Tolkin and Nikki Toscano for Paramount+. The series follows the development and production of Francis Ford Coppola's landmark gangster film The Godfather (1972) for Paramount Pictures. Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi, Colin Hanks, Dan Fogler, Juno Temple, and Burn Gorman all star. It premiered on April 28, 2022, and ran 10 episodes through June 16.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Production

The project was announced in September 2020 to air on Paramount+, and for the story to be described from the perspective of producer Albert S. Ruddy.[4] Armie Hammer was cast to play him in December 2020,[5][6] but dropped out the following month; he was replaced by Miles Teller in May 2021.[7] In April 2021, Dexter Fletcher was hired to direct several episodes.[8][9] Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi, Colin Hanks, Dan Fogler and Juno Temple joined the production in June,[10][11][12] and in July, Burn Gorman joined as Charles Bludhorn. Justin Chambers has a recurring role as Marlon Brando.[13][14] In October, Eric Balfour, Michael Gandolfini and Zack Schor joined the cast, with Balfour playing production designer Dean Tavoularis.[15][16]

Filming for the series began in July 2021 but was paused on July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test.[17] On August 23, 2021, it was reported that plans to film at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles between August 25 and 27 were scrapped after learning about a labor dispute there.[18] The miniseries was released on April 28, 2022, with the first three episodes of the ten-episode miniseries available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis on Thursdays.[19]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 57% of 54 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "Overstuffed with unnecessary subplots and cloying winks at showbiz history, this is an Offer you can refuse."[20] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 48 out of 100 based on 28 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[21]

References

  1. ^ ""The Offer" LOGLINES". ViacomCBS Press Express (Press release). June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Offer". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Shows A-Z – The Offer on Paramount+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  4. ^ White, Peter (September 15, 2020). "'The Godfather' Making-Of Event Drama, Taylor Sheridan Spy Thriller, 'The Game' Reboot & 'Behind The Music' Revival Lead Paramount+ Original Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (December 1, 2020). "Armie Hammer to Star in 'Godfather' Making-Of Series at Paramount+". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  6. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 1, 2020). "'The Offer': Armie Hammer To Play 'The Godfather' Producer Al Ruddy In Paramount+ Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 28, 2021). "Armie Hammer Departs Paramount Plus Series 'The Offer' About Making Of 'The Godfather' Post Social Media Controversy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Kit, Borys (April 1, 2021). "Dexter Fletcher to Direct 'Godfather' Making-of Series for Paramount+ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (May 28, 2021). "'The Offer': Miles Teller Replaces Armie Hammer As Producer Al Ruddy In Paramount+ Limited Series About Making Of 'The Godfather'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 7, 2021). "'The Offer': Matthew Goode To Play Robert Evans In Paramount+ Limited Series About the Making Of 'The Godfather'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (June 9, 2021). "'The Offer': Giovanni Ribisi, Colin Hanks & Dan Fogler Join Paramount+ Limited Series About the Making Of 'The Godfather'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 24, 2021). "'The Offer': 'Ted Lasso's Juno Temple Joins Miles Teller In Paramount+ Event Series About The Making Of 'The Godfather'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2021). "'The Offer' Adds Burn Gorman As Charles Bluhdorn, Patrick Gallo As Mario Puzo, Josh Zuckerman As Peter Bart & More In Making Of 'The Godfather' Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 8, 2021). "Justin Chambers To Play Marlon Brando In First Post 'Grey's Anatomy' Role On 'The Offer' Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (October 4, 2021). "'The Offer': Eric Balfour To Play Dean Tavoularis In Paramount+'s Making Of 'The Godfather' Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  16. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 21, 2021). "'Many Saints of Newark' Star Michael Gandolfini, 'Hunters' Alum Zack Schor Join 'The Offer' at Paramount Plus (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 29, 2021). "'The Offer' Limited Series Pauses Production After Positive Covid Test". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  18. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 23, 2021). "'The Offer' Series On Making Of 'The Godfather' Honors Chateau Marmont Boycott, Scraps Plans To Shoot At Iconic Los Angeles Hotel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  19. ^ Petski, Denise (January 11, 2022). "'The Offer': Making Of 'The Godfather' Series Gets Premiere Date On Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  20. ^ "The Offer: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  21. ^ "The Offer". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  22. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 15, 2023). "Critics Choice Awards: Full List of Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  23. ^ "IPA Reveals Nominations for the 27th Satellite™ Awards". International Press Academy. December 8, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.

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