Scenes from a Marriage (American miniseries)
![]() | This article needs a plot summary. (March 2024) |
Scenes from a Marriage | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Genre | Drama |
Based on | Scenes from a Marriage by Ingmar Bergman |
Developed by | Hagai Levi |
Written by |
|
Directed by | Hagai Levi |
Starring | |
Music by | Evgueni and Sacha Galperine |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 5 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
|
Producer | Carver Karaszewski |
Cinematography | Andrij Parekh |
Editor | Yael Hersonski |
Running time | 56–63 minutes |
Production companies |
|
Original release | |
Network | HBO |
Release | September 12 October 10, 2021 | –
Scenes from a Marriage is an American drama television miniseries developed, written and directed by Hagai Levi produced for HBO, and starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain. It is an English-language remake of the 1973 Swedish miniseries of the same name by Ingmar Bergman. It was presented at the 2021 Venice Film Festival and it premiered on September 12, 2021, on HBO.[1] For his performance, Isaac was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a SAG Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, with Chastain also earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film.[2]
Premise
[edit]An adaptation of the 1970s Swedish miniseries focusing on contemporary American couples.[3]
Cast
[edit]Starring
[edit]- Oscar Isaac as Jonathan Levy
- Jessica Chastain as Mira Phillips
Co-starring
[edit]- Nicole Beharie as Kate
- Corey Stoll as Peter
- Sunita Mani as Danielle
- Shirley Rumierk as Dr. Varona
- Sophia Kopera as Ava Levy
- Anna Rust as Veronica
- Michael Aloni as Poli
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | "Innocence and Panic" | Hagai Levi | Hagai Levi and Amy Herzog | September 12, 2021 | 0.224[4] |
2 | "Poli" | Hagai Levi | Hagai Levi | September 19, 2021 | 0.133[5] |
3 | "The Vale of Tears" | Hagai Levi | Hagai Levi | September 26, 2021 | 0.165[6] |
4 | "The Illiterates" | Hagai Levi | Hagai Levi | October 3, 2021 | 0.146[7] |
5 | "In the Middle of the Night, in a Dark House, Somewhere in the World" | Hagai Levi | Hagai Levi and Amy Herzog | October 10, 2021 | 0.154[8] |
Production
[edit]It was announced in July 2020 that HBO had given the miniseries a greenlight, with Hagai Levi writing and directing, and Oscar Isaac and Michelle Williams serving as executive producers.[9] Upon the miniseries order announcement, Isaac and Williams were also cast to star.[9] Williams would be forced to exit her starring role in October due to a scheduling conflict, but would remain as an executive producer. She was replaced with Jessica Chastain.[10][11] In November 2020, Sunita Mani was cast in a supporting role.[12] Nicole Beharie, Corey Stoll and Tovah Feldshuh would join in supporting roles in January 2021.[13]
Filming began in New York City in October 2020,[10] and was halted for two weeks in November after two production staff members tested positive for COVID-19.[14]
Release
[edit]The five-episode limited series had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival in the out of competition category.[15] The limited series premiered on September 12, 2021, on HBO.[1]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 81% approval rating with an average rating of 7.50/10, based on 48 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Though Scenes from a Marriage's straightforward approach at times struggles to justify its existence, Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac's crackling chemistry and impressive performances are a sight to behold."[16] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 based on 24 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]
Ratings
[edit]No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) | Viewers (millions) | DVR (18–49) | DVR viewers (millions) | Total (18–49) | Total viewers (millions) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | "Innocence and Panic" | September 12, 2021 | 0.03 | 0.224[4] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2 | "Poli" | September 19, 2021 | 0.03 | 0.133[5] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
3 | "The Vale of Tears" | September 26, 2021 | 0.03 | 0.165[6] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
4 | "The Illiterates" | October 3, 2021 | 0.02 | 0.146[7] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
5 | "In the Middle of the Night, in a Dark House, Somewhere in the World" | October 10, 2021 | 0.02 | 0.154[8] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film | Oscar Isaac | Nominated | [18] |
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film | Jessica Chastain | Nominated | |||
Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | Best Music Supervision for a Trailer | Gregory Sweeney | Nominated | [19] | |
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series | Scenes from a Marriage | Nominated | [20] | |
Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series | Oscar Isaac | Won | |||
Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series | Jessica Chastain | Nominated | |||
Best Directing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series | Hagai Levi (for "The Illiterates") | Nominated | |||
Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series | Nominated | ||||
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Oscar Isaac | Nominated | [21] | |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Nominated | [22] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (August 17, 2021). "'Scenes From A Marriage': Trailer & Premiere Date For HBO's Oscar Isaac-Jessica Chastain Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Scenes From A Marriage". Television Academy. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (July 8, 2021). "'Scenes from a Marriage' First Trailer: Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain Channel Bergman for HBO". IndieWire. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (September 14, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.12.2021 Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (September 21, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 9.19.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (September 28, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 9.26.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (October 5, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 10.3.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (October 12, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 10.10.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (July 9, 2020). "Michelle Williams & Oscar Isaac To Star In HBO Limited Series 'Scenes From A Marriage' From Hagai Levi & Media Res". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 23, 2020). "Jessica Chastain Re-Teams With Oscar Isaac In HBO Series 'Scenes From A Marriage' After Michelle Williams Exit". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 29, 2020). "Anton Launches Jessica Chastain-Anne Hathaway Thriller 'Mothers' Instinct' About Rival 1960's Housewives — AFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 4, 2020). "'Scenes From A Marriage': Sunita Mani Joins Cast Of HBO Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 27, 2021). "'Scenes From A Marriage': Nicole Beharie, Corey Stoll & Tovah Feldshuh Join HBO Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (November 30, 2020). "'Scenes From A Marriage': Production Halted On HBO Drama Starring Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac Due To Covid-19". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 26, 2021). "Venice Film Festival: Pics From Schrader, Sorrentino, Larrain, Gyllenhaal, Campion, Scott & More To Light Up Lido As Studios, Netflix & (Hopefully) Stars Return – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ "Scenes from a Marriage: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Scenes from a Marriage: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ "Scenes from a Marriage – Golden Globes". HFPA. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (February 10, 2022). "'Eyes of Tammy Faye,' 'Encanto,' 'Being the Ricardos' Among Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominees". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (July 7, 2022). "'This Is Us,' 'Succession,' 'Severance' Lead 2022 HCA TV Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Hipes, Patrick (July 12, 2022). "Emmy Nominations: The Complete List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (January 12, 2022). "2022 SAG Awards 2022: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Archived from the original on January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.