At the age of 83, Faye Dunaway continues to be one of the most iconic actresses in the world and her impressive career and impact spans over decades. It is only fitting for a woman as accomplished as Dunaway to have a documentary made on her life and career, which brings us to HBO‘s upcoming project, produced by Laurent Bouzereau.
Bouzereau is a critically acclaimed French filmmaker and producer, best known for his works- Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir, Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind, Timeless Heroes – Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford, and The Bloody Hundredth.
Bouzereau has now taken the responsibility of telling the life story of Dunaway, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about it ahead of its release!
What is The Premise of Faye?
The series will take a deep dive into the life, career, and legacy of the actress Faye Dunaway. She has been known and loved for decades and starred in movies like Bonnie and Clyde, Mommie Dearest, Chinatown, Network, and Barfly.
While this documentary does light on her career, it also pays attention to Dunaway’s diagnosis of bipolar disorder and the journey that followed.
The Cast of Faye
As the title and premise of the documentary movie suggest, the entire runtime will truly be all about Faye Dunaway. This includes archival material from her roles in the past, including photoshoots, her Oscar win, and much more.
In addition to this, several people from the industry who have known and worked with Dunaway will also be interviewed as they share their views on the beloved actress, her personality, and glimpses of her personal life.
While there will be several interviews scattered around the documentary, and those will be an important part, the most important person who will be interviewed is Dunaway herself.
Fans of her will get a chance to hear from her as she gives a first-hand account of some of the deeper and more personal aspects of her life. You can catch a glimpse of the interviews and more in the official trailer of Faye!
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When and Where Can You Watch Faye?
Laurent Bouzereau’s documentary, had its world premiere during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Since then, the series has created a buzz globally and will be available to stream on HBO and Max on July 13.
Faye Dunaway. In her own words.
— HBO Documentaries (@HBODocs) June 27, 2024
In Faye, the Hollywood legend and Academy Award-winning actress speaks candidly about the triumphs and challenges of her illustrious career. The @HBO Original Documentary premieres July 13 on @StreamOnMax. #FayeHBO pic.twitter.com/hBCWELZWbO
So, this a release date just around the corner, we hope your calendars are marked as you buckle in to witness the life and legacy of Faye Dunaway.
Conclusion
Whether you have been a fan of Faye Dunaway for years, or have only just begun learning more about her, this documentary is truly for everyone. We would love to know in the comments below if you will be tuning in to watch Faye this month!