Glenn Fleshler has had leading roles in Boardwalk Empire, Billions, The Night Of, Barry, and For Life. The Thing About Pam is a six-part series exploring both the murder itself and how it led to the conviction of Betsy's husband Russ, who denied it and was later acquitted. The mysterious death of Pam Hupp's mom Pam's mother passed away in mysterious circumstances in 2013. Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by John Brawley . Mixon is best known for her title role on ABCs American Housewife, which recently aired its fifth and final season. During the beginning of the show, actress Shannon Cochran plays Pam's mother. At least that is what her trusted friend Pam keeps telling her. More and more people are seeking out that content". The series was announced in May 2020 when the company revealed a partnership with Blumhouse Television. ", The Academy Award winner went on: "It's the juxtaposition of the making you comfortable to laugh and then the tragedy that's ongoing in this story that makes you stop for a second and really feel the gravity of the consequences, the decisions and the choices that this person made. 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Jenny Klein serves as showrunner for the series. I texted Joel, and he replied: 'Bourbon!' The real-life story quickly captured the attention of America and was detailed in several popular episodes of Dateline NBC and chronicled in the 2019 podcastThe Thing About Pam. That's the way someone acted in the world and had no remorse and just could give less of a s**t about how they ruined people's lives.". ET. The twists and turns of this saga are truly stranger than fiction, said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, adding, This series will bring a completely new perspective to a story that has already captivated millions.. Glenn Fleshler stars as Russ Faria in the NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Fleshler recently played Randall in The Joker, opposite Joaquin Phoenix, and continues to recur on Showtimes Billions. Previously, he portrayed the terrifying Yellow King on the first season of HBOs True Detective., Other TV roles include Barry, Boardwalk Empire, For Life, Watchmen, Waco, The Twilight Zone and The Night Of.. Minnie is Pams nosy neighbor. Jennifer Coolidge stole hearts with her role as Tanya McQuoid on seasons 1 and 2 of The White Lotus. ", Helene is upbeat, kind, and is interested in Jim. Actor Bio. 2023 That Sunday morning, one of Dee's daughters stopped by her mother's house around 9 a.m., but Dee was nowhere to be found. She's lightly involved in the later seasons of the show, as well, and even makes the final cut for Michael's off-beat flick "Threat Level Midnight.". 'The Thing About Pam' Cast & Character Guide, 'The Thing About Pam' Trailer Reveals Rene Zellweger's Compulsive Lying, SNL: Kenan Thompson Keeps Passing Out on The Slingshot Ride, 'The Last of Us' Creators on Why They Changed the Mall Attack. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. When asked how she would respond, Adlon said she could see why Mariah was concerned and would likely feel the same in her position, but she assured that was never their intention. They, and the show's cast, have shared their thoughts on the case. She most recently contributed to the book "Perform: Acting for the Screen" and was interviewed for the podcast/video "SuperImage, Ltd."Spoke is repped by The Culbertson Group. She later faced political and legal consequences for her actions during the investigation and subsequent trials. Poor Betsy. Fleshler earned an MFA from the NYU Graduate Acting program. 25 2022, Published 8:55 a.m. "It was Arjen who did all of the work. Pam mentions that Betsy had planned to reveal "something" Russ did to her. "And [the episode] is me really being able to dig deep and I think my favourite thing is that Mariah, you can see how strong she is, you can always see her strength, but then the fact that she really got to stick up for herself. From there, the actress says that for a long time, "The Office" had a rule against stunt-casting. Greer made her feature film directorial debut in 2018 with A Happening of Monumental Proportions. The film premiered at the Bentonville Film Festival where it won the Audience Spotlight Award. On Halloween day of 2013, the body of Pam Hupp's 77-year-old mother Shirley Neumann (played by Celia Weston) was found on the lawn of the senior retirement community where she was living at the time. Jennifer McHugh is a Los Angeles-based writer. Preying on peoples grief, Pam is skilled at twisting narratives and creating false scenarios so well that everyone trusts her at her word. Josh Duhamel as defense attorney, Joel Schwartz. It stars Rene Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon, and Glenn Fleshler. [13], Marci Wiseman, following her resignation as Co-President of Blumhouse Television in October 2020, was later removed as an executive producer for the series. (1 episode, 2022) Pam ferries Betsy. Lancaster on HBOs Lovecraft Country. Previously, he co-starred on DirecTVs Kingdom and has also recurred on Night Shift, Colony and Valor. On the film side, he has appeared in the features Game Over, Man and Venom, and hell also be seen in the upcoming feature films To Leslie and Grey Elephant., Katy Mixon plays Betsy Faria in the NBC limited series The Thing About Pam.. Gideon Adlon had her first major movie role in 2018s Blockers. This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 11:39. : 1) Ben Vereen 2) Michael Fishman 3) The Lincoln Tunnel 4) The Lincoln Tunnel. Pam Hupp is a wife and mother of two, a neighbor, a "nice lady"and a suspected murderer in mom jeans. [40] From Vulture, Roxana Hadadi said "Zellweger is simultaneously broadly cartoonish and blandly nonspecific. There she has a brief, awkward encounter with Michael. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. ("Threat Level Midnight"), When Jim and Pam are getting ready to attend Roy's wedding, Jim tells Cece to go inside who was playing in the yard, telling her "grandma almost has breakfast ready". ("Casino Night"), Helene talks to Pam over the phone about Pam and Roy's Wedding ("Dwight's Speech"), Jim jokingly threatens to Pam that he will give Pam's Mom's details to Michael, who is in search of a prospective date. [28] Zellweger described her physical transformation as "pretty much head to toe". It was prosthetics, it was a [padded] suit, it was the choice of clothing, it was the briskness in her step-step-step, her gait, she shared. What to Watch is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The actress plays a murderous mother in the NBC true-crime series. Since 2014, Dateline has assigned multiple episodes to the story and created a podcast centered around the case in 2019 titled "The Thing About Pam". Everybody has a strong opinion about NBC's "The Thing About Pam," starring Rene Zellwegger and Josh Duhamel. ET: This article was updated to include Newsweek's interview with showrunner Jenny Klein. Pam Hupp (Rene Zellweger), who declares herself "a pillar of the community," has been intimately involved in Betsy's life while Betsy has been getting cancer treatments. Betsy's friend, house-flipper Pam Hupp, told the police she was the last person to see her on the night of her death after insisting on driving her home. Brian Lowry at CNN called it a failed attempt to be "the next Fargo". Pams first victim, or so they thought. In February 2021, the series was given a six-episode order with Zellweger joining the cast and the production as an executive producer. Unfortunately, she too becomes a victim of Pams manipulation. Previously, she directed an AOL original short that documents the practice of Transcendental Meditation and how it has changed the lives of teachers and students who learned the practice from the David Lynch Foundation. Turns out, the blond bombshell pulled down a measly $1,500 per episode during the first season. It also had a positive impact on Dateline, especially on the viewership of the episodes about Hupp that inspired the series. L-R: Olivia Luccardi as Lily Day, Gideon Adlon as Mariah Day in "The Thing About Pam." . Watch The Thing About Pam: Becoming Pam Hupp, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Killer, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Star Witness, Watch The Thing About Pam: She's A Good Friend, Watch The Thing About Pam: Renee Zellweger Is Pam. Duhamel made his directorial debut at the 2019 Mammoth Film Festival with The Buddy Games, which he also co-wrote, co-produced and starred in. This shift in policy started much earlier than the fading moments of Season 7, though, and by the time Pam's mom was needed again in Season 6, the team was ready to bend their no stunt-casting rule to recast Pam's mom. Minnie seems to keep popping up as Pam works her schemes almost as a voice whispering to Pams conscience. Watch Global, HGTV, FoodNetwork, Slice, History, WNetwork, Showcase, NatGeo, Adult Swim and 24/7 Global News LIVE or VOD. She's notorious, not famous. Next up, he co-stars opposite Jennifer Lopez in Shotgun Wedding, which is slated for a summer release. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Fischer points out that there was a particularly good reason to do this, too: they had developed the storyline that the long-dormant character would not only return but that she would date Michael Scott and it was just too darn good of an opportunity to pass up. It was pretty much head to toe. An award-winning actor and producer, Suanne Spoke has made more than 150 appearances on stage/film/television, most recently on ABCs Station 19 and starring in Second Chances with Jason Nash for YouTubeTV. [17] On August 30, Judy Greer and Katy Mixon joined the cast. It's a factor that is constantly upsetting schedules and casting calls. So, Josh drank bourbon in that scene.". The Thing About Pam finale airs Tuesday, April 8 on NBC at 10 p.m. Zellweger's received criticism for donning a fat suit to play Pam Hupp (via The Wrap), the Midwestern mom and alleged serial killer.And some critics have found the comedic elements of the story off-putting. Russ Faria spent years in jail after finding wife Betsy fatally stabbed. Seth Rogen will also appear in the show, playing Rand Gauthier, the electrician who stole the tape from Anderson and Lee. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. [10] In a statement, Cole said that "having been at the forefront of the true-crime genre for so long, we know better than anyone that truth is often stranger than fiction, and with the twists and turns in this case, we saw a real opportunity to present it in a scripted format". Starring two-time Oscar winner Rene Zellweger as convicted murderer Pam Hupp, "The Thing About Pam" follows the real-life story behind Faria's brutal death that was featured in several. 2021. It's a documentary inside of a show. Suanne Spoke as Janet, Betsy's mother and Mariah's grandmother. During the date, Michael learns Helene's age and breaks up with her on her birthday. It stars Rene Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke, Mac Brandt, Katy Mixon, and Glenn Fleshler. New episodes air weekly on NBC on Tuesdays. All Rights Reserved. New episodes air weekly on NBC on Tuesdays. Glenn has held a variety of recurring roles over the years, including Orrin Bach in Billions, George Remus in Boardwalk Empire, Goran Pazar in Barry and multiple roles in Law & Order: SVU. Sean Bridgers is best known for his role as Johnny Burns in Deadwood, Louis Darnell in Get Shorty, and Trey Willis in the underrated masterpiece, Rectify. You can just tell that the toxic narcissistic energy that she has is just starting to eat her alive and you know, bite her in the a**," the actor said. If only Pam had one. And some critics have found the comedic elements of the story off-putting. Kimberly Potts of TheWrap said it appeared Zellweger was "thoroughly enjoying her time" as Hupp. Needless to say, he filed for divorce from dear Pam in 2020. The Thing About Pam premieres Tuesday, March 8 at 10 pm ET on NBC. I literally existed for another human" The Thing About Pam may seem too far-fetched to be real, but it is based on the actual 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. "Normally I'd jump at the chance to meet the person I was playing but I was so daunted by this project that I quickly scrambled to wrap my brain around playing Russ," Fleshler explained. "You're filming it, you're looking at Rene and you're like, I can't believe that this is an actual person. . Greers career in both film and television has been extremely prolific, with her appearing in nearly 200 roles to date, including the Blumhouse reboot of Halloween, directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. On the TV side, Greers many credits include Archer, Kidding, Lets Go Luna, Married, Arrested Development, Casual, Two and a Half Men and Masters of Sex.. Its almost hard to watch how easily people can be fooled. Two-time Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger plays Pam Hupp, the central character in the true-crime story about the murder of Betsy Faria in December 2011 in the small town of Troy, Missouri. "[42], The show's comedic tone was criticized. Russ Faria's conviction was overturned by a judge in 2015 and he was released from prison. She has series regular roles in the Netflix animated shows Pacific Rim and Battle Kitty. She also guest-starred on the premiere of Hulus Solar Opposites.. [35], On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 44% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10. Josh Duhamel most recently played The Utopian in Jupiter's Legacy, and he's also known for his performances in Las Vegas, Unsolved, and for playing Captain Lennox in the live-action Transformers movies. [24], Makeup artist Arjen Tuiten said it took eighty minutes to apply prosthetics on Zellweger. In a perfect world, Van Sant's vicious satire should have inspired "The Thing About Pam." The limited series does put some clever, over-the-top spins on the well-trod story; Hupp is often . Before that she had roles in Louie, Girl Meets World, The Society, and alongside her mom, Pamela Adlon in the show Better Things. It was also reported that NBCUniversal Chairman of Entertainment Content Susan Rosner Rovner would oversee the series and that Jessika Borsiczky would write and serve as showrunner. Still she is as always supportive and inclusive with her daughter. Shirley Neumann was 77 years old and living alone in a third-floor apartment of a senior . Just after 5 p.m. on December 27, 2011 . This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.Based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in the conviction of her husband, Russ, but he insisted he did not kill her. "[27], The score was composed by Giona Ostinelli and Sonya Belousova. Greers feature credits include The Descendants, Jurassic World, Driven, Whered You Go, Bernadette and many others. She plays Pam with a lot of dark humor, I'd suppose the character is exaggerated. For instance, Amazon's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" show saw unexpected turnover in the form of Will Poulter leaving before production even got off the ground. [20] At the second annual BlumFest in October, Zellweger spoke with Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison about portraying Hupp, "Truth is stranger than fiction. [9], On May 19, 2020, it was reported that NBC News Studios and Blumhouse Television were developing an untitled scripted television series based on coverage from Dateline about the involvement of Pam Hupp in the murder of Betsy Faria as well as the sentencing and release of her husband, Russ Faria. Duhamel also spoke to the news station, saying that he found it helpful to get to know Schwartz in the process of preparing for the show because it made it "easy" for him to portray him. Dateline journalist Keith Morrison provides the show's narration. [15] By August 2021, The Thing About Pam was in the final stages of pre-production with casting still underway in New Orleans. Adlon resides in Los Angeles, where she was born and raised. You know what, I'm gonna start dating her [Helene] even harder. I'm going to play the person that you sort of illuminated in your podcast and try to understand what makes a person like that tick". The show premieres on March 8 and also stars Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, and Katy Mixon. Judy Greer stars as Leah Askey in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam.. Zellweger had previously put on weight to play her role in "Bridget Jones's Diary" but found that this had affected her health, so she agreed to the use of prosthetics and a "fat suit" to play Pam. Louis was an unsuspecting participant in a twisted fantasy that ended in murder. As the workplace love birds find each other and fall in love, we slowly meet many of the different members of their families. ("The Lover") However, Pam warms up to the idea and goes on a double date with them. "The writers and the showrunner spent upwards of 60 hours just with Russ and myself in communication just to make sure they were truthful to the story," he explained. "[45] In a more positive review, The A.V. He has appeared on the show Seinfeld and has been parodied (brilliantly) by Bill Hader on Saturday Night Live. [26][27] Hair department head Lawrence Davis and makeup department head Carla Brenholtz said they added light touches to prosecutor Leah Askey (played by Greer), based on a look anchored in Troy, Missouri. Adlon is also inspired by strong, talented women, including her mother, actress/producer Pamela Adlon. "I understand completely, I think I'd feel the same way," Adlon said. Did we mention its free with your cable subscription? ET. In 2003, Pam and Mark move from Florida to Missouri due to Pam's possible involvement in, Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie, Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie, Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Movie, Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie. There are so many things about Pam. The Thing About Pam is a six-part true-crime drama coming to NBC based on the Dateline examination of the murder of Betsy Faria in 2011. Her family reported her missing that day. As well as starring as Pam Hupp, Rene is also on hand as an executive producer. The character appears twice in Season 2, once "in the flesh" in the episode "Sexual Harassment" and again over the phone after Jim kisses Pam during the casino night. While Pam's mom was a less disruptive recast than those examples, it did break some pretty important rules that "The Office" had in place. While on the red carpet, she was asked what she thought of the possibility of Anderson playing her sister. Mixon also has a growing voiceover career, working on such projects as Robot Chicken and Minions.. This is the first television role for Jeff Ryan Baker. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp. * Because it is. [19], On September 28, 2021, Scott Winant was announced to be directing the first two episodes as well as executive producing. Between Hupps deception and the misguided prosecution, Russ has all the blame placed on him all while grieving the death of his wife. 1) Do the Right Thing's 2) Pamela Anderson 3) Ellen DeGeneres 4) Judith Ivey. ", She added: "In our research process, we were fortunate to interview some people close to Pam Hupp, and that shed light on some of the family dynamics at play here.". Lakeview Park is located in Fenton, Mo., and is less than an hour from where Pam lived in O'Fallon. Suanne Spoke has been on television since the mid-1980s. "But what she gave me in that conversation definitely made it more personal and definitely helped form what I wanted to do with the role.". Hupp is already serving a life sentence for a separate case. Stream Full Seasons for FreeNew Episodes Return Friday March 3, Stream Past SeasonsWatch Live Tuesdays | Streaming Next Day, Stream Season 1 NowWatch Live Tuesdays | Streaming Next Day. Hupp is already serving a life sentence for a separate case. "[46], The premiere episode increased its viewership by 205% after seven days, from 2.9million viewers when it aired to 8.7million viewers after a week with delayed viewing across linear and DVR, as well as Hulu, NBC.com, the NBC app, and Peacock. ("The Search"), Helene plays a sexy nurse in Michael's movie. Over the next few years, they would keep coming back to Hupp as her name would continually be linked to several murders. NBC/St Charles Missouri Police Department, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Ilia's really beautiful . She's well known for her voice work as Cheryl Tunt on Archer and for playing Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development and for playing Bridget Schmidt in Two and a Half Men. The limited series also stars Olivia Luccardi, Jesse Scott Egan, Adam David Thompson, Catherine Carlen, Sarah Stipe, Drew Scheid, and Ann Mahoney. Update 03/18/2022, 6.55 a.m. Thankfully, Schwartz never gave up as he was virtually Russs only hope. Rene Zellweger leads the cast of The Thing About Pam. One of the biggest of these focal points is the blossoming story of Jim and Pam. [48], The series was one of 94 out of the 200 most-popular scripted television series that received the ReFrame Stamp for the years 2021 to 2022. I think without it, it's much more difficult to kind of tiptoe in the underlying themes.". In the first official trailer and images, audiences get a peek at the Oscar-winning actress' dramatic . It's a workplace comedy. Adlon spoke to Newsweek about portraying the character and speaking to her real-life counterpart. "So, I can't blame her saying that, you know, I hope that she watches it and knows that there wasn't a day where we didn't speak about Betsy on set, and really think about and say 'I can't believe this happened. She is a master of manipulation even to the point of swaying police and attorneys to believe her. In 2018, Adlon starred in her first major film role, Blockers, as one of the three young leads opposite Leslie Mann, John Cena and Ike Barinholtz. Betsys mom, Janet, doesn't know what to believe. During her lengthy stage career, she served on the board of directors for both Company of Angels and Deaf West Theatre.Spoke currently serves on the faculty at the California Institute of the Arts, where she teaches acting in the Film Directing Program and in Character Animation. [38] John Doyle of The Globe and Mail said the actress "brings an equal amount of vinegary exuberance to the work. The studio's "Wheel of Time" adaptation had an even more catastrophic issue when Mat Cauthon actor Barney Harris exited the show well after filming started (per Newsweek). ", Helene visits Pam in the hospital after their baby is born. While it may be a simple explanation, it makes sense in the busy, cutthroat world of television. Pam yells "Thanks Mom!" Actress Alice Barrett Mitchell's Role in NBC Miniseries 'The Thing About Pam' Is Strangely Meta By Bianca Piazza Mar. After that, we hear that Pam's parents are going through a divorce, but we don't see much on screen. When hes not watching TV or at the movies, Martins probably still in front of a screen playing the latest video games, reading, or watching the NFL. She always has lip balm, CBD oil, and Ilia's Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C. "I love Ilia. A one-stop-shop for all things video games. Even high-level, big-budget projects struggle with the issue. The largest collection of bigwig personalities gathers in the two-part finale of Season 7 as Dunder Mifflin looks for someone to replace the irreplaceable Michael Scott. Well, we dont want to give away the entire story, but she was accused of 2 (possibly 3) murders since 2011. ("Niagara"), Later, she starts to date Michael Scott, making Pam angry and Pam begins to dislike them both. "The writers and the showrunner spent upwards of 60 hours just. & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. When the ladies of Dunder Mifflin got to the Season 2 episode "Sexual Harassment" the first episode with Pam's Mom physically present they broke down the recasting question. The actor portrays Mariah in the NBC true crime drama which charts the 2011 murder of Day's mother Betsy Faria and its aftermath, including how Betsy's husband Russ ( Glenn Fleshler) was . Pam Hupp (inset) was eventually fingered as the killer and she'd been busy. Katy Mixon is best known as April on Eastbound & Down. After a nearly flawless relationship, the final season of The Office found Pam and Jim's marriage seriously on the rocks. He has also appeared in such films as Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, When in Rome, and Love, Simon. She squints so much that her eyes lose whatever interiority they might have reflected; there is no real difference between her smile or her frown. [18] On September 24, Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Glenn Fleshler, Suanne Spoke, and Mac Brandt were added to the cast. "[44] Ciara Wardlow, writing for RogerEbert.com, categorized it as "a watchable if often underwhelming true crime docudrama that wants to both be weird and play it safe, ending up in a strange middle ground between the two. Film credits include Think Like a Dog, The Lost Husband, Love, Simon, Transformers and New Years Eve.. They. After Peacock Productions was shut down, NBC News Studios was launched with the intention of creating documentary-style content. Avery Thompson. Zellwegers breakout role came in 1996 in the film Jerry Maguire. The slurping effect, which the duo came up with before filming began, was also used in the sound design. Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison who narrated the original NBC News podcast, The Thing About Pam (opens in new tab) which remains one of the most-downloaded shows on Apple Podcasts is returning to narrate the TV adaptation. " The Thing About Pam is a wild story that I think people are gonna be pretty excited to see," Scheid said during an interview from New York City. It is based on coverage from Dateline NBC and is titled after a Dateline podcast of the same name. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Spoke currently serves on the faculty at the California Institute of the Arts, where she teaches acting in the Film Directing Program and in Character Animation. She, Pam, and Roy go to dinner. BA1 1UA. And, of course, it's a giant excuse to closely follow the lives of a bunch of made-up characters. We intended for her to always play Pam's mom. Every suburban midwestern mom needs a Pam in her life. The District Attorney who failed to fully investigate Pam Hupp wound up prosecuting Russ Faria twice for the murder of his wife. Arjen and Benadryl. She most recently contributed to the book Perform: Acting for the Screen and was interviewed for the podcast/video SuperImage, Ltd., Sean Bridgers stars as Mark Hupp, the husband of Pam Hupp, in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Sean Bridgers most recently appeared in Barry Jenkins Amazon series The Underground Railroad. He will next be seen in ABCs limited series Women of the Movement., On television, Bridgers is most well known as Johnny Burns in HBOs Deadwood and as Louis Darnell on the Epix series Get Shorty., Bridgers also co-starred opposite Brie Larson in the Oscar-nominated drama Room., Mac Brandt stars as Detective McCarrick, one of the detectives assigned to Betsy Farias murder case, in the new NBC limited series The Thing About Pam., Mac Brandt was previously seen in the role of Capt. 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