The Act

THE ACT follows Gypsy Blanchard (King), a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother Dee Dee (Arquette). Her quest for independence opens a Pandora’s box of secrets, one that ultimately leads to murder. The series is based on the 2016 BuzzFeed article “Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom Murdered” by Michelle Dean who also serves as co-creator and executive producer. From Universal Content Productions (UCP), Nick Antosca is co-creator and executive producer, while Greg Shephard and Britton Rizzio also serve as executive producers.