The Last Movie Stars
The Last Movie Stars
The Last Movie Stars
Two legendary actors. One legendary love story.
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Overview
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2022-07-21
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
self (archive footage)
Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward
self (archive footage)
Episodes - Season 1
Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
Episode 1
In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.
Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
Episode 2
Finally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.
Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
Episode 3
Through films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.
Chapter Four: Paying the Price
Chapter Four: Paying the Price
Episode 4
While films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.
Chapter Five: Against the Sky
Chapter Five: Against the Sky
Episode 5
As Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.
Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
Episode 6
In the wake of their son’s death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into charitable work through Newman’s Own. While Paul and Joanne each undergo a career renaissance, it is their love story that is their most enduring legacy.
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