About Mare of Easttown (HBO)

Mare of Easttown is an American crime drama miniseries created by Brad Ingelsby that premiered on HBO on April 18, 2021. The series revolves around detective Mare Sheehan, played by Kate Winslet, who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her.

Making / Production

Written by Brad Ingelsby and directed by Craig Zobel, the series was produced by Home Box Office, Inc (HBO), High Bridge Productions, Juggle Productions, Low Dweller Productions, and Mayhem Pictures. The production vividly explores the local culture and community of Easttown, Pennsylvania, creating an immersive backdrop for this gripping crime drama.

Actors

• Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan , a small-town Pennsylvania detective who navigates her own personal troubles while investigating a murder. Winslet’s performance is deeply humanistic, filled with determination and fragility.
• Julianne Nicholson as Lori Ross , Mare's best friend. Nicholson brings a layered and emotional performance as she faces personal conflicts.
• Jean Smart as Helen Sheehan , Mare's mother. Smart delivers a performance filled with wit and character as the family's matriarchy.
• Evan Peters as Detective Colin Zabel . Peters brings a sincere and nuanced performance as a county detective assisting Mare in her investigation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is shot in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to capture the authentic atmosphere of Easttown.
• Kate Winslet learned a specific Delaware County accent for her role in the series.
• Two dialect coaches were on set to help the cast with their accents - Susanne Sulby for the American actors and Samantha Cohen for the British cast.

Awards

'Mare of Easttown' received critical acclaim for its storytelling and character development. Kate Winslet won the best actress award at the Primetime Emmy Awards for her role as Mare Sheehan.

Quotes

• "You know, I can feel it, the way it was. The way it could be." – Mare Sheehan
• "You’re playing Pac-Man while listening to your scanner. You sure know how to have a good time." – Richard Ryan
• "All the things you’ve been through, Mare, the things that have made you who you are. They didn’t crush you. They made you stronger." – Helen Sheehan

Music, Soundtrack

• Lele Marchitelli composed the original score for the series.
• The series also features songs from notable artists such as PJ Harvey and Bruce Springsteen.
• 'Traces' by Opetaia Foa’i and 'Stardust' by Nat King Cole are among the memorable songs used in the series.