Trust

About Trust

Trust is a captivating drama television series released in 2018 by FX. The series explores the trials and tribulations of one of America's wealthiest and unhappiest families, the Gettys. The plot primarily revolves around the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, the heir to the Getty oil fortune. The series communicates a story of power and money, where the family's depth of corruption is only matched by their wealth.

Making/Production

Trust was created by Simon Beaufoy and co-produced by Danny Boyle and Christian Colson. Shot in Rome, London, and New York, the series blends historical biographical data with dramatic storytelling to cast a fresh light on our understanding of the inner workings of the famously rich Getty family. Danny Boyle, a notable filmmaker, directed the first three episodes, setting the tone for the rest of the series.

Actors

• Donald Sutherland as John Paul Getty Sr. impresses us with his stern and realistic portrayal of a relentless billionaire oil tycoon.
• Hilary Swank as Gail Getty, pulls off a deeply moving portrayal of a mother desperate to save her child.
• Harris Dickinson as John Paul Getty III convinces us with his genuine performance of a naïve and rebellious teenager drowned in a world of power and wealth.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• John Paul Getty III's case was one of the most infamous kidnappings, primarily because his grandfather, initially, refused to pay the ransom.
• A portion of the series was filmed in the actual mansion where the Getty family resides.

Quotes

• "What's the point of having all the money in the world if you can't spend it?" - John Paul Getty Sr.
• "Money: The only thing it can’t buy is more of itself." - Fletcher Chase

Music and Soundtrack

• The music of Trust was composed by British composer, James Lavelle, giving the series its dramatic and introspective tones.
• Noteworthy tracks from the soundtrack include ‘Action 52’, ‘Theme from Trust’, and ‘Burning the Midnight Oil’.