The Last Movie Stars

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-07-21

Last Air Date: 2022-07-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Emily Wachtel

Networks: HBO Max

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Top Cast

Paul Newman as self (archive footage)
Joanne Woodward as self (archive footage)
Josh Hamilton as George Roy Hill (voice)
Zoe Kazan as Jackie McDonald (voice)
Martin Scorsese as Self
Brooks Ashmanskas as Gore Vidal (voice)
Jonathan Marc Sherman as Martin Ritt (voice)
Billy Crudup as Self
Sam Rockwell as Stuart Rosenberg (voice)
Alessandro Nivola as Robert Redford (voice)

Seasons

Miniseries (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans (2022-07-21)

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.
Ep. 2: Chapter Two: A Star Is Born (2022-07-21)

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.
Ep. 3: Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman (2022-07-21)

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.
Ep. 4: Chapter Four: Paying the Price (2022-07-21)

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.
Ep. 5: Chapter Five: Against the Sky (2022-07-21)

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.
Ep. 6: Chapter Six: Luck is an Art (2022-07-21)

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.