Candy: Jessica Biel’s impressive transformation in the Disney+ mini-series

In 2017, Jessica Biel surprised the audience by playing a mother, a priori without problems, committed the irreparable, why she did not know, in the movie The Sinner. A role that earned him an Emmy nomination. 5 years later, the actress once again lends her qualities to the woman guilty of the worst case in the mini-series Candy: Murder in Texas, available exclusively Disney+.

Based on a true story, this 5-episode drama recounts the tragic death of Betty Gore, who was shot multiple times in Texas in the 1980s. The main suspect: Candy Montgomery, a housewife with a seemingly normal life – a respectable husband, two children, a beautiful house – but who had an affair with Betty’s husband.

Surrounded on the screen by Melanie Lynskey, Timothy Simons, Pablo Schreiber and Raul Esparza, as well as the executive producer, Jessica Biel went out of her way to look like two drops of water, like real candy. Curly wigs, oversized glasses frames, impeccable suits and a believable Texas accent…a stunning transformation!

It seemed obvious to the actor to carefully copy the appearance of the hero of this nasty drama in order to be as close as possible to reality. “When you wear different accessories and change your body, the sound of your voice changes and you feel like you’ve been transported to another era. he says in the interview Vanity Fair.

A metamorphosis that Jessica Biel particularly appreciated, as she explains into the microphone ScreenRant : “I loved how I looked. It was so different for me. My hair has never been like this and I’ve never had the chance to wear such incredible outfits. I loved all of her outfits, they were very chic in an 80s style. I didn’t feel like I was me at all, and that was the idea.”.

The entire film crew was speechless when they first discovered that the actor was playing the role. “As soon as he put it I told him, “You look like my 20-year-old hipster next door. we believe!'” says Robin Waite, co-creator of The Act with Nick Antoska.

All of these choices were clearly not random, as Timothy Simons, who plays Pat Montgomery, Candy’s husband, revealed in an interview. E! news : “Every time you talk to him Choice is at the heart of its transformation, behind which there is always reflection and intention. It’s kind of a testament to all the work he’s put into understanding Candy.”.

Discover the impressive transformation of Jessica Biel and other stars of the series today in episode 5 of Candy: Texas Murder, available on Disney+.