Mysterious Death of BRITTANY MURPHY Gets New 2-Part HBO Max Documentary
Mike Sprague
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HBO Max has ordered a two-part documentary about the mysterious death of Brittany Murphy. Described as “an in-depth, intimate character portrait”, it features never-before-seen Murphy footage and interviews with close friends and family.
Murphy died from pneumonia at 32 in 2009. Her husband died six months later. Their sudden and inconclusive deaths became the subject of widespread attention.
Peabody Award-winning director Cynthia Hill will helm the documentary.
Hill said in a statement: “I agreed to do this film because I think it’s a shame that Brittany’s promising life and career has been eclipsed by the circumstances of her death. I think it’s important to celebrate Brittany’s talent as we struggle to explain the tragic circumstances of her and Simon’s deaths.”
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The executive vice president of Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family Programming at HBO Max, says: “Our Brittany Murphy documentary cuts through the tabloid noise with an elevated, nuanced depiction of a sensational story. Crafting a grounded account of Brittany Murphy’s life struggles and sudden passing comes with great responsibility. We’ve partnered with a masterful creative team to produce a thoughtful examination of a tragedy that has long been cause for speculation.”
Blumhouse Television and Pyramid Productions co-produce.
Blumhouse Television’s executive vice president of Alternative and Non-Scripted Programming Mary Lisio says: “Brittany Murphy was a rising star whose filmography includes movies that defined a generation. We thought her story warrants a deeper exploration. An examination into the environment that allowed her to become a victim of success. We’re thrilled to be partnering with HBO Max. And to collaborate with a director like Cynthia Hill who takes a nuanced approach to complex stories about women and contemporary issues.”
Further details on the project, such as the title and projected release date, have not been announced. But we’ll pass along updates as we hear them. Stay tuned!
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