The Kennedys: After Camelot (also known as The Kennedys: Decline and Fall)[1] is a 2017 American television drama miniseries based on the 2012 book After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present by J. Randy Taraborrelli as a follow-up to the 2011 miniseries The Kennedys. Katie Holmes reprised her role as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,[2] while Matthew Perry, in his final television role, played Ted Kennedy,[3] Alexander Siddig appeared as Aristotle Onassis[4] and Kristen Hager as Joan Bennett Kennedy, Ted's wife.[5] The two-part miniseries aired on Reelz on April 2, 2017, and April 9, 2017.
Cast
- Katie Holmes as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Matthew Perry as Ted Kennedy
- Diana Hardcastle as Rose Kennedy
- Kristen Hager as Joan Bennett Kennedy
- Kristin Booth as Ethel Kennedy
- Alexander Siddig as Aristotle Onassis
- Erin Agostino as Christina Onassis
- Chris Kapeleris as Alexander Onassis
- Barry Pepper as Robert F. Kennedy
- Brett Donahue as John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Tom Wilkinson as Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.
- Erica Cox as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Family Bonds" | Jon Cassar | Stephen Kronish | April 2, 2017 | 0.746[6] |
| 2 | "New Beginnings" | Katie Holmes & Jon Cassar | Sandra Chwialkowska & Stephen Kronish | April 9, 2017 | 0.739[7] |
References
- ^ Munn, Patrick (May 12, 2017). "Channel 5 Acquires UK Rights To 'The Kennedys' Follow Up 'After Camelot'". TVWise. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 13, 2014). "Katie Holmes To Return As Jackie O In 'The Kennedys: After Camelot' Reelz Mini". Deadline. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 15, 2016). "Matthew Perry To Star As Ted Kennedy In Reelz Mini 'The Kennedys: After Camelot'". Deadline. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "MipTV News: Alexander Siddig Joins 'Kennedys' Sequel, MGM Shops 'Generation Gap'". Variety. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 29, 2016). "Kristen Hager Joins 'The Kennedys: After Camelot' Miniseries On Reelz". Deadline. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.2.2017". Showbuzz Daily. April 4, 2017. Archived from the original on April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ^ "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.9.2017". Showbuzz Daily. April 11, 2017. Archived from the original on April 12, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2017.