Marisa Tomei Is Headed To HBO, Get The Details — cinemablend.com

The premise for the new series is fairly historical. Should it move forward to series, Marisei Tomei is signed on to play writer and activist Gloria Steinem. In addition, Najimy will play Women’s Movement activist Bella Abzug. You probably know her best from Hocus Pocus. If you are already familiar with the two names who were prominent during the 1970s feminist movement, you might have an idea of what story Ms. will follow. The miniseries will take place during the creation of Ms. Magazine back in 1971. Steinem and Abzug founded and ran the magazine, and the miniseries will look at all of the issues the magazine faced and all of the lives of the people involved early on. It’s always a little weird when historical projects are put together about people who are still alive, and Deadline reports that Steinem will consult should Ms. move forward.

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