NBC’s new streaming service Peacock has unveiled the first trailer for its highly-anticipated mini-series Angelyne on Wednesday.
The trailer features the first footage of Emmy Rossum as the title character, the blonde bombshell who became known for creating billboards of herself around Los Angeles in the early 1980s.
The trailer also offers glimpses of the supporting cast, including Martin Freeman, who is seen first in the trailer, whose character works for a billboard company.
Trailer: NBC’s new streaming service Peacock has unveiled the first trailer for its highly-anticipated mini-series Angelyne on Wednesday
Real Angelyne: The trailer features the first footage of Emmy Rossum as the title character, the blonde bombshell who became known for creating billboards of herself around Los Angeles in the early 1980s
‘So, what are you advertising?’ Freeman’s character asks, when Roberts’ title character, clad in a low-cut hot pink top, replies, ‘Myself, of course.’
He incredulously continues, ‘You want to put up posters of yourself, just you, around the city?’
She replies, ‘Mm-hm, yeah, why not? Nobody’s ever done it, why not start now?’ as the Angelyne legend is born.
Martin: The trailer also offers glimpses of the supporting cast, including Martin Freeman, who is seen first in the trailer, whose character works for a billboard company
Legend: She replies, ‘Mm-hm, yeah, why not? Nobody’s ever done it, why not start now?’ as the Angelyne legend is born
The next shot shows a man talking to Angelyne, stating, ‘I bet people will talk about this 100 years from now,’ as her legend continues to grow.
The title cards flash reading, ‘Before reality TV, before social media,’ along with clips of her media appearances as a broadcaster states, ‘The mystery of Angelyne has become a media obsession.’
An interviewer asks her what she’s famous for, and she plainly states, ‘I’m famous for being on billboards,’ adding, ‘I am a bright pink light here to inspire joy.’
100 years: The next shot shows a man talking to Angelyne, stating, ‘I bet people will talk about this 100 years from now,’ as her legend continues to grow
Joy: An interviewer asks her what she’s famous for, and she plainly states, ‘I’m famous for being on billboards,’ adding, ‘I am a bright pink light here to inspire joy”
Other shots show Angelyne admiring her billboards while others show people flocking to them, as another interviewer asks, ‘Why billboards?’
‘If you wanna grab people’s attention, you have to tease,’ she says, while posing next to her iconic hot pink Corvette.
The four-episode mini-series is based on The Hollywood Reporter article from 2017 which uncovered her true identity, which she had never revealed.
Tease: ‘If you wanna grab people’s attention, you have to tease,’ she says, while posing next to her iconic hot pink Corvette
Identity: The four-episode mini-series is based on The Hollywood Reporter article from 2017 which uncovered her true identity, which she had never revealed
While Angelyne did act in movies such as Earth Girls are Easy and release albums such as Driven to Fantasy, she’s best known for promoting herself through her billboards.
She is considered by many to be a pioneer of self-promotion that ultimately paved the way for others like Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and a generation of ‘influencers.’
Peacock is slated to debut on July 15, though there is no indication if Angelyne will be available then or at a later date.
Billboard: While Angelyne did act in movies such as Earth Girls are Easy and release albums such as Driven to Fantasy, she’s best known for promoting herself through her billboards
Influencer: She is considered by many to be a pioneer of self-promotion that ultimately paved the way for others like Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian and a generation of ‘influencers’
Peacock: Peacock is slated to debut on July 15, though there is no indication if Angelyne will be available then or at a later date