In all seriousness, “ The Act” isn’t much like “Sharp Objects,” in tone or quality. Plus, Arquette’s creepy new Hulu limited series has the benefit of being true - take that, Adora. USA TODAY's Patrick Ryan and Kelly Lawler also contributed to this report.Patricia Arquette is out to single-handedly destroy “Sharp Objects.” Not only did the Oscar-winning actress steer Showtime’s “Escape at Dannemora” to a Golden Globe that could’ve belonged to Amy Adams, but now she’s playing a mentally deranged mother who poisons her daughter in order to keep the abused teen dependent on her. Prior to the Hulu show, the most recent adaption of the case was Lifetime's movie 'Love You to Death' starring Marcia Gay Harden.The case was mentioned in 'Dying to be Ill: True Stories of Medical Deception,' a clinical professor's book about medical deception.An episode called 'Mother of All Murders' focused on the Blanchards. Investigation Discovery and James Patterson teamed up for a true crime TV series called 'Murder is Forever' in 2018.20/20 interviewed Gypsy and Godejohn in 2018.HBO released the documentary 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' in 2017.She told him 'I'm not happy she (Dee Dee) is dead.' Phil made a podcast about the Blanchard case. The News-Leader extensively covered the trials of Gypsy Rose and Godejohn.It's no secret people love true-crime stories. This case is no different. What other coverage has this case received? In February 2019, Nicholas Godejohn was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Dee Dee Blanchard.Gypsy is serving a 10-year sentence for her role in the 2015 death of her mother. Her stepmother told the News-Leader in March that Gypsy is 'doing really well.' She is also engaged.

Patricia Arquette: At 50, 'I didn't imagine I'd get good parts' like Hulu's 'The Act' Where are Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn now? The true crime show will be an anthology series, meaning after this season, the subject will change and will not be about the Blanchards (think 'American Horror Story').The first season of 'The Act' has eight episodes in total.

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Here's everything you need to know about the show and the real-life drama it's based on. 'The Act' stars Joey King as Gypsy, Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee, and Calum Worthy as Gypsy's beau, Nicholas Godejohn. The latest fictionalized retelling of the story of Dee Dee Blanchard and Gypsy Rose debuted March 20 on Hulu. View Gallery: Hulu's 'The Act' follows Gypsy Blanchard case

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