Holly Hunter in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
HOLLY HUNTER (Penny Wharvey) is one of the most intriguing actresses of our time. With every role, she has demonstrated her range of versatility and continues to do so in her various upcoming projects. Hunter is currently in pre-production for ABC’s miniseries “When Billie Beat Bobby” which will air on the network early next year. She portrays tennis legend Billie Jean King in the infamous 1972 “Battle of the Sexes” match between Billie and male pro Bobby Riggs. The project rejoins Hunter and writer-director Jane Anderson, who wrote “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom.” It is being produced by Goldie Hawn’s Cherry Alley Productions and Alliance Atlantis, with Hawn as executive producer. This past year, Hunter appeared opposite Billy Crudup in “Jesus’ Son,” released by Lion’s Gate. The film also stars Samantha Morton, Denis Leary, Will Patton and Greg Germann. Hunter was also part of an ensemble cast in the improvisational black comedy thriller
