description The Loudest Voice Overview
The Loudest Voice is a television miniseries examining the rise of Fox News and the controversial leadership of Roger Ailes. It details his strategies for building the network into a dominant force in American media. The series offers insight into political influence and media strategy primarily for viewers interested in U.S. politics, journalism, and biographical accounts of prominent figures.
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Who plays Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice?
Russell Crowe plays Fox News founder Roger Ailes under extensive prosthetic makeup. He won a Golden Globe for his performance in the 2019 Showtime miniseries.
Is The Loudest Voice based on a book?
The series draws heavily from Gabriel Sherman's biography The Loudest Voice in the Room and his reporting on Ailes. Sherman also received writing credit on the television adaptation.
Which Fox News scandal does Gretchen Carlson's storyline cover?
Naomi Watts plays former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, whose sexual-harassment lawsuit helped expose allegations against Ailes. The case led to Ailes leaving Fox News in 2016.
How much of Roger Ailes's career does the miniseries cover?
Its seven episodes move from the founding of Fox News in 1996 through Ailes's downfall two decades later. The story also links the network's development to events including September 11 and the 2016 presidential election.
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