Pam and Tommy<\/a> looks at how a home video showing then-married couple Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee having sex became one of the most widely-circulated clips of the internet\u2019s early days.<\/p>\n James and Stan have both spent countless hours in make-up to disappear into their respective roles, while comedy stars Seth Rogen and Nick Offerman also take major roles as the men responsible for distributing the sensitive footage.<\/p>\n While many critics have praised the show\u2019s entertainment value, others have questioned whether it should have been made without Anderson\u2019s express permission (for more on that, check out our Pam and Tommy review<\/a>).<\/p>\n Read on for your guide to the cast of the hotly-anticipated series, while you can also read our breakdown of the Pam and Tommy true story<\/a> for an account of the strange-but-true saga that inspired it.<\/p>\n Who is Pamela Anderson?\u00a0<\/strong>Pamela Anderson was one of Hollywood\u2019s biggest names back in the \u201990s, breaking out in the cast of coastguard drama Baywatch. She married M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce drummer Tommy Lee mere days after meeting him, but their whirlwind romance was derailed when they discovered someone had stolen a sex tape they once filmed. The resulting scandal had an adverse impact on Pamela\u2019s career, while arguably giving Tommy\u2019s a new lease of life.<\/p>\n What else has Lily James been in?\u00a0<\/strong>James rose to prominence with early roles in ITV dramas Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Downton Abbey<\/a>, the latter of which led to high-profile film roles in Disney\u2019s Cinderella, Baby Driver and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again<\/a>. Last year, she returned to television for BBC miniseries The Pursuit of Love<\/a>, based on Nancy Mitford\u2019s novel of the same name.<\/p>\n Who is Tommy Lee?\u00a0<\/strong>Tommy Lee rose to fame in the 1980s as the drummer in heavy metal band M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, but his status was beginning to decline in the mid-90s as music tastes changed. Nevertheless, he still had a huge amount of money at his disposal and planned to use it to create a jaw-dropping mansion for himself \u2013 which went from bachelor pad to marital home after his unexpected wedding to Pamela Anderson.<\/p>\n What else has Sebastian Stan been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Stan is best known for his Marvel Cinematic Universe role of James \u2018Bucky\u2019 Buchanan Barnes aka The Winter Soldier, who he has played in seven movies and two Disney Plus<\/a> shows. He is also known for roles in The Martian, Logan Lucky and Netflix\u2019s The Devil All The Time<\/a>.<\/p> Who is Rand Gauthier?\u00a0<\/strong>Rand is a former porn star-turned-electrician who had been working on renovations to Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee\u2019s opulent home. He became hellbent on revenge after being fired by the couple without pay or even an opportunity to retrieve his tools, plotting a burglary of the safe they kept in their garage. The plan went off without a hitch, but Rand had no idea that among the valuables in the safe would be an intimate tape of his former employers.<\/p>\n What else has Seth Rogen been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Rogen is one of the biggest names in American comedy, known for roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Pineapple Express and This Is the End. More recently, he has lent his voice to roles in Disney\u2019s \u201clive-action\u201d The Lion King<\/a> remake and Amazon Prime Video\u2019s acclaimed comic book adaptation Invincible<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who is Milton Ingley?\u00a0<\/strong>Milton Ingley is a former porn star turned director and a friend of Rand Gauthier\u2019s, who immediately goes to him with the Pam and Tommy tape after discovering exactly what\u2019s on it. He is keen to commercialise their acquisition, but are forced to turn to illegitimate sources for financial backing due to the lack of a release form from Anderson and Lee.<\/p>\n What else has Nick Offerman been in? <\/strong>Offerman found a breakout role in Amy Poehler sitcom Parks and Recreation<\/a>, where he played libertarian department director Ron Swanson. This led to film roles in 21 Jump Street and its sequel, We\u2019re The Millers and The Founder. You may also recognise him from dramatic roles in Fargo<\/a>\u2018s second season, sci-fi miniseries Devs<\/a> and sport biopic Colin in Black & White<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who is Erica Gautier?\u00a0<\/strong>Erica Gautier (n\u00e9e Boyer) is a prolific porn star and Rand\u2019s wife, but by the time the events of this series get underway, the two are separated and attempting to source the funds for a divorce. Nevertheless, they remain on good terms.<\/p>\n Taylor Schilling tells RadioTimes.com<\/a> that, in real-life, Erica never took her husband\u2019s surname and continued to go by Boyer, under which she found great success in adult entertainment as both an actor and director.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m very moved by Erica\u2019s confidence and the clarity of her own vision,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s also why she was so instrumental to this story, because she was so clear inside of her own values and because she was so happy\u2026 making the choice to be an adult film actress.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n What else has Taylor Schilling been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Schilling is best known for playing the lead role of Piper Chapman in Netflix\u2019s long-running prison drama Orange is the New Black<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who is Louis \u2018Butchie\u2019 Peraino?\u00a0<\/strong>Butchie is a member of a well-known New York crime family, who made a particular name for himself in the production of pornography. With established studios not willing to distribute the Pam and Tommy tape due to it being stolen goods, Rand and Milton ultimately turn to Butchie to fund their online operation.<\/p>\n What else has Andrew Dice Clay been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Dice Clay has also bagged memorable acting roles in Blue Jasmine and 2018\u2019s A Star is Born remake.<\/p>\n Who is Gail Chwatsky? <\/strong>Gail is a publicist who takes on Pamela as a client shortly before her sex tape makes headline news. She is particularly focused on the promotion of action flick Barb Wire, which was hoped to be a major vehicle for the Baywatch star.<\/p>\n What else has Mozhan Marn\u00f2 been in?<\/strong> Marn\u00f2 is best known for playing the role of Samar Navabi in US crime drama The Blacklist, while she also appeared in the second and third seasons of Netflix\u2019s political thriller House of Cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who is Seth Warshavsky?\u00a0<\/strong>Seth is a young entrepreneur who is attempting to launch a website featuring webcam livestreams of adult performers. While that doesn\u2019t seem so remarkable these days, at the time it was a very new concept.<\/p>\n What else has Fred Hechinger been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Hechinger will be a familiar face to avid Netflix<\/a> viewers, having appeared in Tom Hanks drama News of the World<\/a>, Amy Adams thriller The Woman in the Window<\/a> and RL Stine\u2019s Fear Street<\/a> trilogy. Last year, he also featured in Prime Video\u2019s acclaimed miniseries The Underground Railroad<\/a> and HBO whodunnit The White Lotus<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who is Melanie?\u00a0<\/strong>Melanie is one of Pam\u2019s closest friends, who wants nothing more than to see her settle down with a polite, responsible man. Suffice to say, Tommy Lee isn\u2019t exactly who she had in mind.<\/p>\n What else has Pepi Sonuga been in?\u00a0<\/strong>Sonuga currently stars in US musical drama Queens, which is also available via Star on Disney Plus. Previously, she appeared in the second season of cult favourite horror comedy Ash vs Evil Dead.<\/p>\n Pam and Tommy premieres on Disney Plus on Wednesday 2nd February. You can\u00a0sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/a> now. Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Tuesday, 01 February 2022 at 12:00 am One of the biggest tabloid standards of the 1990s is re-examined in a new series headed to Star on Disney Plus, featuring Lily James and Sebastian Stan in the lead roles. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Seth Rogen plays Rand Gauthier<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Nick Offerman plays Milton Ingley<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Taylor Schilling plays Erica Gauthier (n\u00e9e Boyer)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Andrew Dice Clay plays Louis \u2018Butchie\u2019 Peraino<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Mozhan Marn\u00f2 plays Gail Chwatsky<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Fred Hechinger plays Seth Warshavsky<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Pepi Sonuga plays Melanie<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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