Being the Ricardos (2021): FYC

Being the Ricardos cast, plot, facts and screenplay

Being the Ricardos

See the plot, cast, facts, and script from the 2021 movie written by Aaron Sorkin.

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"Being the Ricardos" Plot Summary.

Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear, and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama BEING THE RICARDOS.

A revealing glimpse of the couple’s complex romantic and professional relationship, the film takes audiences into the writers’ room, onto the soundstage, and behind closed doors with Ball and Arnaz during one critical production week of their groundbreaking sitcom "I Love Lucy." Amazon Studios

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Cast

Notable Cast
Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman...Lucille Ball
Javier BardemJavier Bardem...Desi Arnaz
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. Simmons...William Frawley
Nina AriandaNina Arianda...Vivian Vance
Tony HaleTony Hale...Jess Oppenheimer
Alia ShawkatAlia Shawkat...Madelyn Pugh
Jake LacyJake Lacy...Bob Carroll
Linda LavinLinda Lavin...Older Madelyn Pugh
Ronny CoxRonny Cox...Older Bob Carroll
John RubinsteinJohn Rubinstein...Older Jess Oppenheimer
Clark GreggClark Gregg...Howard Wenke
Nelson FranklinNelson Franklin...Joe Strickland
Jeff HolmanJeff Holman...Roger Otter
Jonah PlattJonah Platt...Tip Tribby
Christopher DenhamChristopher Denham...Donald Glass
Brian HoweBrian Howe...Charles Koerner
Ron PerkinsRon Perkins...Macy
Baize BuzanBaize Buzan...Mary Pat

Writer

Screenwriter
Aaron SorkinAaron Sorkin...Writer (screenplay)

Awards

Notable Nominations
Golden Globe Award Javier Bardem ... Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Golden Globe Award Nicole Kidman ... Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Golden Globe Award Aaron Sorkin ... Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Poster

Being the Ricardos movie poster for the screenplay and script

Sources

Additional Content
Cast Photos...IMDb/Getty
Box Office...IMDb Pro
Poster...Official Site
Awards...2022 Golden Globes
Studio...Amazon Studios

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