They say everyone has a story worth telling, but Melissa G. Moorereallyhas a story worth telling.
She has shared details of her unique upbringing on talk shows, books, podcasts, and more.
Now her life is getting the scripted television treatment onParamount+with the Jennifer Cacicio-created, Michael Showalter-directed seriesHappy Face.
Happy Faceindeed spares few details about what its like to be the child of a killer.
Thats a real giftto play someone who really cares about others before she cares about herself.
Moore credits Ashford and Quaids performances with helping her better understand her own dynamic with her father.
They got the emotional entanglement, how toxic it was, says Moore.
One of the things that Dennis did so beautifully was he was able to play both people.
He was able to play the man before the crime and the man after the crime, Ashford adds.
It was a thrill to act with him.
I feel like we had a really natural parental chemistry.
But Im also giving attention to the victims of my father and the victims family members.
I have to respect them.
What youll see in this series is sometimes, victims family members want autonomy; they want privacy.
Sometimes, my wishes are in conflict with their desires.
There are very complex and delicate conversations that I have privately with survivors.
Its about family, Ashford says.
When things are darkest, there always has to be light.
I think thats something special about this show.
The first two episodes of Happy Face premiere Thursday, March 20 on Paramount+.
