
Being the Ricardos
A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time.
DramaHistoryshow businessmarriagebiographybased on true storyinterracial marriagehollywood1950stelevision star
A biographical drama centered on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz navigating professional and marital crises in 1950s Hollywood, balancing the glamour of show business with intimate relationship struggles.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
Essence
Ensemble

Nicole Kidman
Lucille Ball

Javier Bardem
Desi Arnaz

J.K. Simmons
William Frawley

Nina Arianda
Vivian Vance

Tony Hale
Jess Oppenheimer

Alia Shawkat
Madelyn Pugh

Jake Lacy
Bob Carroll Jr.

Linda Lavin
Older Madelyn Pugh

Ronny Cox
Older Bob Carroll

John Rubinstein
Older Jess Oppenheimer

Clark Gregg
Howard Wenke

Nelson Franklin
Joe Strickland
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