Actress Connie Britton, who spent her early childhood in Rockville, Maryland, stars in the new Hulu mystery series Phony, which premiered on Tuesday, October 20.
Britton, born Constance Elaine Womack in Boston, Massachusetts, moved to Rockville as a baby and spent her first seven years living near Norbeck Road and Bel Pre Road. She is known for her roles in Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story, Nashville, 9-1-1, and Dirty John, among others.
In Phony, Britton plays Ellen, a mother and school principal whose teenage son, Sonny (Sam Nivola), begins to suspect that she has been replaced by an imposter following a car accident. As Sonny investigates his suspicions with the help of his friends, Ellen struggles to reconnect with her son while his behavior becomes increasingly unusual.
The eight-episode series combines mystery, coming-of-age drama, humor, and elements of science fiction and the supernatural. The cast also includes Grace Brennan, Maliq Johnson, Colter Lee, Meera Syal, and Mahaela Park.
The series premiered with two episodes on October 20, with new episodes scheduled to be released weekly through the December 1 finale. Britton also serves as an executive producer.
