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| Created by | Marti Noxon |
| Based on | Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn |
| Directed by | Jean-Marc Vallée |
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| Opening theme | "Dance and Angela" by Franz Waxman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Producer | David Auge |
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| Running time | 55–61 minutes |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | July 8 – August 26, 2018 |
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Sharp Objects is an American psychological thriller television miniseries based on Gillian Flynn's 2006 debut novel of the same name that premiered on July 8, 2018, on HBO. The series was created by Marti Noxon, directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, and stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Will Chase, Jackson Hurst, Sophia Lillis, Lulu Wilson, and Elizabeth Perkins. It follows Camille Preaker (portrayed by Adams), an emotionally troubled reporter who returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls.
The series received critical acclaim, particularly for its visuals, dark atmosphere, directing, and acting (particularly that of Adams, Clarkson, and Scanlen). Among its accolades, Clarkson won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and Adams received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film. It also received eight nominations at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series and acting nominations for Adams and Clarkson. It is the final directorial work of Vallée before his death in 2021.
- ^ "Montrealer Jean-Marc Vallée's Sharp Objects snags 8 Emmy nominations". Montreal Gazette. July 16, 2019. Archived from the original on July 19, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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