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Based on a True Story: Created by Craig Rosenberg. With Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato. A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.
- (15K)
- 2023-06-08
- Comedy
- 30
- Kaley Cuoco Plays Ava Bartlett
- Chris Messina Plays Nathan Bartlett
- Tom Bateman Plays Matt Pierce
- Priscilla Quintana Plays Ruby Gale
- Natalia Dyer Plays Chloe Lake
Kaley Cuoco takes on the role of Ava Barlett, a real estate agent relegated to selling much less expensive apartments at her real estate firm. The mom-to-be spends her days dreaming of a better life for her family and isn’t afraid to think outside the box to get what she wants. Cuoco — who was pregnant herself during filming — perfectly depicts the...
Chris Messina plays former tennis star turned tennis coach Nathan Barlett. When Nathan’s country club suddenly demotes him for a younger version of himself, Nathan is left wondering whether his life is in a downward spiral. Messina shares little in common with his character, however. His career has been on an upward trajectory for years with more t...
Tom Bateman takes on the role of plumber Matt Pierce, a charming single father who crosses paths with Ava and Nathan Bateman during a plumbing fiasco at the couple’s home and quickly befriends Nathan. Bateman’s good looks and strong acting chops aren’t just showcased inBased on a True Story, the U.K. native played Bouc in 2017’s Murder on the Orien...
Priscilla Quintana steps into the role of Ruby Gale, Ava’s wealthy and entitled friend who proudly embarks on an affair with her boxing instructor while regularly posting photos of her perfectly toned body on Instagram. The actress and model has previously starred as Isabella Tavez in the TV seriesGood Trouble and Jacqueline ‘Jax’ Zhou in the telev...
Natalia Dyer plays bartender Chloe Lake, who catches the attention of Matt and Nathan on one of their nights out. Dyer herself is no stranger to the horror genre. She’s a regular fixture in horror-drama Stranger Things, where she has played Nancy Wheeler since the series began in 2016, according to IMDB. Dyer — who got her start as a child in 2009’...
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- Kaley Cuoco As Ava Bartlett. As one of the leads of the Based on a True Story cast, Kaley Cuoco plays Ava, a true-crime-obsessed woman who decides to profit off the Westside Rippers' murders by featuring him on the podcast.
- Chris Messina As Nathan Bartlett. The other co-lead of the Based on a True Story cast, Chris Messina portrays Ava's husband, Nathan Barlett, who struggles to make ends meet until he decides to join her in making the podcast.
- Tom Bateman As Matt Pierce. Tom Bateman plays Matt Pierce, a plumber turned friend of the Bartletts, in the Based on a True Story cast. Bateman famously acted as Robert Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the 2015 TV series Jekyll and Hyde.
- Priscilla Quintana As Ruby Gate. In the Based on a True Story cast, Priscilla Quintana plays Ruby, the best friend of the Bartletts who is opportunistic and secretive.
Based on a True Story (TV Series 2023– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Kaley Cuoco as Ava Barlett. Ava is a pregnant, struggling realtor whose true passion is true crime. When she believes she knows who the currently at large Westside Ripper is, she has the idea to try to recruit the killer to be a part of the podcast.
- Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett. Nathan is Ava's husband, a former tennis star who has turned to coaching, though this next phase of his career has not turned out like he had hoped.
- Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce. Matt is a plumber that gets close with Ava and Nathan as they work on their podcast. He is played by Tom Bateman, who is best known to audiences for playing the character Bouc in both Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile.
- Priscilla Quintana as Ruby Gale. Ruby is Ava and Nathan's friend, but one who is very opportunistic and has a few secrets she is keeping from them. Priscilla Quintana described her as a party girl whose moral compass may be a bit off.
Cast and characters. [edit] Main. [edit] Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett, a pregnant real estate agent who is passionate about true crime. Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett, Ava's husband and a tennis coach at the Beverly Club who used to be a famous tennis player before a career-ending knee injury.
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