Video Trailer: Paramount Plus’s ‘The Offer’ Explores Making of 'The Godfather'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Streaming service to debut the 10-episode series April 29

The making of the iconic gangster film The Godfather is the subject of a new Paramount Plus limited series The Offer,  which debuts April 29.

The Offer | Official Trailer | Paramount+ - YouTube
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The 10-episode series is based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy's experiences in making The Godfather, and stars Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Juno Temple, Giovanni Ribisi, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman and Colin Hanks. Paramount Plus will debut the first three episodes of the series April 29, with each new episode streaming weekly, said the service.

The Offer is produced by Nikki Toscano, Michael Tolkin, Albert Ruddy, Miles Teller, Russell Rothberg and Leslie Greif.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.