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May 18, 2021 · Many of Halston's closest friends are featured in the Netflix miniseries. Here's a look at the photos of the real people the cast portrays.
- Ewan McGregor as Halston
- Krysta Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli
- Rebecca Dayan as Elsa Peretti
- Gian Franco Rodriguez as Victor Hugo
- Rory Culkin as Joel Schumacher
- Halston Supporting Cast
Ewan McGregor plays the title character, Roy Halston Frowick, who simply went by Halston. Through his designs made of cashmere or ultrasuede he became a phenomenon in the 1970s, redefining American fashion and becoming widely known in the nightclub scene, more so as he was a frequent attendee at Studio 54. McGregor is best known for his roles as Ma...
Krysta Rodriguez plays actress, dancer, and singer Liza Minnelli, known for her award-winning role in Cabaret (1972) and for her powerful singing voice. In the 1970s, Minnelli struggled with addiction, to the point where Andy Warhol noted in a diary entry that she once arrived at Halston’s house (as he was a close friend of hers) imploring him to g...
French actress Rebecca Dayan plays Italian jewelry designer and model Elsa Peretti. In the 1970s, Peretti became one of Halston’s muses and part of his “Halstonettes”, his favorite models, a group that also included Pat Cleveland, Anjelica Huston, and Beverly Johnson, among many others. Peretti also designed jewelry for Halston and signed a contrac...
Gian Franco Rodriguez plays Venezuelan artist Victor Hugo, Halston’s partner. Hugo became one of Andy Warhol’s assistants at The Factory, modeling for his torso series, and is said to be the first window dresser to incorporate pop art into his designs. This is Gian Franco Rodriguez’s first TV project, as he had previously appeared in short films.
Rory Culkin plays filmmaker Joel Schumacher. He became a fashion designer after graduating from Parsons School of Design and entered the film industry as a production and costume designer, eventually becoming a director and screenwriter, best remembered for movies like St. Elmo’s Fire, The Lost Boys, and Batman & Robin. Rory Culkin has appeared in ...
David Pittu as Joe Eula: in the early 1970s, Eula was a freelance creative art director consultant to Halston Ltd. and later became creative director of the brand. David Pittu’s acting credits include Law & Order, Rescue Me, Damages, The Good Wife, House of Cards, and Law & Order: SVU. Vera Farmiga as Adele: Farmiga’s character isn’t listed as havi...
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Halston: With Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Dayan, David Pittu, Krysta Rodriguez. The story of a man who leverages his single, invented name into a worldwide fashion empire that's synonymous with luxury, sex, status, and fame, literally defining the era.
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Halston (TV Mini Series 2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Halston - Full Cast & Crew. From Iowa to Studio 54, this investigation into the rags-to-riches story of America's first superstar designer uncovers the cautionary tale of an artist who sold his...
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Aug 29, 2022 · While some of the faces in Netflix's Halston might be more recognizable than others, the miniseries introduces viewers to some of the biggest movers and shakers in the fashion industry.
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Sep 16, 2021 · How Does the Cast of Halston Compare to Their Real Life Inspirations? The Emmy-nominated Netflix series starring Ewan McGregor depicts the designer's life in New York City in the '70s and '80s.