THE BIG C, a SHOWTIME(r) original series, starring Laura Linney in her Golden Globe(r) Award-winning and Emmy(r)-nominated role as Cathy Jamison, suburban wife, mother, and teacher whose cancer diagnosis forces her to shake up her life, will wrap its three-season run with, THE BIG C: hereafter, a four-part limited event series designed to bring the acclaimed dramedy to its conclusion.Super Channel, Canada’s only national English pay television network, brings the much anticipated conclusion to Cathy Jamison’s journey to Canadian viewers on Monday, April 29 at 10 p.m. ET, day-and-date with its SHOWTIME premiere in the US.
THE BIG C: hereafter also stars Oliver Platt, John Benjamin Hickey, Gabriel Basso and Gabourey Sidibe.
The limited event series is produced by Sony Pictures Television, and was created by Darlene Hunt, who also serves as executive producer, along with show runner/executive producer Jenny Bicks. Laura Linney, Vivian Cannon, Neal H. Moritz, Michael Engler and Richard Heus are also executive producers.
Celebrated actress Kathy Najimy and fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi will guest star. Najimy will appear in all four episodes as Cathy’s (Linney) no-nonsense therapist who will help her deal with the challenges she faces. Mizrahi, who will appear in several episodes as himself, will play a fashion mentor to Andrea (Sidibe), who will start design school.
Najimy’s memorable television roles include Numb3rs, 13 seasons on King of the Hill, Desperate Housewives, Drop Dead Diva, Make It or Break It, Franklin & Bash, Mr. Sunshine and Ugly Betty. She also starred for three seasons on Veronica’s Closet, for which she received an American Comedy Award nomination. Najimy is internationally known for her portrayal of Sister Mary Patrick in the blockbuster hits Sister Act I and II, which won her an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress.
Isaac Mizrahi has been a leader in the fashion industry for almost 30 years. Since his first collection in 1987, Mizrahi’s designs have come to stand for timeless cosmopolitan style. Mizrahi is the recipient of many accolades, including four Council of Fashion Designers of America awards. Coveted by Hollywood’s most stylish, his classic designs are often seen on the red carpet. Currently, Mizrahi is launching the Isaac Mizrahi New York and Isaac Mizrahi Jeans collections, available in retailers nationwide, such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. The collections range from ready to wear, footwear, and accessories to housewares.
Catch up on the last season of Cathy’s journey in The Big C Season 3 Marathon beginning Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m. ET.
The Big C: hereafter airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on Super Channel.
