AMERICAN RUST
In an economically devastated Pennsylvania steel town, a complicated and compromised chief of police (Jeff Daniels) is forced to decide how far he’s willing to go when the son of the woman he loves (Maura Tierney) is accused of murder. A harrowing journey into the lives of a small town with big secrets, where people are driven by loyalty, love and desperation – and bad choices come far too easy.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Drama Series
Executive Producers: Dan Futterman, Adam Rapp, Jeff Daniels, Paul Martino, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Michael De Luca, Elisa Ellis
Co-Executive Producer: John Dahl.
Produced by: David Witz
Producer: Celine C Robinson, Alvaro Rodriguez, Elishia Holmes
Outstanding Production Design
103 – “Forgive Us Our Trespasses”
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Avy Kayfman, CSA, Casting by
Donna Belajac, CSA, Pittsburgh Casting by
Outstanding Cinematography for a Drama Series
101 – “The Mill” John Grillo, Director of Photography
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
109 – “Denmark”
John Dahl, Director
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
101 – “The Mill”
Daniel Valverde, ACE, Editor
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Marty Beller, Music by
Outstanding Music Supervision
Anthony Roman, Music Supervisor
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jeff Daniels as Del Harris
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Maura Tierney as Grace Poe
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
David Alvarez as Isaac English
Bill Camp as Henry English
Alex Neustaedter as Billy Poe
Rob Yang as Steve Park
Mark Pellegrino as Virgil Poe
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Julia Mayorga as Lee English
Emily Davis as Sue Herlitz
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
101 – “The Mill”
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
109 – “Denmark” Dan Futterman, Written by
Accolades
Jeff Daniels deeply emotional performance, plus Maura Tierney’s equally fine turn are more than enough to make American Rust compelling
– Decider
Showtime delivers another can’t miss drama
– Los Angeles Times
Daniels and Tierney are at their usual excellent levels
– Broadcasting & Cable
Cast
Maura Tierney
as Grace Poe
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Jeff Daniels
as Del Harris
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Alex Neustaedter
as Billy Poe
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
David Alvarez
as Isaac English
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Bill Camp
as Henry English
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Julia Mayorga
as Lee English
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Mark Pellegrino
as Virgil Poe
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Rob Yang
as Steve Park
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Episodes
Episode 101 | “The Mill”
In a small rust belt town in southwest Pennsylvania, Chief of Police Del Harris investigates after a dead body turns up in an abandoned steel mill. Series premiere.
Episode 102 | “Happy Returns”
Harris’ investigation continues. Isaac leaves town. Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.
Episode 103 | “Forgive Us Our Trespasses”
Grace enlists help in her effort to unionize the dressmakers. The sheriff gets an anonymous tip about the murder in the steel mill.
Episode 104 | “My Name is Billy”
Isaac befriends someone who teaches him the rules of the road. The sheriff searches for evidence in Billy and Grace’s trailer. Billy tells Lee what happened in the steel mill.
Episode 105 | “Jojo Ameri-Go”
Harris races the clock in his search for the anonymous eyewitness. Lee seeks professional advice about whom to protect. Harris’ old Pittsburgh PD partner pays him a visit.
Episode 106 | “Debt Collection”
Alejandro learns of Lee’s history with Billy. Isaac turns his first trick solo. Harris travels back to Pittsburgh with his old partner to repay a debt.