Happy Face

Inspired by a true-life story, "Happy Face" tells the story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.

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photo of Jennifer Cacicio
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Credits

Showrunner:

Jennifer Cacicio

Director:

Michael Showalter

Executive Producer:

Jennifer Cacicio, Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Melissa Moore, Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick

Screenwriter:

Jennifer Cacicio

Cinematographer:

Jim Frohna , Brendan Steacy, Nick Thomas

Editor:

Chris A. Peterson, Andrew Seklir, Cecily Rhett

Production Designer:

Chloe Arbiture, Joanna Dunn

Sound Designer:

Dave Griffiths

Music:

Ariel Max

Principal Cast:

Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey

Additional Credits:

Costume Deisgner: Beverley Huynh

Contact

Distributor:

Elizabeth Rolnik

Publicity Contact:

Elizabeth Rolnik
elizabeth.rolnik@cbs.com
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2025
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Runtime:
57 mins