Carl Edwards has become a general.
The Roush-Fenway Racing driver will shed his fire suit and put on a grey uniform as part of the cast of HBO’s forthcoming Civil War mini-series, “To Appomattox.”
Edwards will star as General John B. Gordon, a Confederate General selected by Robert E. Lee to surrender the Army of Northern Virginia. The real Gordon became one of the two authors of "Honor Answering Honor" and, by this gesture, returned the private Southern soldier to the Union with respect and dignity.
The series centers around the final battle of the Civil War and stars Michael C. Hall (Dexter) as General Ulysses S. Grant, William Petersen (CSI) as General William Tecumseh Sherman, Paul Giamatti (John Adams) as James “Pete” Longstreet and Bill Paxton (Big Love)as Stonewall Jackson.
According to a press release from HBO, NASCAR has affiliated with the series and in addition to Edwards, is negotiating with other NASCAR figures. “This production is honored to have developed a connection between this ultimate American sport with the ultimate American story,” the release said. “And is proud to announce an association between select NASCAR affiliated drivers and roles that best exemplify this tradition of patriotism and competition in our production. “
HBO has produced several award winning mini-series that have become popular including the WWII epics Band of Brothers, The
Pacific and historical shows such as John Adams.
The soundtrack for the series will feature such artists as Rascal Flatts, Kix Brooks, Laura Bell Bundy, John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting), and Dwight Yoakam. The trio from Rascal Flatts as well as Dwight Yoakam and Kix Brooks will also have roles in the series.
Production is set to begin in the spring of 2011; no air date has been announced. There are 8 episodes according to executive producer Michael Beckner. Mikael Salomon who won the Director Emmy for two episodes of Band of Brothers will direct the production.
The official website for To Appomattox can be found here.
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