Barry Lapidus is a real person portrayed by Colin Hanks in the TV series The Offer (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Seat at the Table (season 1), they were 44 years old.
They appear in all 10 aired episodes and have accumulated 49 positive votes.
Episodes10
A Seat at the Table
episode S1.E1 april 2022Al Ruddy gets the job of producing an adaptation of the bestselling novel "The Godfather" for Paramount Pictures, but rising crime boss Joe Colombo has a different fate planned for the film.
Warning Shots
episode S1.E2 april 2022With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
Fade In
episode S1.E3 april 2022Pressure mounts over the delivery of the script when Ruddy has a sit down with Colombo. Evans gets into hot water with Charlie Bluhdorn, who's interested in Bettye.
The Right Shade of Yellow
episode S1.E4 may 2022With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino considered for leading roles in "The Godfather", Ruddy is faced with a variety of issues.
Kiss the Ring
episode S1.E5 may 2022Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
A Stand Up Guy
episode S1.E6 may 2022Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised by collisions with Gulf and Western, Paramount and the Mafia.
Mr. Producer
episode S1.E7 may 2022Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus plans a potential coup as Ruddy attempts to save Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
Crossing That Line
episode S1.E8 june 2022In the aftermath of the rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans spirals after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Lapidus to capitalize.
It's Who We Are
episode S1.E9 june 2022As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.
Brains and Balls
episode S1.E10 june 2022"The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
- A Seat at the Table
- Warning Shots
- Fade In
- The Right Shade of Yellow
- Kiss the Ring
- A Stand Up Guy
- Mr. Producer
- Crossing That Line
- It's Who We Are
- Brains and Balls
Best moments5
- As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.
- Al Ruddy gets the job of producing an adaptation of the bestselling novel "The Godfather" for Paramount Pictures, but rising crime boss Joe Colombo has a different fate planned for the film.
- Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised by collisions with Gulf and Western, Paramount and the Mafia.
- Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus plans a potential coup as Ruddy attempts to save Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
- "The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
- It's Who We Are
- A Seat at the Table
- A Stand Up Guy
- Mr. Producer
- Brains and Balls