"Masters of Sex" (TV show) cast members Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan
The cast also includes Caitlin Fitzgerald ("It's Complicated") as Masters' wife, as well as Nicholas D'Agosto ("Heroes") and Teddy Sears ("American Horror Story"). Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Beau Bridges and Margo Martindale also appear in the pilot.
"Masters of Sex" is produced by Sony Pictures Television. The series is an adaptation of Thomas Maier's book "Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, The Couple Who Taught America How to Love." The pilot episode was directed by Academy Award nominee John Madden ("Shakespeare in Love," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"), who also serves as executive producer. The series was created and executive produced by Michelle Ashford ("The Pacific"). The series is executive produced by Timberman Beverly Productions' Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman, and Judith Verno. Michael Sheen and Tammy Rosen serve as producers.