Fantasy fans, pay attention! AppleTV’s new series The Changeling, labeled as a “fairytale for adults,” stars incredible actors like Lakeith Stanfield and Clark Backo, along with many other talented performers. Based on Victor Lavalle’s novel, the fantasy drama series promises to give you a taste of the horror genre in its own unique way. So, what do we know about this series so far, apart from the genres it falls into? The series is not to be confused with some other films with the same title. This is a completely unique experience. A tale about parenthood infused with a sense of mystery and fantasy Creator Kelly Marcel has focused on producing a genre-defining series with cultural commentary weaved into its structure.
Story And Plot
From the trailer, we can surmise that the story revolves around a couple, Apollo and Emma. They meet in modern-day New York, and after a lot of rejection,...
Story And Plot
From the trailer, we can surmise that the story revolves around a couple, Apollo and Emma. They meet in modern-day New York, and after a lot of rejection,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Apple TV+ is launching the genre-blending The Changeling on September 8, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. Oscar nominee Lakeith Stanfield leads the cast of what the streaming service describes as a fairytale for grown-ups, a horror story, and a parenthood fable.
Joining Stanfield (“Apollo Kagwa”) in the eight-episode series are Clark Backo (“Emmy”), Adina Porter (“Lillian Kagwa”), Samuel T. Herring (“William Wheeler”), Alexis Louder (“young Lillian”), and Jared Abrahamson (“Brian West”). Malcolm Barrett (“Patrice”) is featured as a special guest star.
Just ahead of its premiere, the drama based on Victor Lavalle’s bestselling novel sits at 75% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Huff Post’s Candice Frederick says “The Changeling is an extravagant genre offering about… well, many different things. Most profoundly, it’s about the natural horrors of life and death — as well as the stories we tell ourselves and those we love.”
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Joining Stanfield (“Apollo Kagwa”) in the eight-episode series are Clark Backo (“Emmy”), Adina Porter (“Lillian Kagwa”), Samuel T. Herring (“William Wheeler”), Alexis Louder (“young Lillian”), and Jared Abrahamson (“Brian West”). Malcolm Barrett (“Patrice”) is featured as a special guest star.
Just ahead of its premiere, the drama based on Victor Lavalle’s bestselling novel sits at 75% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Huff Post’s Candice Frederick says “The Changeling is an extravagant genre offering about… well, many different things. Most profoundly, it’s about the natural horrors of life and death — as well as the stories we tell ourselves and those we love.”
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- 9/6/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Sometimes, you really should be careful what you wish for. Bookshelves all across the world are full of fairytales that have warned countless children about the dangers of sticking their nose in places they don't belong and messing with powers far beyond their understanding, but these stories typically contort themselves to wrap things up with a happy ending. But what about when adults are the ones in need of a little lesson of their own? The original Grimms' Fairy Tales took a much darker and more disturbing approach, melding fantasy with outright horror to get their point across. Well, welcome to the much more modern take on fairytales for grownups.
Apple TV+ has debuted our first look at "The Changeling," the eight-part series starring Lakeith Stanfield that's based on author Victor Lavalle's best-selling and critically acclaimed 2017 book. Set in New York City, the show follows Stanfield's Apollo Kagwa and...
Apple TV+ has debuted our first look at "The Changeling," the eight-part series starring Lakeith Stanfield that's based on author Victor Lavalle's best-selling and critically acclaimed 2017 book. Set in New York City, the show follows Stanfield's Apollo Kagwa and...
- 8/8/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A persistent man (Oscar nominee Lakeith Stanfield) finally convinces a woman (Clark Backo) to go out on a date in the trailer for Apple TV+’s The Changeling. But what starts off as a love story quickly transforms into an increasingly dangerous descent into madness in the eight-part series based on Victor Lavalle’s bestselling novel.
The cast also includes Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, and Jared Abrahamson. Malcolm Barrett appears as a special guest star.
Kelly Marcel created the series and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Melina Matsoukas, Jonathan van Tulleken, Dana Gonzales, and Slick Naim directed the drama.
Executive producers include author Victor Lavalle, Lakeith Stanfield, David Knoller, Jonathan van Tulleken, and Melina Matsoukas (through her De La Revolution Films). Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu, and Ali Krug also serve as executive producers along with Sue Naegle and David Wolkis.
The Changeling premieres...
The cast also includes Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, and Jared Abrahamson. Malcolm Barrett appears as a special guest star.
Kelly Marcel created the series and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Melina Matsoukas, Jonathan van Tulleken, Dana Gonzales, and Slick Naim directed the drama.
Executive producers include author Victor Lavalle, Lakeith Stanfield, David Knoller, Jonathan van Tulleken, and Melina Matsoukas (through her De La Revolution Films). Annapurna’s Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu, and Ali Krug also serve as executive producers along with Sue Naegle and David Wolkis.
The Changeling premieres...
- 8/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lakeith Stanfield is a husband and father trapped in a New York City fairy tale-turned-nightmare in the first trailer for Apple TV+’s The Changeling.
Writen and showrun by Kelly Marcel, the eight-part series is based on Victor Lavalle’s best-selling book of the same name and sees Stanfield starring in a drama described as a “horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey.” In the more than two-minute trailer, Stanfield appears as Apollo, a man desperate to keep his family together after he cuts an enchanted string from his wife’s wrist, and she suddenly goes missing.
Tracing his love story with Clark Backo’s Emma, the series’ first look begins with their meet-cute, after she agrees to be with him following a trip to Brazil. There, Emma encounters a lagoon she’s sworn by locals to stay away from, along with a blue-eyed woman who grants her...
Writen and showrun by Kelly Marcel, the eight-part series is based on Victor Lavalle’s best-selling book of the same name and sees Stanfield starring in a drama described as a “horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey.” In the more than two-minute trailer, Stanfield appears as Apollo, a man desperate to keep his family together after he cuts an enchanted string from his wife’s wrist, and she suddenly goes missing.
Tracing his love story with Clark Backo’s Emma, the series’ first look begins with their meet-cute, after she agrees to be with him following a trip to Brazil. There, Emma encounters a lagoon she’s sworn by locals to stay away from, along with a blue-eyed woman who grants her...
- 8/8/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has released the trailer from ‘The Changeling,’ an upcoming eight-part drama series starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, ‘The Changeling’ is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The show is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are executive producers on behalf of Annapurna. Showrunner Kelly Marcel, the book’s author Victor Lavalle, David Knoller, and director Jonathan van Tulleken executive produce alongside star Lakeith Stanfield.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, ‘The Changeling’ is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The show is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are executive producers on behalf of Annapurna. Showrunner Kelly Marcel, the book’s author Victor Lavalle, David Knoller, and director Jonathan van Tulleken executive produce alongside star Lakeith Stanfield.
- 8/8/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. “The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 13.
Based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and...
Based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and...
- 8/8/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Lakeith Stanfield. “The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 13.
Based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and...
Based on the acclaimed bestselling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and...
- 8/8/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Fairytales are fun... until they become twisted.
Apple TV+ on Tuesday debuted the official trailer for The Changeling, its highly-anticipated new drama series.
The series debuts Friday, September 8, 2023, with the first three episodes.
The remaining episodes will unspool weekly, with the season finale set for Friday, October 13.
The upcoming eight-part drama series is headlined and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, The Changeling is a fairytale for grown-ups.
"A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn't know existed," the Apple TV+ synopsis teases.
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna.
Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu,...
Apple TV+ on Tuesday debuted the official trailer for The Changeling, its highly-anticipated new drama series.
The series debuts Friday, September 8, 2023, with the first three episodes.
The remaining episodes will unspool weekly, with the season finale set for Friday, October 13.
The upcoming eight-part drama series is headlined and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, The Changeling is a fairytale for grown-ups.
"A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn't know existed," the Apple TV+ synopsis teases.
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna.
Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
‘The Changeling’ Trailer: Lakeith Stanfield Stars in Surreal Fairy Tale Directed by Melina Matsoukas
Lakeith Stanfield is undergoing a transformation that only parenthood permits.
Oscar-nominated actor Stanfield stars as a new father in the Apple TV+ limited series “The Changeling,” based on Victor Lavalle’s novel of the same name. The “Atlanta” alum executive produces the eight-episode show about a dad who is pulled into a surreal journey after the birth of his son.
The official logline teases the series as a “fairy tale for grown-ups, a horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
“The Changeling,” which was originally in development at FX back in 2018, is created by Kelly Marcel (writer on the “Venom” films) and directed by Melina Matsoukas (of “Insecure” and “Queen and Slim”). In addition to Stanfield, Adina Porter, Alexis Louder, Clark Backo, and Samuel T. Herring also star.
Showrunner Marcel, lead actor Stanfield, director Matsoukas, author Lavalle, David Knoller,...
Oscar-nominated actor Stanfield stars as a new father in the Apple TV+ limited series “The Changeling,” based on Victor Lavalle’s novel of the same name. The “Atlanta” alum executive produces the eight-episode show about a dad who is pulled into a surreal journey after the birth of his son.
The official logline teases the series as a “fairy tale for grown-ups, a horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
“The Changeling,” which was originally in development at FX back in 2018, is created by Kelly Marcel (writer on the “Venom” films) and directed by Melina Matsoukas (of “Insecure” and “Queen and Slim”). In addition to Stanfield, Adina Porter, Alexis Louder, Clark Backo, and Samuel T. Herring also star.
Showrunner Marcel, lead actor Stanfield, director Matsoukas, author Lavalle, David Knoller,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
A few weeks ago, we heard that the Apple TV+ series The Changeling – which is not a remake of the 1980 Peter Medak horror film of the same name (which you can watch at This Link), but rather an adaptation of author Victor Lavalle’s recent novel (and you can buy a copy of Lavalle’s novel Here) – is set to premiere on Friday, September 8th. With that date now exactly one month away, a trailer for The Changeling has arrived online, and you can watch it in the embed above.
Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage screenwriter Kelly Marcel (who is now directing Venom 3) wrote the adaptation of Lavalle’s story and served as showrunner, while Queen & Slim‘s Melina Matsoukas directed the pilot episode. Coming to us from Annapurna and Apple Studios, The Changeling is described as “a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable...
Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage screenwriter Kelly Marcel (who is now directing Venom 3) wrote the adaptation of Lavalle’s story and served as showrunner, while Queen & Slim‘s Melina Matsoukas directed the pilot episode. Coming to us from Annapurna and Apple Studios, The Changeling is described as “a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable...
- 8/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Apple TV+ today revealed the trailer for “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
“The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 13.
Watch the official trailer for “The Changeling” below and read on for more.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. The series is described as “A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
“The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode every Friday through October 13.
Watch the official trailer for “The Changeling” below and read on for more.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. The series is described as “A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel, and the pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
- 8/8/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lakeith Stanfield is a man on a mind-bending mission to find his missing wife in the full trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series The Changeling, which dropped on Tuesday.
In the sneak peek, which you can check out above, a sweet love story between Apollo (Stanfield) and Emma (Clark Backo) turns into a trippy nightmare when Emma disappears after doing the unspeakable with their first-born child, and he ventures to find her.
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In the sneak peek, which you can check out above, a sweet love story between Apollo (Stanfield) and Emma (Clark Backo) turns into a trippy nightmare when Emma disappears after doing the unspeakable with their first-born child, and he ventures to find her.
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- 8/8/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ today unveiled a first look at “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama series starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield, and announced that the series will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through October 13.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed in addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are...
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable, and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed in addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are...
- 7/12/2023
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Apple TV+ has unveiled some first-look images from ‘The Changeling,’ an upcoming eight-part drama series starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, ‘The Changeling’ is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
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The show is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are executive producers on behalf of Annapurna. Showrunner Kelly Marcel, the book’s author Victor Lavalle,...
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, ‘The Changeling’ is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
Also in news – Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson to lead thriller ‘Lips Like Sugar’
The show is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug are executive producers on behalf of Annapurna. Showrunner Kelly Marcel, the book’s author Victor Lavalle,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Just weeks after Padma Lakshmi announced her exit from Top Chef, we have an answer about her replacement.
The Bravo reality series announced that Top Chef Season 10 winner Kristen Kish would take over the role.
Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will return as judges for Top Chef Season 21, which will be set in Wisconsin.
"Top Chef is where I started my journey — first as a competing chef, then a guest judge and now as host, I have the honor of helping to continue to build this brand," Kish said in a statement.
"I'm thrilled to sit alongside Gail and Tom as we get to know new incredible chefs and see what they cook up. It feels like coming home."
Elsewhere in the world of reality TV, Ariana Madix is coupling up with Love Island.
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Just weeks after Padma Lakshmi announced her exit from Top Chef, we have an answer about her replacement.
The Bravo reality series announced that Top Chef Season 10 winner Kristen Kish would take over the role.
Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons will return as judges for Top Chef Season 21, which will be set in Wisconsin.
"Top Chef is where I started my journey — first as a competing chef, then a guest judge and now as host, I have the honor of helping to continue to build this brand," Kish said in a statement.
"I'm thrilled to sit alongside Gail and Tom as we get to know new incredible chefs and see what they cook up. It feels like coming home."
Elsewhere in the world of reality TV, Ariana Madix is coupling up with Love Island.
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- 7/11/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Changeling: Lakeith Stanfield Apple TV+ series gets a premiere date as first images are unveiled
A couple years have passed since we heard that Lakeith Stanfield of Get Out and upcoming Haunted Mansion had signed on to star in the Apple TV+ series The Changeling – which is not a remake of the 1980 Peter Medak horror film of the same name (which you can watch at This Link), but rather an adaptation of author Victor Lavalle’s recent novel. (Buy a copy of Lavalle’s novel Here.) Now Apple TV+ has announced (via Deadline) that The Changeling will premiere on Friday, September 8th… and along with that announcement, they have also unveiled a batch of first look images, which you can check out at the bottom of this article.
Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage screenwriter Kelly Marcel (who is now directing Venom 3) wrote the adaptation of Lavalle’s story and served as showrunner, while Queen & Slim‘s Melina Matsoukas directed the pilot episode.
Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage screenwriter Kelly Marcel (who is now directing Venom 3) wrote the adaptation of Lavalle’s story and served as showrunner, while Queen & Slim‘s Melina Matsoukas directed the pilot episode.
- 7/11/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Based on the acclaimed best-selling book of the same name by Victor Lavalle, “The Changeling” is a fairytale for grown-ups. Apple TV+ today unveiled a mysterious first look at upcoming eight-part series starring and executive produced by Academy Award-nominee Lakeith Stanfield.
“The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through October 13. Just in time for the Halloween season to reach full swing.
The series is described as “A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
While the first...
“The Changeling” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Friday, September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode weekly through October 13. Just in time for the Halloween season to reach full swing.
The series is described as “A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”
In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson, and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
“The Changeling” is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
While the first...
- 7/11/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
‘The Changeling’: Lakeith Stanfield Drama Series Reveals Apple TV+ Premiere Date & First-Look Images
Apple TV+ has set Friday, September 8 for the premiere of its newest drama series The Changeling, starring and executive produced by Lakeith Stanfield. Following the 3-episode premiere drop, new single episodes will be released weekly through October 13.
Based on the Victor Lavalle best-selling book of the same name, The Changeling is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The Changeling is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. In addition to Stanfield, Marcel and Lavalle, executive producers include Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug EP on behalf of...
Based on the Victor Lavalle best-selling book of the same name, The Changeling is a fairytale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. In addition to Stanfield, the series stars Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Samuel T. Herring, Alexis Louder, Jared Abrahamson and special guest star Malcolm Barrett.
The Changeling is written and adapted by showrunner and executive producer Kelly Marcel. The pilot episode was directed by Melina Matsoukas.
The series is produced by Apple Studios and Annapurna. In addition to Stanfield, Marcel and Lavalle, executive producers include Megan Ellison, Patrick Chu and Ali Krug EP on behalf of...
- 7/11/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Parenthood can be a horror show — allow Lakeith Stanfield to elaborate.
The Changeling, an eight-part drama series starring and executive-produced by the Atlanta actor, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, Sept. 8, TVLine has learned. The show is an adaptation of Victor Lavalle’s 2017 novel about a father who is pulled into a strange, scary journey shortly after the birth of his baby boy.
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The Changeling, an eight-part drama series starring and executive-produced by the Atlanta actor, will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, Sept. 8, TVLine has learned. The show is an adaptation of Victor Lavalle’s 2017 novel about a father who is pulled into a strange, scary journey shortly after the birth of his baby boy.
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- 7/11/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
The upcoming Apple series “The Changeling” has added Future Islands frontman Samuel T. Herring to the cast, Variety has learned.
The role will mark Herring’s acting debut. He joins previously announced series lead Lakeith Stanfield in the series, along with cast members Adina Porter and Clark Backo.
“The Changeling” is based on the book of the same name by Victor Lavalle. It is described as a horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. Stanfield stars as Apollo, a passionate rare book hunter.
Herring will play William Wheeler, a man who befriends Apollo in a quest to win back his wife and children. Future Islands was originally formed in 2006 and consists of Herring on vocals, Gerrit Welmers om keyboard and programming, William Cashion on bass and guitars, and Michael Lowry on drums. The band has released numerous singles...
The role will mark Herring’s acting debut. He joins previously announced series lead Lakeith Stanfield in the series, along with cast members Adina Porter and Clark Backo.
“The Changeling” is based on the book of the same name by Victor Lavalle. It is described as a horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed. Stanfield stars as Apollo, a passionate rare book hunter.
Herring will play William Wheeler, a man who befriends Apollo in a quest to win back his wife and children. Future Islands was originally formed in 2006 and consists of Herring on vocals, Gerrit Welmers om keyboard and programming, William Cashion on bass and guitars, and Michael Lowry on drums. The band has released numerous singles...
- 6/30/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Anna Konkle, Lisa Zwerling, and Katherine Collins are the official mentors of ScreenCraft’s 2023 pilot competition. Additionally, Colin Trevorrow and Emily V. Gordon have joined ScreenCraft’s annual Writers Summit as speakers.
Konkle, Zwerling and Collins will each select one grand prize winner from the pilot competition, which is accepting submissions through Sept. 30 and will announce winners by Feb. 1, 2023. Winners will receive a round of notes, a virtual meeting and project development insight from their mentor, as well as entry into the ScreenCraft Writer Development Program and introductions with Hollywood literary managers. In addition, all 10 finalists of the competition will receive written feedback from a jury member.
Previous winners of the competition have been staffed in writers rooms and signed with companies including 3Arts, Management 360 and CAA. Notably, Chris Webster and James King sold their pilot to “Power” and “Lovecraft Country” producer David Knoller directly through the program.
Konkle...
Konkle, Zwerling and Collins will each select one grand prize winner from the pilot competition, which is accepting submissions through Sept. 30 and will announce winners by Feb. 1, 2023. Winners will receive a round of notes, a virtual meeting and project development insight from their mentor, as well as entry into the ScreenCraft Writer Development Program and introductions with Hollywood literary managers. In addition, all 10 finalists of the competition will receive written feedback from a jury member.
Previous winners of the competition have been staffed in writers rooms and signed with companies including 3Arts, Management 360 and CAA. Notably, Chris Webster and James King sold their pilot to “Power” and “Lovecraft Country” producer David Knoller directly through the program.
Konkle...
- 5/25/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Lovecraft Country claimed its first Emmy for Sound Editing on Saturday, leading Sound Supervisor Tim Kimmel to honor cast member Michael K. Williams during the Creative Arts ceremony at L.A. Live.
“As the one who did get to work [directly] with him, I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was such a great part of the show, and many other shows as well,” Kimmel said backstage. “[He was] a great person to work with, really a professional of his craft, so I was really sad to hear of his passing.”
Williams died at his Brooklyn home on Monday at the age of 54. A cause of death was not disclosed.
A five-time Emmy nominee also known for turns in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and more, Williams’ most recent Supporting Actor nomination came for his portrayal of Lovecraft Country‘s Montrose Freeman. He’s considered a frontrunner in his category of...
“As the one who did get to work [directly] with him, I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was such a great part of the show, and many other shows as well,” Kimmel said backstage. “[He was] a great person to work with, really a professional of his craft, so I was really sad to hear of his passing.”
Williams died at his Brooklyn home on Monday at the age of 54. A cause of death was not disclosed.
A five-time Emmy nominee also known for turns in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and more, Williams’ most recent Supporting Actor nomination came for his portrayal of Lovecraft Country‘s Montrose Freeman. He’s considered a frontrunner in his category of...
- 9/12/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Lovecraft County” won’t be getting a second season, HBO announced Friday.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country. We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey,” HBO said in a statement provided to TheWrap.
Based on the novel by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” followed Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Following the journey, they must deal with supernatural horrors and racist terrors alike.
The book is a standalone work, but similar to other HBO shows based on novels with no sequels,...
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country. We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey,” HBO said in a statement provided to TheWrap.
Based on the novel by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” followed Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Following the journey, they must deal with supernatural horrors and racist terrors alike.
The book is a standalone work, but similar to other HBO shows based on novels with no sequels,...
- 7/2/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
“Lovecraft Country” is not being renewed for a second season at HBO, Variety has confirmed.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of ‘Lovecraft Country,'” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.”
The series debuted its first — and now only — season in August 2020. The move to not proceed with more of the series is not altogether unexpected, as the show was based on the solo novel of the same name by Matt Ruff. HBO has made similar decisions with other series, such as “Big Little Lies.” That show only received a second season after the author of the book on which it was based, Liane Moriarty, penned original material to serve as the basis for another season.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of ‘Lovecraft Country,'” HBO said in a statement. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.”
The series debuted its first — and now only — season in August 2020. The move to not proceed with more of the series is not altogether unexpected, as the show was based on the solo novel of the same name by Matt Ruff. HBO has made similar decisions with other series, such as “Big Little Lies.” That show only received a second season after the author of the book on which it was based, Liane Moriarty, penned original material to serve as the basis for another season.
- 7/2/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: One of the most celebrated — and inventive — new series of 2020, Misha Green’s Lovecraft Country, will not be getting a second installment.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement to Deadline. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.”
With its unique blend of horror, fictional period drama, real historical figures, fantasy, sci-fi and social commentary, the empowering Lovecraft Country took pop culture by storm in August and helped advance the social conversation ignited by the death of George Floyd.
Helped by strong word of mouth, the series starring Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors grew its fan base, with the Season 1 finale hitting a series-high audience on HBO (1.5 million) and becoming...
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Lovecraft Country,” HBO said in a statement to Deadline. “We are grateful for the dedication and artistry of the gifted cast and crew, and to Misha Green, who crafted this groundbreaking series. And to the fans, thank you for joining us on this journey.”
With its unique blend of horror, fictional period drama, real historical figures, fantasy, sci-fi and social commentary, the empowering Lovecraft Country took pop culture by storm in August and helped advance the social conversation ignited by the death of George Floyd.
Helped by strong word of mouth, the series starring Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors grew its fan base, with the Season 1 finale hitting a series-high audience on HBO (1.5 million) and becoming...
- 7/2/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The season finale of Misha Green’s Lovecraft Country on HBO has found an audience — a very loyal audience. With creative, action-packed storytelling and a fantastic cast, how could it not? The socially minded sci-fi horror fantasy netted a series high of 1.5 million viewers on Sunday night for its Season 1 closer.
The season finale (read the recap here) of the freshman series hit viewership highs on both linear and digital with 881,000 viewers tuning in to the 9 p.m. telecast, which is up 16% from the series debut. On the digital side, there was almost a 90% increase from the season premiere.
On HBO Max, more subscribers viewed the finale of Lovecraft Country in its first day of availability than any other new episode of an original series on the streaming platform to date. On top of that, Lovecraft Country has taken the No. 1 spot on HBO Max when it comes to original series.
The season finale (read the recap here) of the freshman series hit viewership highs on both linear and digital with 881,000 viewers tuning in to the 9 p.m. telecast, which is up 16% from the series debut. On the digital side, there was almost a 90% increase from the season premiere.
On HBO Max, more subscribers viewed the finale of Lovecraft Country in its first day of availability than any other new episode of an original series on the streaming platform to date. On top of that, Lovecraft Country has taken the No. 1 spot on HBO Max when it comes to original series.
- 10/20/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The finale of “Lovecraft Country” season 1 delivered plenty of drama and plenty of viewers for HBO.
A total audience of 1.5 million tuned in on Sunday night across all platforms, marking a season high for the well-received drama. That number is up around 16% from the season premiere back in August. In terms of the linear HBO broadcast, 881,000 people watched the finale, also a series high to date. For comparison, the finale of fellow HBO standout “Watchmen” drew 1.6 million viewers, and Sunday night’s climax out-performed the “Succession” season 2 finale.
“Lovecraft Country” is currently the number 1 show on HBO Max, per the streamer, and at this point its premiere is nearing 10 million viewers on the platform. The finale saw a 90% increase on digital from the premiere.
A decision has yet to be made on whether “Lovecraft Country” will be back for season 2, but the strong numbers it has delivered throughout will surely not hinder its chances.
A total audience of 1.5 million tuned in on Sunday night across all platforms, marking a season high for the well-received drama. That number is up around 16% from the season premiere back in August. In terms of the linear HBO broadcast, 881,000 people watched the finale, also a series high to date. For comparison, the finale of fellow HBO standout “Watchmen” drew 1.6 million viewers, and Sunday night’s climax out-performed the “Succession” season 2 finale.
“Lovecraft Country” is currently the number 1 show on HBO Max, per the streamer, and at this point its premiere is nearing 10 million viewers on the platform. The finale saw a 90% increase on digital from the premiere.
A decision has yet to be made on whether “Lovecraft Country” will be back for season 2, but the strong numbers it has delivered throughout will surely not hinder its chances.
- 10/20/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
The series premiere of “Lovecraft Country” scared up decent numbers for HBO.
“Lovecraft Country” premiered to 760,000 total viewers in its 9 p.m. linear slot on the premium cabler, which isn’t too far behind the premiere of “Watchmen,” which drew 800,000 viewers. For further comparison to another big HBO series, “Perry Mason” debuted to 884,000 total viewers a couple months back.
Per HBO, the “Lovecraft Country” debut tallied 1.4 million total viewers across all platforms including HBO Max, where it was the number 1 most watched show on Sunday night. Interestingly, this represents the first time that HBO has added the HBO Max viewership to the overall tally for a new show. “Perry Mason” is still top of the recent HBO pile with 1.7 million all platform viewers, followed by “Watchmen” with 1.5 million viewers, then “Lovecraft,” then “The Outsider” with 1.2 million.
Looking at digital only, the “Lovecraft” debut delivered the second largest total for an...
“Lovecraft Country” premiered to 760,000 total viewers in its 9 p.m. linear slot on the premium cabler, which isn’t too far behind the premiere of “Watchmen,” which drew 800,000 viewers. For further comparison to another big HBO series, “Perry Mason” debuted to 884,000 total viewers a couple months back.
Per HBO, the “Lovecraft Country” debut tallied 1.4 million total viewers across all platforms including HBO Max, where it was the number 1 most watched show on Sunday night. Interestingly, this represents the first time that HBO has added the HBO Max viewership to the overall tally for a new show. “Perry Mason” is still top of the recent HBO pile with 1.7 million all platform viewers, followed by “Watchmen” with 1.5 million viewers, then “Lovecraft,” then “The Outsider” with 1.2 million.
Looking at digital only, the “Lovecraft” debut delivered the second largest total for an...
- 8/17/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
HBO dropped the trailer for J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele and Misha Green’s “Lovecraft Country” ahead of the show’s Comic-Con@Home panel Saturday, revealing both the literal monsters and monstrous racists who are the villains at the center of the upcoming sci-fi series.
You can watch the trailer via the video above.
Based on Matt Ruff’s novel of the same name, “Lovecraft Country” follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams), per HBO. “Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.”
The 10-episode series stars Smollett, Majors, Aunjanue Ellis, Abbey Lee, Jada Harris,...
You can watch the trailer via the video above.
Based on Matt Ruff’s novel of the same name, “Lovecraft Country” follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams), per HBO. “Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.”
The 10-episode series stars Smollett, Majors, Aunjanue Ellis, Abbey Lee, Jada Harris,...
- 7/25/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series Lovecraft Country debuts Sunday, August 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.
The series stars Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis (“When They See Us”); Abbey Lee (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), Jada Harris (“The Resident”), Wunmi Mosaku (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.
The series stars Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis (“When They See Us”); Abbey Lee (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), Jada Harris (“The Resident”), Wunmi Mosaku (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them...
- 7/24/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In today’s TV News Roundup, HBO announced the premiere date for “Lovecraft Country,” and Tubi announced it will add 30 seasons of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” to its streaming library.
Dates
HBO has announced its upcoming drama series “Lovecraft Country” will debut on Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. and be available to watch on HBO Max after airing. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the series follows two childhood friends journey across a monster-packed 1950s Jim Crow America in search of a missing father. The series comes from afemme, Inc., Bad Robot Productions and Monkeypaw Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller serve as executive producers.
CBS All Access has announced its new animated comedy series “Star Trek: Lower Decks” will premiere on the streamer on Aug. 6. New episodes...
Dates
HBO has announced its upcoming drama series “Lovecraft Country” will debut on Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. and be available to watch on HBO Max after airing. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the series follows two childhood friends journey across a monster-packed 1950s Jim Crow America in search of a missing father. The series comes from afemme, Inc., Bad Robot Productions and Monkeypaw Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller serve as executive producers.
CBS All Access has announced its new animated comedy series “Star Trek: Lower Decks” will premiere on the streamer on Aug. 6. New episodes...
- 7/1/2020
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has announced that they'll be taking viewers into Lovecraft Country (based on Matt Ruff's novel of the same name) on Sunday, August 16th, and along with the premiere date comes a new poster for the series that's executive produced by Misha Green, Jordan Peele, and J.J. Abrams.
Press Release: From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series Lovecraft Country debuts Sunday, August 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to...
Press Release: From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series Lovecraft Country debuts Sunday, August 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to...
- 7/1/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
HBO has set the premiere date for “Lovecraft Country,” a new drama series set in Jim Crow-era America from J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele.
Premiering Sunday, August 16 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and streaming on HBO Max, the 10-episode series comes from showrunner and executive producer Misha Green and is based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff.
“Lovecraft Country” is described as following “Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.”
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Premiering Sunday, August 16 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and streaming on HBO Max, the 10-episode series comes from showrunner and executive producer Misha Green and is based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff.
“Lovecraft Country” is described as following “Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he journeys with his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). Their search-and-rescue turns into a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and monstrous creatures that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.”
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- 7/1/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
HBO has unveiled a new teaser trailer for the Jordan Peele horror series ‘Lovecraft Country’ and it promises to send more than shivers down your spine.
Based on Matt Ruff ‘s novel of the same name, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he meets up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
The series is executive produced by Misha Green, who also serves as showrunner, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
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The series will premiere in August.
Based on Matt Ruff ‘s novel of the same name, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he meets up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
The series is executive produced by Misha Green, who also serves as showrunner, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
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The series will premiere in August.
- 6/4/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO released the teaser trailer for “Lovecraft Country,” and the documentary “Freestyle Love Supreme” announced that it will no longer be airing on Hulu on June 5 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
First Looks
HBO has released a teaser for its adaptation of “Lovecraft Country,” coming this August. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” takes a road trip through America in the era of Jim Crow with Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) as they battle both racism and supernatural monsters. “Lovecraft Country” is executive produced by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
Executive News
Kim Brunhuber has joined CNN International as an Atlanta-based anchor. He will anchor the Europe morning editions of “CNN Newsroom” in addition to weekday programming.
First Looks
HBO has released a teaser for its adaptation of “Lovecraft Country,” coming this August. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” takes a road trip through America in the era of Jim Crow with Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors), his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) as they battle both racism and supernatural monsters. “Lovecraft Country” is executive produced by Misha Green, J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele, Bill Carraro, Yann Demange, Daniel Sackheim and David Knoller.
Executive News
Kim Brunhuber has joined CNN International as an Atlanta-based anchor. He will anchor the Europe morning editions of “CNN Newsroom” in addition to weekday programming.
- 6/3/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Ever since it was announced back in 2017 that Misha Green, Jordan Peele, and J.J. Abrams were teaming up to executive produce an adaptation of Matt Ruff's novel Lovecraft Country for HBO, we've been excited to see this series. And now we get a much better look at the series thanks to a new trailer release ahead of its August premiere:
"HBO’s new drama series, Lovecraft Country, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, debuts this August. The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
"HBO’s new drama series, Lovecraft Country, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, debuts this August. The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
- 6/3/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO released the first look at its “Lovecraft Country” adaptation, and ABC revealed its lineup of stars for “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II,” coming May 10.
Dates
Quibi has detailed all of the bite-sized shows coming to the platform in the month of May. In addition to the previously announced “Reno 911!” revival coming May 4, “Useless Celebrity History” starring Adam Rippon will launch that day as well. Then, sports documentary “Blackballed,” and “Barkitecture,” which is hosted by “The Bachelorette” finalist Tyler Cameron, launch May 11; Dave Franco-starrer “The Now” and floral design show “Centerpiece” will be available starting May 18; and the Nitro Circus-produced “Life-Size Toys” comes to the app on May 25.
First Looks
Netflix has released a trailer for new docuseries “Trial by Media,” which streams May 11. The six-episode show will take a look back on some of the most memorable trials in history — including those of Jenny Jones,...
Dates
Quibi has detailed all of the bite-sized shows coming to the platform in the month of May. In addition to the previously announced “Reno 911!” revival coming May 4, “Useless Celebrity History” starring Adam Rippon will launch that day as well. Then, sports documentary “Blackballed,” and “Barkitecture,” which is hosted by “The Bachelorette” finalist Tyler Cameron, launch May 11; Dave Franco-starrer “The Now” and floral design show “Centerpiece” will be available starting May 18; and the Nitro Circus-produced “Life-Size Toys” comes to the app on May 25.
First Looks
Netflix has released a trailer for new docuseries “Trial by Media,” which streams May 11. The six-episode show will take a look back on some of the most memorable trials in history — including those of Jenny Jones,...
- 5/1/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
There's nothing like a thought-provoking drama at the end of a drowsy summer.
HBO’s new drama series Lovecraft Country debuts this August.
Based on the critically-acclaimed 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, it blends terrors both real and supernatural.
It follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he searches for his missing father Montrose.
This causes Atticus, his friend Letitia, and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America.
This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that feel like they arose from a Lovecraftian paperback.
As the trailer below illustrates, it's going to be a bumpy ride as the trio ventures into unfriendly Lovecraft Country, where "their type" isn't welcomed by the natives.
And those racist whites are the more friendly residents.
Ironically, Lovecraft Country began by a TV pitch...
HBO’s new drama series Lovecraft Country debuts this August.
Based on the critically-acclaimed 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, it blends terrors both real and supernatural.
It follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he searches for his missing father Montrose.
This causes Atticus, his friend Letitia, and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America.
This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that feel like they arose from a Lovecraftian paperback.
As the trailer below illustrates, it's going to be a bumpy ride as the trio ventures into unfriendly Lovecraft Country, where "their type" isn't welcomed by the natives.
And those racist whites are the more friendly residents.
Ironically, Lovecraft Country began by a TV pitch...
- 5/1/2020
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
Lovecraft Country has released its first teaser trailer, showcasing an HBO horror series that appears to be categorically unique in its context and execution.
The 10-episode series, which adapts Matt Ruff’s 2016 novel of the same name, takes the racially-turbulent backdrop of 1950s Jim Crow America with… well, monsters from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback that inexplicably spring to life and wantonly wreak havoc. The premise, while intrinsically original, does bear the creative DNA of Jordan Peele, who’s onboard here as an executive producer, notably joined in that capacity by film and television giant J.J. Abrams, who—in a similar capacity to his Westworld executive producer turn—continues to fulfill his purportedly exorbitant five-year deal with the premium cable channel. Misha Green serves a showrunner.
Without further ado, check out the first teaser trailer for HBO’s Lovecraft Country, which proves to be a tension-teeming montage of a viscerally terrifying past,...
The 10-episode series, which adapts Matt Ruff’s 2016 novel of the same name, takes the racially-turbulent backdrop of 1950s Jim Crow America with… well, monsters from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback that inexplicably spring to life and wantonly wreak havoc. The premise, while intrinsically original, does bear the creative DNA of Jordan Peele, who’s onboard here as an executive producer, notably joined in that capacity by film and television giant J.J. Abrams, who—in a similar capacity to his Westworld executive producer turn—continues to fulfill his purportedly exorbitant five-year deal with the premium cable channel. Misha Green serves a showrunner.
Without further ado, check out the first teaser trailer for HBO’s Lovecraft Country, which proves to be a tension-teeming montage of a viscerally terrifying past,...
- 5/1/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
HBO’s long-awaited drama series “Lovecraft Country” finally hits the network this August, and a first trailer for the series has been unveiled by the network today. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, “Lovecraft Country” looks to offer plenty of southern gothic thrills and chills of the kind originated by the eponymous author of such stories as “The Call of Cthulhu” and “The Colour Out of Space.” The original dark fantasy novel explored the connection between the horror fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, and racism in the United States circa the Jim Crow era. Here’s the official synopsis from HBO:
“The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This...
“The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This...
- 5/1/2020
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
HBO released the first teaser for Jordan Peele and Misha Green’s upcoming adaptation of “Lovecraft Country” on Friday.
Starring Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Courtney B. Vance and Michael Kenneth Williams, the series follows Atticus Freeman (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Williams). Per HBO, “this begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.”
The period horror series is an adaptation of the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff. Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Abbey Lee and Jamie Harris also star. It is set to premiere in August.
Also Read: Here's Everything That Will Be Available on HBO Max, WarnerMedia's Upcoming Streaming Service
“Underground” creator Misha Green is executive producer and showrunner.
Starring Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Courtney B. Vance and Michael Kenneth Williams, the series follows Atticus Freeman (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Williams). Per HBO, “this begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.”
The period horror series is an adaptation of the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff. Wunmi Mosaku, Aunjanue Ellis, Abbey Lee and Jamie Harris also star. It is set to premiere in August.
Also Read: Here's Everything That Will Be Available on HBO Max, WarnerMedia's Upcoming Streaming Service
“Underground” creator Misha Green is executive producer and showrunner.
- 5/1/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Ever since it was announced back in 2017 that Misha Green, Jordan Peele, and J.J. Abrams were teaming up to executive produce an adaptation of Matt Ruff's novel Lovecraft Country for HBO, we've been excited to see what the show would look like, and now the wait is almost over, as HBO has released the teaser trailer for the series ahead of its premiere this August:
"HBO’s new drama series, Lovecraft Country, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, debuts this August. The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters...
"HBO’s new drama series, Lovecraft Country, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of the same name, debuts this August. The series follows Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father (Michael Kenneth Williams). This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters...
- 5/1/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire) has been cast in a lead role opposite Jonathan Majors in HBO’s high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country, from Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Misha Green and Warner Bros Television.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Williams will play Montrose Freeman, Atticus’ father. Hard headed and secretive, he’s always believed you can’t live in a fantasy world, which is why he despises his son’s pulp novels. Most...
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Freeman (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Williams will play Montrose Freeman, Atticus’ father. Hard headed and secretive, he’s always believed you can’t live in a fantasy world, which is why he despises his son’s pulp novels. Most...
- 10/10/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story: The People vs. Oj Simpson), Aunjanue Ellis (Quantico) and Elizabeth Debicki (The Tale) have been tapped for major roles opposite Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jonathan Majors and Wunmi Mosaku in HBO’s high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country, from Misha Green, Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros Television.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Vance’s George Black, has always been more like a father to Atticus (Majors). Warm, funny,...
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George (Vance) to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Vance’s George Black, has always been more like a father to Atticus (Majors). Warm, funny,...
- 6/19/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Wunmi Mosaku (Kiri) is set as a lead opposite Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett-Bell in HBO’s high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country, from Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Misha Green and Warner Bros Television.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Mosaku will play Rudy Dandridge, a hustler just like her half-sister Leticia, only her hustles haven’t paid off. Her family ties are tested when she’s presented with an offer she can’t refuse.
Peele and Green executive produce,...
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Mosaku will play Rudy Dandridge, a hustler just like her half-sister Leticia, only her hustles haven’t paid off. Her family ties are tested when she’s presented with an offer she can’t refuse.
Peele and Green executive produce,...
- 5/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonathan Majors has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming HBO series “Lovecraft Country,” Variety has confirmed.
He joins the previously announced cast member Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
“Lovecraft Country,” based on the book of the same name by Matt Ruff, follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia “Leti” Dandridge (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Atticus is described as a Korean war vet who always has a pulp novel in his back pocket, and wears his heart on his sleeve despite the daily injustice of living in Jim Crow America.
Majors previously starred in the 2017 film “Hostiles” opposite Christian Bale and the ABC miniseries “When We Rise.
He joins the previously announced cast member Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
“Lovecraft Country,” based on the book of the same name by Matt Ruff, follows 25-year-old Atticus Black (Majors), who joins up with his friend Letitia “Leti” Dandridge (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Atticus is described as a Korean war vet who always has a pulp novel in his back pocket, and wears his heart on his sleeve despite the daily injustice of living in Jim Crow America.
Majors previously starred in the 2017 film “Hostiles” opposite Christian Bale and the ABC miniseries “When We Rise.
- 5/2/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jonathan Majors (Hostiles) is set as the lead opposite Jurnee Smollett-Bell in HBO’s high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country, from Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, Misha Green and Warner Bros Television.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Majors’ Atticus Black is a Korean war vet who always has a pulp novel in his back pocket, and wears his heart on his sleeve despite the daily injustice of living in Jim Crow America.
Peele and Green executive produce,...
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black (Majors) as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Majors’ Atticus Black is a Korean war vet who always has a pulp novel in his back pocket, and wears his heart on his sleeve despite the daily injustice of living in Jim Crow America.
Peele and Green executive produce,...
- 5/2/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jurnee Smollett-Bell has been cast in one of the lead roles in the upcoming HBO drama series “Lovecraft Country,” Variety has learned.
The role reunites Smollett-Bell with Misha Green, the writer and executive producer of “Lovecraft Country.” Green was the co-creator and showrunner of the Wgn America series “Underground,” on which Smollett-Bell starred as escaped slave Rosalee.
“Lovecraft Country,” based on the book of the same name by Matt Ruff, follows 25-year-old Atticus Black, who joins up with his friend Letitia “Leti” Dandridge (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Letitia is described as having hustled her way across the country as an artist protesting for civil rights and now finds herself...
The role reunites Smollett-Bell with Misha Green, the writer and executive producer of “Lovecraft Country.” Green was the co-creator and showrunner of the Wgn America series “Underground,” on which Smollett-Bell starred as escaped slave Rosalee.
“Lovecraft Country,” based on the book of the same name by Matt Ruff, follows 25-year-old Atticus Black, who joins up with his friend Letitia “Leti” Dandridge (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Letitia is described as having hustled her way across the country as an artist protesting for civil rights and now finds herself...
- 4/26/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Former Underground star Jurnee Smollett-Bell is set as the female lead in HBO’s high-profile straight-to-series drama Lovecraft Country, from Oscar winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros Television.
The project reunites Smollett-Bell with Underground co-creator Misha Green, writer and executive producer of Lovecraft Country. The casting also brings the actress back to HBO, where she was a series regular on the last two seasons of hit vampire drama True Blood. Smollett-Bell signed on for the HBO show after fielding multiple broadcast pilot offers.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white...
The project reunites Smollett-Bell with Underground co-creator Misha Green, writer and executive producer of Lovecraft Country. The casting also brings the actress back to HBO, where she was a series regular on the last two seasons of hit vampire drama True Blood. Smollett-Bell signed on for the HBO show after fielding multiple broadcast pilot offers.
Penned by Green based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, Lovecraft Country follows Atticus Black as he joins up with his friend Letitia (Smollett-Bell) and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. Thus begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white...
- 4/26/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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