Overview of the Series Eric, a dramatic thriller series created by Abi Morgan, is set to captivate audiences with its intense narrative and stellar cast led by Benedict Cumberbatch. Backed by Chernobyl producer Sister, the series portrays the agony of a father’s search for his son in the gritty ambiance of 1980s New York. Premiering on Netflix this May 30, Eric has already stirred considerable interest with its gripping trailer which telegraphs the emotional landscape of the series. Dive into the Heart of Eric The series follows Vincent Anderson (Cumberbatch), a tormented puppeteer and grieving father whose life spirals out
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Netflix announced that Benedict Cumberbatch would lead and executive produces “Eric”, a dark drama about a puppeteer whose son goes missing in 1980s Manhattan.
The series is broken into six parts as it follows Cumberbatch as Vincent Anderson, a successful TV puppeteer grieving the loss of his son. He finds peace when befriending Eric, the monster living under his son’s bed.
The series will also star Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher II, Dan Fogler and Phoebe Nicholls.
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The series is written by Abi Morgan and produced by Sister, the production company behind the “Chernobyl” miniseries.
“‘Eric’ is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good bad and ugly world of Vincent,” explained Morgan in a press release on Friday. “The chance to work with Benedict and the creative team at Sister and Netflix,...
The series is broken into six parts as it follows Cumberbatch as Vincent Anderson, a successful TV puppeteer grieving the loss of his son. He finds peace when befriending Eric, the monster living under his son’s bed.
The series will also star Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher II, Dan Fogler and Phoebe Nicholls.
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The series is written by Abi Morgan and produced by Sister, the production company behind the “Chernobyl” miniseries.
“‘Eric’ is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good bad and ugly world of Vincent,” explained Morgan in a press release on Friday. “The chance to work with Benedict and the creative team at Sister and Netflix,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
The Netflix limited series “Eric” starring Benedict Cumberbatch has filled out its main cast, Variety has learned.
Variety exclusively reported that Cumberbatch would star in the six-episode series in January. He will now be joined by: Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez.
Full character descriptions can be seen below.
Per the official logline, the series is set in 1980s New York. The show follows “the desperate search of a father when his nine year old son disappears one morning on the way to school. Vincent (Cumberbatch), one of New York’s leading puppeteers and creator of the hugely popular children’s television show, ‘Good Day Sunshine,’ struggles to cope with the loss of his son, Edgar (Howe), becoming increasingly distressed and volatile. Full of self-loathing and guilt around Edgar’s disappearance,...
Variety exclusively reported that Cumberbatch would star in the six-episode series in January. He will now be joined by: Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez.
Full character descriptions can be seen below.
Per the official logline, the series is set in 1980s New York. The show follows “the desperate search of a father when his nine year old son disappears one morning on the way to school. Vincent (Cumberbatch), one of New York’s leading puppeteers and creator of the hugely popular children’s television show, ‘Good Day Sunshine,’ struggles to cope with the loss of his son, Edgar (Howe), becoming increasingly distressed and volatile. Full of self-loathing and guilt around Edgar’s disappearance,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Benedict Cumberbatch is to lead and EP Netflix’s Eric, playing a puppeteer whose son goes missing in 1980s Manhattan.
Netflix has set cast on the Abi Morgan-penned show from Chernobyl producer Sister and the likes of Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher II, Dan Fogler and Phoebe Nicholls will star opposite Cumberbatch. Cast is rounded out by Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar and Roberta Colindrez.
The six-parter follows Vincent Anderson (Cumberbatch), a grief-stricken puppeteer on a leading TV show whose young boy goes missing and who finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under his son’s bed. The Split scribe Morgan’s Little Chick is producing with Sister and Morgan EPing alongside Cumberbatch, Jane Featherstone, Lucy Dyke and Lucy Forbes.
“Eric is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good...
Netflix has set cast on the Abi Morgan-penned show from Chernobyl producer Sister and the likes of Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher II, Dan Fogler and Phoebe Nicholls will star opposite Cumberbatch. Cast is rounded out by Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar and Roberta Colindrez.
The six-parter follows Vincent Anderson (Cumberbatch), a grief-stricken puppeteer on a leading TV show whose young boy goes missing and who finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under his son’s bed. The Split scribe Morgan’s Little Chick is producing with Sister and Morgan EPing alongside Cumberbatch, Jane Featherstone, Lucy Dyke and Lucy Forbes.
“Eric is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good...
- 2/3/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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