Theodosia (TV series)

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Theodosia
Genre
  • Family
  • fantasy
Based onTheodosia and the Serpents of Chaos
by Robin LaFevers
Written byJoe Williams
Directed by
StarringEloise Little
ComposerAlexandre Lessertisseur
Country of origin
  • France
  • Germany
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes39
Production
Executive producers
  • Joe Williams
  • Leila Smith
Producers
  • David Michel
  • Cécile Lauritano
  • Zoé Carrera Allaix
CinematographyPierre-Hugues Galien
Production companies
  • Cottonwood Media
  • ZDF
Original release
NetworkHBO Max (USA)
CBBC (UK)
Globoplay (Brazil)
Biggs (Portugal)
Release10 March 2022 (2022-03-10) –
present

Theodosia is an English-language fantasy adventure television series, produced by ZDF and Cottonwood Media and based on the children's adventure novels by Robin LaFevers.

Presented at the 2021 MIPCOM, the first season premiered in the United States on HBO Max on 10 March 2022, followed by the premieres on CBBC on 25 April and Globoplay on 21 June 2022.[1] It later premiered in Portugal on Biggs.

Theodosia was renewed for a second season, which adapted the second novel in LaFevers' series, of which the first half of thirteen episodes was released on BBC iPlayer on 21 January 2024.

Premise[edit]

The series follows Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton, the 14-year-old daughter of two Egyptologists in 1906 who run and live at London's Museum of Legends and Antiquities. Theo and her younger brother Henry stumble onto a hidden tomb and a mysterious artifact, the Eye of Horus.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Eloise Little as Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton
  • Yasmina El-Abd as Safiya (Season 1)
  • Nana Agyeman-Bediako as Will Morgan
  • Frankie Minchella as Henry Throckmorton
  • Louis Martino as Darius Kastour (Season 2)
  • Julie Lamberton as Maya Linton (Season 2)

Supporting[edit]

  • Rik Young as Alistair Throckmorton
  • Elisa Doughty as Henrietta Throckmorton
  • Jethro Skinner as Clive Fagenbush
  • Yuki Sutton as Josie

Recurring[edit]

  • Estrid Barton as Lady Lavinia Throckmorton
  • Momo Yeung as Miss Krait
  • Anthony J. Abraham as Artie
  • Charlie Cattrall as Yaret the Chief Serpent
  • Olivia Barrowclough as Nigella
  • Nahid Leadar as Queen Hatshepsut

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

Following the final season of Find Me in Paris, it was announced in February 2021 that ZDF and Cottonwood Media would be collaborating again, this time to adapt Robin LaFevers's Theodosia novels for television. Early buyers included HBO Max and Globoplay. Executive producers include head writer Joe Williams and Cottonwood's Leila Smith. Also representing Cottonwood are producers David Michel, Cécile Lauritano, and Zoé Carrera Allaix.

In October 2022 it was announced ZDF had greenlit a second season of Theodosia.[2]

Cast[edit]

In France, scenes were filmed in 2021 in the Imerys chalk quarry in Précy-sur-Oise (Oise).

It was announced Eloise Little would star in the title role. Also joining the cast were Nana Agyeman-Bediako and Yasmina El-Abd. The trailer, released in late February 2022, confirmed Rik Young and Elisa Doughty would be playing Theo's parents.[3]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography commenced in April 2021 and wrapped that October,[4] taking place in Paris and Brussels. Parts of the cities, such as back alleys, were used to recreate Edwardian London. The series was shot by directors Matthias Hoene, Alex Jacob, and Matt Bloom.[5] Production on the second season is underway in France, Belgium, and Morocco.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 3, 2022). "ZDF Studios, Federation's Kids Series 'Theodosia' Acquired by BBC, Among Other Deals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Cottonwood Media and ZDF return to the ancient Egypt as Theodosia season two greenlit". Prensario Internacional. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Basots, Margarida (March 3, 2022). "'Theodosia' Trailer Reveals a Magical, Ancient Egyptian Adventure". Collider. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  4. ^ Rik Young (October 21, 2021). "It's a Wrap 🎬 .. 120 day shoot on #Theodosia Question is… do I keep the Moustache?? #HBOMax". Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Hopewell, John; Keslassy, Elsa (February 25, 2021). "Cottonwood, ZDF, ZDFE, HBO Max, Globo Set 'Indiana Jones'-Style Live-Action Kids Series 'Theodosia' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Whittock, Jesse (October 6, 2022). "'Taskmaster' Gets Network 10 Remake; Studiocanal TV COO; ITV Studios Comedy Remake In Germany; Prime Video Makes Plays In Korea And India; ZDF Tween Series Re-Order — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved July 19, 2022.

External links[edit]

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