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* [[Brad Simpson (producer)|Brad Simpson]] |
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==Cast and characters== |
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*[[Ben Schnetzer]] as Yorick Brown |
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*[[Diane Lane]] as Senator Jennifer Brown |
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* [[Imogen Poots]] as Hero Brown |
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* [[Lashana Lynch]] as Agent 355 |
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===Casting=== |
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In July 2018, it was announced that [[Diane Lane]], [[Barry Keoghan]], [[Imogen Poots]], [[Lashana Lynch]], Juliana Canfield, [[Marin Ireland]], [[Amber Tamblyn]], and [[Timothy Hutton]] had been cast in the pilot's main roles.<ref name="Cast1"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=‘Y’: Amber Tamblyn To Star In FX Drama Pilot Based On ‘Y’: The Last Man’ Comic Book Series |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/y-amber-tamblyn-star-fx-drama-pilot-based-y-the-last-man-comic-book-series-1202428763/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=July 18, 2018 |date=July 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=‘Y’: Timothy Hutton Joins FX Drama Pilot Based On ‘Y’: The Last Man’ Comic Book Series |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/y-timothy-hutton-fx-drama-pilot-based-on-y-the-last-man-comic-book-series-1202437786/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=August 1, 2018 |date=July 31, 2018}}</ref> In February 2020, it was announced that Keoghan was no longer portraying Yorick and that a new actor will be cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/y-the-last-man-recast-yorick-barry-keoghan-exits/|title=Exclusive: ‘Y: The Last Man’ Recasting Lead Role of Yorick as Barry Keoghan Exits|website=Collider|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=February 6, 2020|accessdate=February 6, 2020}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that Ben Schnetzer has been cast in the role of Yorick.<ref>{{ |
In July 2018, it was announced that [[Diane Lane]], [[Barry Keoghan]], [[Imogen Poots]], [[Lashana Lynch]], Juliana Canfield, [[Marin Ireland]], [[Amber Tamblyn]], and [[Timothy Hutton]] had been cast in the pilot's main roles.<ref name="Cast1"/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=‘Y’: Amber Tamblyn To Star In FX Drama Pilot Based On ‘Y’: The Last Man’ Comic Book Series |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/y-amber-tamblyn-star-fx-drama-pilot-based-y-the-last-man-comic-book-series-1202428763/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=July 18, 2018 |date=July 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=‘Y’: Timothy Hutton Joins FX Drama Pilot Based On ‘Y’: The Last Man’ Comic Book Series |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/y-timothy-hutton-fx-drama-pilot-based-on-y-the-last-man-comic-book-series-1202437786/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=August 1, 2018 |date=July 31, 2018}}</ref> In February 2020, it was announced that Keoghan was no longer portraying Yorick and that a new actor will be cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/y-the-last-man-recast-yorick-barry-keoghan-exits/|title=Exclusive: ‘Y: The Last Man’ Recasting Lead Role of Yorick as Barry Keoghan Exits|website=Collider|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=February 6, 2020|accessdate=February 6, 2020}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that [[Ben Schnetzer]] has been cast in the role of Yorick.<ref name="Cast2">{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title='Y: The Last Man': Ben Schnetzer to Star as Yorick in FX's Post-Apocalyptic Drama Series |url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/y-the-last-man-ben-schnetzer-to-cast-yorick-brown-fx-series-recasting-barry-keoghan-1202871089/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=February 29, 2020|date=February 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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===Filming=== |
===Filming=== |
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Principal photography for the pilot originally commenced on August 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gallagher |first1=Brian |title=FX's Y: The Last Man Showrunner Announces Start Of Production |url=https://screenrant.com/y-last-man-tv-show-starts-filming/ |website=[[Screen Rant]] |accessdate=January 4, 2019 |date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> Filming locations reportedly included [[Pearl River, New York]].<ref>{{cite web |title=CBS Marine Corps drama filming in Pearl River today |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/events/suburbarazzi/2018/12/19/cbs-u-s-marines-corps-drama-code-filming-rockland/2362395002/ |website=[[The Journal News]] |accessdate=January 4, 2018 |date=December 19, 2018}}</ref> In February 2020, it was revealed that production for the series will begin in April.<ref |
Principal photography for the pilot originally commenced on August 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gallagher |first1=Brian |title=FX's Y: The Last Man Showrunner Announces Start Of Production |url=https://screenrant.com/y-last-man-tv-show-starts-filming/ |website=[[Screen Rant]] |accessdate=January 4, 2019 |date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> Filming locations reportedly included [[Pearl River, New York]].<ref>{{cite web |title=CBS Marine Corps drama filming in Pearl River today |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/events/suburbarazzi/2018/12/19/cbs-u-s-marines-corps-drama-code-filming-rockland/2362395002/ |website=[[The Journal News]] |accessdate=January 4, 2018 |date=December 19, 2018}}</ref> In February 2020, it was revealed that production for the series will begin in April.<ref name="Cast2"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 10:00, 2 March 2020
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| Genre | Drama Post-apocalyptic |
| Created by | Eliza Clark |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | FX |
Y is an upcoming American drama television series created by Eliza Clark for FX. It is based on the comic book series Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. The series is set to premiered in 2020.[1]
Premise
Y takes place in a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event has killed every male mammal save for one lone human and his capuchin monkey. The new world order of women will explore gender, race, class and survival.[2]
Cast and characters
- Ben Schnetzer as Yorick Brown
- Diane Lane as Senator Jennifer Brown
- Imogen Poots as Hero Brown
- Lashana Lynch as Agent 355
- Juliana Canfield as Beth
- Marin Ireland as Nora
- Amber Tamblyn as Mariette Callows
- Timothy Hutton as the U.S. President
Production
Development
On October 14, 2015, it was reported that FX had begun development on a television series adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's comic book series Y: The Last Man. Vaughn was set to produce alongside Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. Production companies involved with the series were expected to include Color Force and FX Productions.[3]
On November 14, 2016, it was announced that Michael Green would serve as showrunner for the potential series in addition to writing a pilot script with Vaughn.[4] On January 12, 2017, it was reported that FX was expecting to receive the script in the next few months.[5] On May 31, 2017, it was clarified that Green had solely written the script and that Vaughn had read and liked it.[6] On July 21, 2017, it was confirmed that FX had received a draft of the script from Green, that they had liked it, and that discussions over the potential series were ongoing.[7] On January 16, 2018, FX CEO John Landgraf commented on the series' status during the annual Television Critics Association winter press tour saying, "[We feel] pretty optimistic, not quite at a final decision point. But we got a script I really like, a draft we really like recently." Landgraf went on to comment that Green was now available for the series following his departure from American Gods.[8]
On April 5, 2018, it was announced that FX had given the production a pilot order. Green was expected to co-showrun the series with Aida Mashaka Croal both of whom were also set to executive produce alongside Melina Matsoukas, Jacobson, Simpson, and Vaughan. Matsoukas was also slated to direct the pilot episode as well.[9] On February 4, 2019, it was announced at the Television Critics Association's annual winter press tour that the production had been given a series order for a first season to premiere in 2020.[10]
In April 2019, Green and Croal exited the series due to creative differences.[11] On June 18, 2019, it was announced that Eliza Clark would be replacing Croal and Green as the showrunner.[1]
Casting
In July 2018, it was announced that Diane Lane, Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield, Marin Ireland, Amber Tamblyn, and Timothy Hutton had been cast in the pilot's main roles.[2][12][13] In February 2020, it was announced that Keoghan was no longer portraying Yorick and that a new actor will be cast.[14] Later that month, it was announced that Ben Schnetzer has been cast in the role of Yorick.[15]
Filming
Principal photography for the pilot originally commenced on August 20, 2018.[16] Filming locations reportedly included Pearl River, New York.[17] In February 2020, it was revealed that production for the series will begin in April.[15]
References
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (June 18, 2019). "'Y: The Last Man' Series at FX Hires Eliza Clark as New Showrunner". Variety. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 11, 2018). "'Y': Diane Lane To Star In FX Drama Pilot Based On 'Y': The Last Man' Comic Book Series; Barry Keoghan, More Round Out Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (October 14, 2015). "'Y: The Last Man' TV Series in the Works at FX (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (November 14, 2016). "'Y: The Last Man' FX Series Taps Showrunner (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (January 12, 2017). "FX's Y: The Last Man Developed As an 'Ongoing Series'". IGN. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Renaud, Jeffrey (May 31, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Brian K. Vaughan Brings Saga Out West for 'Fun-Filled' Arc, The Coffin". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Lewis, Andy (July 21, 2017). "Michael Green Talks Possible 'Y: The Last Man' TV Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Surette, Tim (January 16, 2018). "FX Is "Pretty Optimistic" About Y: The Last Man Adaptation". TV Guide. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 5, 2018). "FX Orders 'Y' Drama Pilot Based On 'Y: The Last Man' Comic Book Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 4, 2019). "FX Orders 'Y' Drama Series Based On Comic With Diane Lane To Star – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 15, 2019). "'Y: The Last Man' Showrunners Exit FX Series". Variety. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 18, 2018). "'Y': Amber Tamblyn To Star In FX Drama Pilot Based On 'Y': The Last Man' Comic Book Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 31, 2018). "'Y': Timothy Hutton Joins FX Drama Pilot Based On 'Y': The Last Man' Comic Book Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 6, 2020). "Exclusive: 'Y: The Last Man' Recasting Lead Role of Yorick as Barry Keoghan Exits". Collider. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (February 28, 2020). "'Y: The Last Man': Ben Schnetzer to Star as Yorick in FX's Post-Apocalyptic Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ^ Gallagher, Brian (August 20, 2018). "FX's Y: The Last Man Showrunner Announces Start Of Production". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ "CBS Marine Corps drama filming in Pearl River today". The Journal News. December 19, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.