The Dresden Files (TV series)
| The Dresden Files | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Created by | Jim Butcher |
| Developed by | Hans Beimler Robert Hewitt Wolfe |
| Starring | Paul Blackthorne Valerie Cruz Jonathan Higgins Matthew Knight |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Nicolas Cage Norm Golightly Robert Hewitt Wolfe David Simkins |
| Producers | Lawrence Walsh Jack Bernstein Barry Schkolnick Curtis Kheel Jonathan Hackett |
| Running time | approx. 45 mins (per episode) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sci Fi Channel (United States) Space: The Imagination Station |
| Release | January 21, 2007 – present |
The Dresden Files is a TV series based on the books by Jim Butcher. For information on plot and characters, see The Dresden Files and List of The Dresden Files characters. It premiered in the United States on January 21, 2007 (Sunday), at 9:00 PM (21:00) EST on the Sci Fi channel.
Development
In 2005, the SciFi Channel announced that it had optioned The Dresden Files as a two-hour movie and backdoor pilot. Nicolas Cage executive produces alongside Hans Beimler, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Norm Golightly, and Morgan Gendel. It is produced by Lionsgate Television in association with Cage's Saturn Films.[1] Production began during the Fall of 2005. Originally, a Summer 2006 release was anticipated, but on May 23, 2006, a January 2007 airdate and 11 episode pick-up was announced on JBAnnounce, the official Jim Butcher announcement list. It was confirmed the next day by Sci-Fi.[2]
The pilot movie was made from a screenplay by television veterans Hans Beimler and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and based on Butcher's novel Storm Front. David Carson directed and shooting took place in Toronto. It was announced in November 2005 that Paul Blackthorne had been cast in the lead role.[3]
Cast
Casting was confirmed on November 29, 2005 by Robert Hewitt Wolfe[4]:
| Role | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Dresden | Paul Blackthorne | The blue Volkswagen Beetle used by Dresden in the book series was changed to a 50's Jeep in the pilot. |
| Connie Murphy | Valerie Cruz | Name changed from Karrin because there is a Chicago policewoman named "Karyn Murphy." Role went to a Cuban-American despite the Irish connection in the book series. |
| Susan Rodriguez | Rebecca McFarland | |
| Bob | Terrence Mann | After trouble making a "Talking Skull" look realistic, they decided on a flesh-and-blood actor. |
| Morgan | Conrad Coates | |
| Ancient Mai | Elizabeth Thai | |
| Kirmani | Raoul Bhaneja | Changed to fit the casting; "Carmichael" in the books |
| Bianca | Joanne Kelly |
Episodes
Season 1: 2007
| Episode # | Title | Date Aired |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birds of a Feather | January 21 2007 |
| 2 | The Boone Identity | January 28 2007 |
| 3 | Hair of the Dog | February 11 2007 |
| 4 | Rules of Engagement | February 18 2007 |
| 5 | Storm Front | February 25 2007 |
| 6 | ??? | 2007 |
| 7 | ??? | 2007 |
| 8 | ??? | 2007 |
| 9 | ??? | 2007 |
| 10 | ??? | 2007 |
| 11 | ??? | 2007 |
| 12 | ??? | 2007 |
References
- ^ SciFi Channel press release (October 11, 2005). "Nicolas Cage does some detective work for Sci Fi Channel". the futon critic. Retrieved 2005-10-12.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ SciFi Channel press release (May 24, 2006). "Dresden Gets SCI FI Pickup". SCI FI Wire. Retrieved 2006-10-26.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ SciFi Channel press release (November 9, 2005). "Paul Blackthorne casts a spell over Sci Fi". the futon critic. Retrieved 2005-11-11.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Robert Hewitt Wolfe (November 29, 2005). "DF: Our Actual Cast!, Yes, real names and stuff! Plus trivia!". Ex Isle Forums. Retrieved 2005-11-29.
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