A Friend of the Family (miniseries)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Nick Antosca |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
A Friend of the Family is an upcoming American drama miniseries. It follows Robert Berchtold, a close friend of the Broberg family, who kidnaps Jan Broberg multiple times over the years. It will consist of eight episodes, and premiere on Peacock.
Plot
Robert Berchtold, a close friend of the Broberg family, kidnaps Jan Broberg multiple times over the years.
Cast and characters
- Jake Lacy as Robert Berchtold
- Anna Paquin as Mary Ann Broberg
- Colin Hanks as Bob Broberg
- Lio Tipton as Gail Berchtold
- Mckenna Grace as Jan Broberg
- Hendrix Yancey as Young Jan Broberg
- Austin Stowell as FBI Agent Peter Walsh
- Patrick Fischler as Garth Pincock
- Bree Elrod as Jennifer Ferguson
- Philip Ettinger as Joe Berchtold
Production
Development
In May 2020, it was announced Universal Content Productions was developing a series revolving around Jan Broberg's kidnappings, with Nick Antosca set to write and executive produce the series under his Eat the Cat banner, with Broberg and Mary Ann Broberg set to serve as producers.[1] In February 2022, Peacock gave the series a straight-to-series order, with Eliza Hittman set to direct episodes and executive produce.[2]
Casting
In February 2022, Jake Lacy, Anna Paquin, Colin Hanks and Lio Tipton joined the cast of the series.[3] In March 2022, Hendrix Yancey and Mckenna Grace joined the cast of the series.[4][5] In April 2022, Austin Stowell, Patrick Fischler, Bree Elrod and Philip Ettinger joined the cast of the series.[6]
Filming
Principal photography commenced by February 2022.[7]
References
- ^ Thorne, Will (May 7, 2020). "'The Act' Creator Developing Jan Broberg Kidnap Series at UCP". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 15, 2022). "Peacock Orders True Crime Series 'Friend of the Family' With Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks, Lio Tipton". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 15, 2022). "Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy, Colin Hanks & Lio Tipton To Star In Jan Broberg True-Crime Limited Series From Nick Antosca At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (March 25, 2022). "Peacock True Crime Series 'Friend of the Family' Casts Hendrix Yancey as Young Jan Broberg". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 25, 2022). "Hendrix Yancey Joins Mckenna Grace In 'A Friend Of The Family' True-Crime Limited Series At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 6, 2022). "'A Friend Of The Family': Austin Stowell, Patrick Fischler, Bree Elrod & Philip Ettinger Join Peacock Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Hittman, Eliza (February 24, 2022). "Who has time to sit?". Instagram. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
