Fringe (TV series)
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| Fringe | |
|---|---|
| File:Fringe poster figure.jpg | |
| Created by | J.J. Abrams Roberto Orci Alex Kurtzman |
| Starring | Kirk Acevedo Tomas Arana Blair Brown Joshua Jackson Jasika Nicole John Noble Charlotte Rampling Lance Reddick Anna Torv Mark Valley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | J.J. Abrams Roberto Orci Alex Kurtzman Bryan Burk Jeff Pinkner Alex Graves |
| Production locations | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Original release | |
| Network | FOX, Nine Network |
| Release | 17th September 2008 (Australia) Other locations TBA |
Fringe is the fourth TV series co-created by J. J. Abrams (Felicity, Alias, Lost) and also his fourth collaboration with co-creators Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Alias, Mission Impossible III, Star Trek). It is produced by Bad Robot in association with Warner Bros. Television. The plot deals with a research scientist named Walter Bishop (who Orci describes as "Frankenstein mixed with Albert Einstein"), his son, and a female FBI agent who brings them back together. The show is described as a cross between The X-Files, Altered States, and The Twilight Zone.[1][2] Like Abrams' previous TV shows, it will have an overarching mythology. A two-hour, $10,000,000 pilot was produced,[3] where Walter is in a mental hospital. Jeff Pinkner will serve as executive producer/showrunner.[4] The Fringe series premiere is scheduled for September 9, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX, CTV and A, October 6, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. on Sky1 in the UK and September 17, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. on the Nine Network in Australia.[5] However, as anticipated, a pre-air version of the pilot was screened in its entirety for fans at Comic-Con 2008.[6]
Development
J.J. Abrams told television critics the inspiration for Fringe came from a range of sources, including Michael Crichton, The X-Files, Altered States, and The Twilight Zone.[7]
Cast
On January 17, 2008, it was revealed that Kirk Acevedo, Tomas Arana and Mark Valley would be playing main characters in the pilot episode. Acevedo and Valley will play FBI agents. Arana's part is unknown.[8]
On January 24, 2008, it was announced that John Noble and Lance Reddick would be playing main characters in the series. Noble will play one of the three lead characters: Dr. Walter Bishop. Reddick will play Phillip Broyles, a special agent for Homeland Security who heads the special Fringe division, which is established to investigate a series of terrorist/paranormal events. Charlotte Rampling has also joined the cast.[9][10]
On January 31, 2008, Anna Torv, Blair Brown and Jasika Nicole had joined the cast. Torv will play one of the three lead characters: Olivia Dunham, a young, tough FBI agent who is forced to confront the spread of unexplained phenomena and work with Dr. Walter Bishop. Brown will play the brilliant Nina Sharp[11], a 16-year veteran at MASSIVE DYNAMIC, a cutting-edge research facility whose leader worked with Dr. Walter Bishop before Bishop was assigned to a mental asylum. Nicole will play the recurring role of Astrid, a federal assistant.[12]
On February 8, 2008, they announced that Joshua Jackson had joined the cast. He will play Peter Bishop, a smart high-school drop-out with gambling debts, who is one of the lead characters in the show.[13]
Crew
On April 8, 2008, it was announced that Jeff Pinkner will be the head show runner. J.J. Abrams said he trusts Pinkner after working with him in Alias and Lost.[4]
Other media
Wildstorm, an imprint of DC Comics (itself a sister company to Warner Bros. Television), will be releasing a prequel comic book two weeks before the series premiere,[1] which will be written by Zack Whedon, brother to the more famous Joss Whedon.[14]
References
- ^ a b Coming Attractions: The Radiators, Natalie Cole, Jeremy DeCoursey, J.J. Abrams, USA Today, June 13, 2008
- ^ "Director Set for J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe' Pilot". zap2it.com. November 27, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ De Leon, Kris (June 18, 2008). "'Fringe' Pilot Leaks Out Before Premiere". BuddyTV. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ^ a b Pinker Reunites with Abrams for Fringe
- ^ Fringe - TV.com
- ^ COMIC-CON 2008: J.J. Abrams New Pilot Fringe Reviewed!
- ^ J.J. Abrams: 'Fringe' isn't directly inspired by 'X-Files' - The Live Feed
- ^ Cast Set For Abrams' Fringe
- ^ Noble and Reddick Board Abrams' Fringe
- ^ Catch of the day: Cloverfield, Star Trek and now Fringe
- ^ Fringe TV Behind the Scenes - Meet the Cast: Supporting Players
- ^ Fringe Cast Fills Out
- ^ BBC News Creek star 'set for sci-fi role'
- ^ Doctor Horrible Sings Again, Gets Moist, MTV News, August 29, 2008.