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Gracepoint
GenreCrime drama
Created byChris Chibnall
Written byChris Chibnall
Directed byJames Strong
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Anya Epstein
  • Dan Futterman
  • Chris Chibnall
  • Jane Featherstone
  • John Goldwyn
  • Carolyn Bernstein
CinematographyJohn Grillo
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
Related
Broadchurch

Gracepoint is an upcoming 10-episode American crime drama television series created and written by Chris Chibnall and directed by James Strong.[1] It is a remake of Chibnall's UK drama series Broadchurch. The series is set to premiere on October 2, 2014, on Fox Television.[2]

Cast

Production

It was announced in August 2013 at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour that American television network Fox will be developing an American version of Broadchurch. Chris Chibnall will write the premiere episode and executive produce the series.[14] Production began in January 2014 for a spot in Fox's 2014 fall season.[15] The American adaptation has been retitled as Gracepoint.[4] James Strong, director of the majority of the original series, will direct Fox's adaptation.[1]

Casting

On October 2, 2013, David Tennant was confirmed to star as Detective Emmett Carver.[3] Tennant previously starred in the U.K. crime drama, Broadchurch on which Gracepoint is based. On November 18, 2013, two more actors joined, with Anna Gunn as Detective Ellie Miller and Jacki Weaver as Susan Wright.[1][4] On December 3, 2013 Kevin Rankin, was cast as Paul Coates, and Virginia Kull as Beth, Danny's mother.[8] On December 16, 2013 Kevin Zegers joined the cast of the series; he will play the role of news reporter Owen Burke.[6] On December 19, 2013, Michael Peña was added to the cast to portray Mark Lasseter, Danny's father.[5]

On December 20, 2013, Josh Hamilton was cast as Joe Miller, Det. Ellie Miller’s husband.[10] On December 23, 2013, Nick Nolte also joined the cast as Jack Reinhold.[7] On January 15, 2014, Kendrick Sampson was cast as Dean Iverson.[11] On January 16, 2014, Jack Irvine was added to the cast as Tom Miller, son of Ellie and Joe Miller, and Danny's best friend. On January 22, 2014, Madalyn Horcher was added to the cast as Chloe Lasseter, daughter of Mark and Beth, sister of Danny.[12] On January 23, 2014, Webster Talent tweeted that Darcy Laurie will play the role of Hugo Garcia.[13] On February 12, 2014, Sarah-Jane Potts joined the cast as Gemma.[9]

Filming

Filming began on January 28, 2014, in Oak Bay, British Columbia.[16] It was filmed until late May, 2014 in the nearby locations of Greater Victoria.[17] The marketplace at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada was portrayed as Gracepoint Police Headquarters whilst filming during the spring of 2014.

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"[18]UnknownUnknownOctober 2, 2014 (2014-10-02)N/A
2"Episode 2"[19]UnknownUnknownOctober 9, 2014 (2014-10-09)N/A

References

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (November 18, 2013). "Anna Gunn & Jacki Weaver Join Fox Event Series 'Gracepoint', James Strong To Direct". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  2. ^ Bibel, Sara. "FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2014-2015 Season; 'Red Band Society' Launches Early, 'Sleepy Hollow' & 'Gotham' on September 22". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Marechal, AJ (October 2, 2013). "David Tennant Cast in Fox's Limited Series 'Broadchurch'". variety.com. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d Rose, Lacey (November 18, 2013). "Anna Gunn, Jacki Weaver Cast in Fox's 'Broadchurch' Adaptation". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (December 19, 2013). "Michael Peña Joins Fox's Broadchurch Adaptation Gracepoint as a Series Regular". tvline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 16, 2013). "Kevin Zegers Joins Fox's 'Gracepoint'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  7. ^ a b Rose, Lacey (December 23, 2013). "Nick Nolte Cast in Fox's 'Broadchurch' Adaptation". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  8. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (December 3, 2013). "Duo Join Fox's 'Gracepoint' As Regulars". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (February 12, 2014). "Sarah-Jane Potts Joins 'Gracepoint'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 20, 2013). "Josh Hamilton Joins Fox's 'Gracepoint'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 15, 2014). "Fox Adds Kendrick Sampson To 'Gracepoint'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2014). "Fox Event Series 'Gracepoint' Adds Regular". deadline.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  13. ^ a b "Canadian Actor Darcy Laurie Joins Gracepoint Cast". twitter.com. January 23, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  14. ^ Rice, Lynette. "'Broadchurch' heading to Fox". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  15. ^ Goldberg, Lesley. "Fox Adapting U.K. Drama 'Broadchurch' as Event Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  16. ^ Morgan, Emily (January 29, 2014). "Fox's Broadchurch Remake Gracepoint Starts Filming In British Columbia". entertainmentwise.com. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  17. ^ Denton, Don (January 28, 2014). "TV series Gracepoint begins filming in Oak Bay". vicnews.com. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  18. ^ "(GPT-101) "Episode 1"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  19. ^ "(GPT-102) "Episode 2"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
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