Lovecraft Country (TV series)
| Lovecraft Country | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Based on | Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
Lovecraft Country is an upcoming drama horror television series that is set to premiere on HBO.
The series is produced by Monkeypaw Productions, Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers including Jordan Peele, Misha Green, J. J. Abrams, and Ben Stephenson.
Premise
Lovecraft Country follows "Atticus Black as he joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. This begins a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback."[1]
Cast and characters
- Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Letitia “Leti” Dandridge
- Jonathan Majors as Atticus Black
- Wunmi Mosaku as Ruby Dandridge
Production
Development
On May 16, 2017, it was announced that HBO had given a series order to Lovecraft Country, a new television series based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff. Executive producers include Misha Green, Jordan Peele, J. J. Abrams, and Ben Stephenson. Additionally, Green will be the series' showrunner and write the pilot episode. Production companies involved in the series include Monkeypaw Productions, Bad Robot Productions, and Warner Bros. Television. It was reported that Peele originally brought the project to Bad Robot Productions and enlisted Green to develop the show.[2][3][4][5]
On March 5, 2018, it was announced that Yann Demange will direct and executive produce the pilot episode.[1][6][7]
Casting
On April 26, 2018, it was announced that Jurnee Smollett-Bell had been cast as the series' female lead.[8] On May 2, 2018, it was reported that Jonathan Majors had joined the main cast as the series' male lead.[9] A day later, it was reported that Wunmi Mosaku had also been cast as a series regular.[10]
References
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 5, 2018). "'Lovecraft Country': Yann Demange To Direct HBO Series From Jordan Peele & J.J. Abrams". Deadline. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 16, 2017). "'Get Out's Jordan Peele Teams With WBTV, HBO & Bad Robot For 'Lovecraft Country' Drama Series; Misha Green Writing". Deadline. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (May 16, 2017). "Jordan Peele to Produce HBO Series 'Lovecraft Country' With J.J. Abrams, Misha Green". Variety. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Sokol, Tony (May 16, 2017). "Jordan Peele to Produce Lovecraft Country for HBO". Den of Geek. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (May 16, 2017). "Jordan Peele Teams With Bad Robot for HBO Drama Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 5, 2018). "Yann Demange Joins Jordan Peele, J.J. Abrams for HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Boucher, Ashley (March 5, 2018). "Jordan Peele, JJ Abrams' HBO Series Adds Yann Demage". TheWrap. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 26, 2018). "'Lovecraft Country': Jurnee Smollett-Bell To Star In HBO Series From Jordan Peele, J.J. Abrams & Misha Green". Deadline. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2018). "'Lovecraft Country': Jonathan Majors To Star In HBO Series From Misha Green, Jordan Peele & J.J. Abrams". Deadline. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 3, 2018). "'Lovecraft': Wunmi Mosaku Cast In HBO Series From Misha Green, Jordan Peele & J.J. Abrams". Deadline. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
