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Manifest
GenreDrama
Created by
  • Jeff Rake
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC

Manifest is an upcoming American drama television series set to premiere on September 24, 2018, on NBC.

Premise

After Montego Air Flight 828 lands after a turbulent but otherwise routine flight, the 191 passengers and its crew learn that while only a few hours passed for them, the rest of the world has considered them missing—and presumed dead—for over five years.[1] As the passengers try to reintegrate themselves into the world, some of them experience strange phenomena, leading them to believe "they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible."[2]

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1TBADavid Frankel[7]Jeff Rake[8]September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)[9]TBAN/A

Production

Development

On August 23, 2017, it was announced that NBC had given the production a put pilot commitment. The pilot was written by Jeff Rake who was also set to executive produce alongside Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke. Jackie Levine serves as co-executive producer. Production companies involved with the pilot include Compari Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television.[8] On January 23, 2018, it was reported that NBC had given the production a pilot order.[10] A week later, it was announced that David Frankel would direct and executive produce the pilot.[7] On May 10, 2018, it was announced that NBC had given the production a series order.[2] A few days later, it was announced that the series would premiere in the fall of 2018 and air on Mondays at 10 p.m.[11] On June 19, 2018, it was announced that the series would officially premiere on September 24, 2018.[9]

Casting

In February 2018, it was announced that Josh Dallas, Melissa Roxburgh, and J. R. Ramirez had joined the pilot's main cast.[3][5] In March 2018, it was reported that Athena Karkanis, Parveen Kaur, and Luna Blaise had been cast in main roles.[4][6]

Release

Marketing

On May 13, 2018, NBC released the first official trailer for the series.[12] On July 21, 2018, the series held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in San Diego, California. Those in attendance included executive producer Jeff Rake and actors Melissa Roxburgh and Josh Dallas.[13]

Premiere

On September 10, 2018, the series will be part of the 12th annual PaleyFest Fall Television Previews, which will feature a preview screening of the series.[14]

References

  1. ^ Roffman, Marisa (July 21, 2018). "NBC's 'Lost'-Like Drama 'Manifest' Will Explore Science vs. Faith". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 10, 2018). "NBC Picks Up Drama 'Manifest' To Series, Renews 'Blindspot' For Season 4". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (February 13, 2018). "'Manifest': Josh Dallas & Melissa Roxburgh Cast As the Leads Of NBC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c Petski, Denise (March 2, 2018). "'Manifest: Athena Karkanis & Parveen Kaur Cast In NBC Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Petski, Denise (February 26, 2018). "'Manifest': J.R. Ramirez Cast In NBC Pilot From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 9, 2018). "'Main Justice' Casts Deborah Ayorinde; Luna Blaise Joins 'Manifest'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Petski, Denise (January 30, 2018). "David Frankel To Direct NBC's 'Manifest' Pilot From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  8. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2017). "'Manifest' Missing Plane Mystery Thriller From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis Set At NBC As Put Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  9. ^ a b Petski, Denise (June 19, 2018). "NBC Sets Fall 2018 Premiere Dates: 'This Is Us', 'The Voice', 'Manifest' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 23, 2018). "'Manifest' Missing Plane Mystery Thriller From Jeff Rake & Robert Zemeckis Gets NBC Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 13, 2018). "NBC Fall 2018-19 Schedule: 'Chicago'-Branded Wednesday, 'SVU' To Thursday, 'The Blacklist' Held For Midseason, 'World Of Dance' Moves In-Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (May 13, 2018). "NBC New Series Trailers: 'Manifest', 'New Amsterdam', 'I Feel Bad'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  13. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (July 21, 2018). "'Manifest' Creator Jeff Rake Has End Game For New Event Mystery Series – Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  14. ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 24, 2018). "PaleyFest Fall TV Previews Sets Initial Lineup: Tim Allen, Sarah Silverman, Aaron Paul & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
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