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For the 2004 USA Network television series, see The 4400.

4400
Genre
Created by
Based on
Starring
  • Joseph David-Jones
  • Ireon Roach
  • Brittany Adebumola
  • TL Thompson
  • Jaye Ladymore
  • Derrick A. King
  • Khailah Johnson
  • Cory Jeacoma
  • Amarr Wooten
  • Autumn Best
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companyCBS Studios
Original release
NetworkThe CW

4400 (pronounced "forty-four hundred") is an upcoming American science fiction mystery drama television series created by Anna Fricke and Ariana Jackson. The series is a reboot of the 2004 television series The 4400 and is set to premiere on The CW on October 25, 2021, as part of the 2021–22 television season.

Premise

4400 marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last century all make a sudden return, having not aged a single day and with no memory of what happened to them.[1]

Cast and characters

  • Joseph David-Jones as Jharrel
  • Ireon Roach as Keisha
  • Brittany Adebumola as Shanice
  • TL Thompson as Dr. Andre
  • Jaye Ladymore as Claudette
  • Derrick A. King as Rev Johnson
  • Khailah Johnson as Ladonna
  • Cory Jeacoma as Logan
  • Amarr Wooten as Hayden
  • Autumn Best as Mildred

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [2]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1TBAErica Watson[3]Ariana Jackson[1]October 25, 2021 (2021-10-25)N/A

Production

Development

On November 7, 2018, it was announced that The CW was developing a reboot of the 2004 series The 4400. Taylor Elmore and Craig Sweeney were attached to develop, co-write, and serve as executive producers of the pilot under their overall deals with CBS Studios, with Elmore also announced as the potential showrunner.[4] The project was subsequently moved to the next season's development cycle on February 8, 2019, with the project being redeveloped for the 2020–21 television season as it was reported that scripts were not ready in time.[5]

On February 9, 2021, it was announced that the project had been given a straight-to-series order. The new iteration was created by Ariana Jackson and Walker's Anna Fricke. Jackson and Fricke were attached to serve as executive producers on the series alongside Laura Terry. It was also announced that Jackson would write the series.[1] On March 19, 2021, it was announced that Erica Watson was attached to direct the pilot episode of the series.[3] On June 15, 2021, it was announced that the series was scheduled to premiere on October 25, 2021.[6]

Casting

On March 30, 2021, Joseph David-Jones and Khailah Johnson were cast in main roles.[7] On April 7, 2021, Brittany Adebumola, Jaye Ladymore, and Amarr Wooten joined the main cast.[8] On May 24, 2021, TL Thompson, Cory Jeacoma, Ireon Roach, Derrick A. King, and Autumn Best were added to the main cast.[9]

Filming

Filming on the first episode began on June 7, 2021, and was expected to last until June 24. The rest of the series is scheduled to be filmed from July 26 to December 7. Principal photography for the series took place in Chicago.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (February 9, 2021). "'The 4400' Reboot Gets Straight-To-Series Order By the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "4400 – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (March 19, 2021). "'The 4400' Reboot at CW Enlists Erica Watson to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 20, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2018). "'The 4400' Reboot in Development at CW". Variety. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 8, 2019). "'The 4400' & 'The L.A. Complex' Reboots And 'Good Christian Bitches' Rolled To Next Season At the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 15, 2021). "The CW Fall Premiere Dates: 'Riverdale', 'The Flash', 'Batwoman', 'All American', 'Walker', 'Nancy Drew' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 30, 2021). "'4400': Joseph David-Jones & Khailah Johnson Join The CW Series Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (April 7, 2021). "'4400': Brittany Adebumola, Jaye Ladymore & Amarr Wooten Join CW Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 8, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (May 24, 2021). "'4400': TL Thompson, Cory Jeacoma, Ireon Roach, Derrick A. King, Autumn Best Join The CW Series Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "The Latest on CW's The 4400 Reboot in Chicago: Shoot Dates, Cast Additions". Screen Magazine. June 3, 2021. Archived from the original on June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "4400". Production List. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.

External links

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