Utopia (2020 TV series)
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Created by | Gillian Flynn |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | Amazon Video |
Utopia is an upcoming American drama web television series adapted by Gillian Flynn from the British original.
Cast and characters
Main
- Sasha Lane as Jessica Hyde
- Rainn Wilson as Michael Stearns
- Dan Byrd as Ian
- Cory Michael Smith as Thomas Christie
- Ashleigh LaThrop as Becky
- Desmin Borges as Wilson Wilson
- Farrah Mackenzie as Alice
- Christopher Denham as Arby
- John Cusack as Dr. Kevin Christie
- Jeanine Serralles as Colleen
Recurring
- Jessica Rothe as Samantha
- Felisha Terrell as Hailey Alvez
- Dustin Ingram as Tallman
Production
Development
Utopia was ordered direct-to-series on April 19, 2018 with an order of nine episodes,[1] after being originally set up at HBO with David Fincher to direct, but never produced after a financial dispute.[2][3][4]
Filming
In June 2018, it was announced the series will start filming by fall 2018.[5] On August 8, 2018, it was announced the series would consist of nine episodes, and probably have three different directors at work, one every three episodes.[6]
On October 17, 2019, the creator of the show, Gillian Flynn, announced that the series' filming was completed.[7]
Casting
In January 2019, Sasha Lane joined the cast of the series.[8] In February 2019, Rainn Wilson, Dan Byrd, Cory Michael Smith, Ashleigh LaThrop, Desmin Borges, Farrah Mackenzie, and Christopher Denham joined the cast of the series.[9][10][11] In April 2019, John Cusack and Jeanine Serralles joined the cast of the series.[12][13] In May 2019, Jessica Rothe, Felisha Terrell and Dustin Ingram joined the cast in recurring roles.[14][15]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2018). "Amazon Orders 'Utopia' Drama Series From Gillian Flynn Based On UK Format".
- ^ "'Utopia' Remake From 'Gone Girl's' David Fincher, Gillian Flynn Gets HBO Series Order".
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 30, 2015). "David Fincher HBO Pilot 'Utopia' In Jeopardy Over Budget Issues".
- ^ "'Utopia' Remake Ordered to Series as Amazon Inks Showrunner Gillian Flynn to Overall Deal".
- ^ Rose, Lacey. "Amy Adams Goes Dark: 'Sharp Objects' and a Female Antihero for a Troubled Time". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Radish, Christina (August 6, 2018). "Gillian Flynn on 'Sharp Objects', Amy Adams, and Writing for TV". Collider. Retrieved August 22, 2018."It won’t have a single director the entire way through. I think we’ll probably have multiple directors. It’s nine episodes, so I think we’ll do it in blocks of three, three and three, and not one director, the whole time through."
- ^ "Gillian Flynn on Instagram: "After 116 days, Utopia, my series for Amazon, is officially wrapped! Huge thanks to all the cast and crew for the ride. #UTOPIA"". Instagram. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 29, 2019). "'Utopia': Sasha Lane To Star In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 20, 2019). "'Utopia': Rainn Wilson To Co-Star In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 20, 2019). "'Utopia': Dan Byrd & Cory Michael Smith To Co-Star In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 26, 2019). "'Utopia': Ashleigh LaThrop, Desmin Borges, Farrah Mackenzie & Christopher Denham Join Amazon Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 16, 2019). "'Utopia': John Cusack To Star In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 22, 2019). "'Utopia': Jeanine Serralles Joins John Cusack, Rainn Wilson & Sasha Lane In Amazon Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 3, 2019). "'Utopia': Jessica Rothe To Recur In Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 23, 2019). "'Utopia': Felisha Terrell & Dustin Ingram To Recur On Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 23, 2019.