Dr. Death (2021 TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
Dr. Death is an upcoming American crime drama television series based on the podcast of the same name is set to air on Peacock.
Premise
A sinister doctor treats his Hippocratic Oath about the same way he treats his patients, while two fellow surgeons and a young Assistant District Attorney set out to stop him.
Cast
- Jamie Dornan as Dr. Christopher Duntsch
- Alec Baldwin as Robert Henderson
- Christian Slater as Randall Kirby
- AnnaSophia Robb as Michelle Shughart
- Chris Sullivan as Jerry Summers
- Grace Gummer as Kim Morgan
- Molly Griggs as Wendy Young
Production
On October 3, 2018, NBCUniversal announced that Patrick Macmanus will adapt the Dr. Death podcast into a limited series, and produce with Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch executive produce via Escape Artists, as well as Hernan Lopez and Marshall Lewy.[1] On September 17, 2019, NBCUniversal announced that the series will be distributed on its streaming service Peacock.[2] In January 2020, it was announced Stephen Frears would direct the first two episodes.[3]
Casting
On August 9, 2019, Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin, and Christian Slater were cast as Dr. Christopher Duntsch, Robert Henderson, and Randall Kirby, respectively.[4] In March 2020, Grace Gummer, Molly Griggs, AnnaSophia Robb and Chris Sullivan joined the cast of the series.[5][6]
References
- ^ Nellie Andreeva; Denise Petski (October 3, 2018). "'Dr. Death' TV Series Based On Podcast In Works At Universal Cable Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 17, 2019). "NBCUniversal's Streaming Strategy, Name, Programming Lineup Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (January 17, 2020). "'Dr. Death': Stephen Frears To Direct Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin & Christian Slater In Peacock Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Erik Pedersen; Nellie Andreeva (August 9, 2019). "Jamie Dornan, Alec Baldwin & Christian Slater To Star In 'Dr. Death', UCP Limited Series Based On Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Pederson, Erik (March 2, 2020). "'Dr. Death': Grace Gummer & Molly Griggs Cast In Peacock's Limited Series Based On Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 11, 2020). "'Dr. Death': AnnaSophia Robb & Chris Sullivan Join Peacock's Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2020.