Away (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Andrew Hinderaker |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
Away is an upcoming American drama web television series, starring Hilary Swank[1] and created by Andrew Hinderaker, that is set to premiere on Netflix.
Premise
Away follows "Emma Green, an American astronaut who must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind in order to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous, year-long mission. It is a series about hope, humanity and how ultimately, we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things."[2]
Cast and characters
- Hilary Swank as Emma Green
- Josh Charles as Matt
- Talitha Bateman as Alexis Logan
- Ato Essandoh as Kwesi
- Mark Ivanir as Misha
- Ray Panthaki as Ram
- Vivian Wu as Yu
Production
Development
On June 10, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was set to be written by Andrew Hinderaker, inspired by an Esquire article of the same name by Chris Jones. Executive producers are expected to consist of Jason Katims, Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan. Hinderaker was set to serve as a co-executive producer and Rafi Crohn as a co-producer. Production companies involved with the series are to include True Jack Productions, 6th & Idaho, and Universal Television. Michelle Lee, former head of development at True Jack Productions, who was very involved with the project's development and sale to Netflix, was expected be credited as an executive producer on the first episode of the series. Lee left True Jack Productions in December 2017. Jeni Mulein, who joined the production company as the new head of development in April 2018, was set to be credited as co-executive producer on the second through tenth episodes.[2][3][4] On October 19, 2018, it was reported that Ed Zwick had joined the production as an executive producer and that he would direct the first episode of the series.[5]
Casting
On August 8, 2019, it was announced Talitha Bateman, Ato Essandoh, Mark Ivanir, Ray Panthaki and Vivian Wu will play lead roles in the series.[6] Talitha Bateman will portray the role of teenage daughter Alexis Logan, whereas Essandoh will portray the role of Kwesi. Moreover, Mark Ivanir, Ray Panthaki, and Vivian Wu will portray the characters Misha, Ram, and Yu respectively in the forthcoming series Away.[7]
Filming
Principal photography for the first season began on August 26, 2019 and is expected to end on February 5, 2020 in North Vancouver.[8]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 8, 2019). "Hilary Swank To Headline Netflix Space Drama Series 'Away'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2018). "Netflix Orders 'Away' Mission To Mars Series From Jason Katims & Matt Reeves". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 10, 2018). "Netflix Orders Mars Mission Drama From Jason Katims, Matt Reeves". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 10, 2018). "Jason Katims Space Drama Ordered to Series at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 19, 2018). "Ed Zwick To Direct First Episode Of Netflix Mission To Mars Series 'Away'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "NETFLIX ANNOUNCES CAST FOR ORIGINAL SERIES AWAY STARRING HILARY SWANK AND JOSH CHARLES". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ Mishra, Abhinav. "Netflix Original Series 'Away' – Plot, Cast, Release Date – Oracle Globe". Oracle Globe. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. November 22, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 28, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
