Dickinson (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Alena Smith |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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Dickinson is an upcoming American comedy web television series created by Alena Smith and produced by Apple's worldwide video programming division.
Premise
Dickinson takes place "during Emily Dickinson’s era with a modern sensibility and tone. It takes viewers into the world of Emily, audaciously exploring the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of a budding writer who doesn’t fit in to her own time through her imaginative point of view. Dickinson is Emily’s coming-of-age story – one woman’s fight to get her voice heard."[1]
Cast and characters
- Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson
- Jane Krakowski as Mrs. Dickinson
- Toby Huss as Edward Dickinson
- Anna Baryshnikov as Lavinia Dickinson
- Ella Hunt as Sue Gilbert
- Adrian Enscoe as Austin Dickinson
Production
Development
On May 30, 2018, it was announced that Apple had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series is written by Alena Smith who is also set to executive produce alongside David Gordon Green, Michael Sugar, Ashley Zalta, Alex Goldstone, and Darlene Hunt. Green is also expected to direct as well. Production companies involved with the series include wiip and Anonymous Content.[1][2][3][4]
Casting
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that Hailee Steinfeld would star as Emily Dickinson.[1] On August 29, 2018, it was announced that Jane Krakowski had been cast in a starring role.[5] On September 26, 2018, it was announced that Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt and Adrian Enscoe had been cast as series regulars.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 30, 2018). "Apple Orders Emily Dickinson Comedy Series Starring Hailee Steinfeld". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 30, 2018). "Hailee Steinfeld to Star in Emily Dickinson Comedy Series for Apple". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (May 30, 2018). "Hailee Steinfeld to Play Emily Dickinson in Just-Ordered Apple Comedy Series". TVLine. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (May 30, 2018). "Apple Orders Emily Dickinson Series With Hailee Steinfeld Set to Star". Variety. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 29, 2018). "'Dickinson': Jane Krakowski To Co-Star In Apple Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 26, 2018). "'Dickinson': Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt & Adrian Enscoe Cast In Apple Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2018.