Famous in Love
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Genre | Drama |
Based on | Famous in Love by Rebecca Serle |
Developed by | Rebecca Serle I. Marlene King |
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Composer | Michael Suby |
Country of origin | United States |
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Production locations | Los Angeles, California |
Camera setup | Red Two; single-camera |
Running time | 41–45 minutes |
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Network | Freeform |
Release | April 18, 2017[1] |
Famous in Love is an upcoming American drama television series based on the book with the same name, written by Rebecca Serle. Alongside I. Marlene King, Serle & King developed the novel into a television series starring Bella Thorne, to premiere on April 18, 2017[1][2] on Freeform.
ABC Family, the previous name for Freeform, had picked up the pilot for fast-track development on March 19, 2015.[3] The pilot was shot in November 2015; Freeform greenlit the pilot on April 7, 2016,[4] and shooting began on July 13 and wrapped on October 18, 2016. Freeform announced on November 18, 2016 that the series would premiere on April 18, 2017.
Plot
Paige Townsen, an ordinary college student, gets her big break after auditioning for the starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. She must now navigate her new star-studded life and undeniable chemistry with her two co-leads while uncovering the truth about what happened to a famous missing popstar.
Cast and characters
- Bella Thorne portrays Paige Townsen. A young unknown, college student, who gets cast in the movie adaptation of a blockbuster book series, her life changes practically overnight. Within a month, Paige has traded the quiet streets of her hometown for a crowded movie set on the shores of Maui.
- Carter Jenkins portrays Rainer Devon. An actor who finds himself in complications with Jordan when the two share feelings for Paige.
- Keith Powers portrays Jordan Wilder. A "troubled star", who lands the role of the other point in the movie's famous love triangle. He and Rainer have a complicated history, which is further heightened by the fact that both share chemistry with Paige.
- Charlie DePew portrays Jake. A down-to-earth guy from the Midwest with an edge who aspires to be a screenwriter/indie filmmaker. DePew replaced Jesse Henderson in the role from the original pilot.
- Niki Koss portrays Alexis. Rainer's old friend, who competes for the same role as Paige, and also holds a secret.
- Georgie Flores portrays Cassandra. Paige's roommate and close friend.
- Perrey Reeves portrays Nina Devon. Rainer's smart and cunning mother, who is half of one of Hollywood's most powerful couples. Confident and manipulative, she will do whatever it takes to make sure things go her way.
- Pepi Sonuga portrays Tangey Turner. A beautiful popstar, who mysteriously disappears from the public eye, and was previously romantically connected with both Jordan and Rainer.
- Mark Valley portrays Grant Devon. Rainer's father, and a massive figure in Hollywood.
- Katelyn Tarver portrays Rachel Davis. Actress who playing in the movie with others.
Episodes
No. overall |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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1 | "Pilot" | Miguel Arteta[3] | I. Marlene King & Rebecca Serle | April 18, 2017[1] | N/A |
2 | "A Star is Born"[5] | Norman Buckley[5] | I. Marlene King & Christopher Fife[5] | TBA | TBD |
3 | "Taking Care of Business"[6] | Michael Goi[6] | Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol[6] | TBA | TBD |
4 | "Prelude to a Kiss"[7] | Mary Lou Belli[8] | Rebecca Serle[9] | TBA | TBD |
5 | "Three Amigos"[10] | Tanya Hamilton[10] | William M. Brown[10] | TBA | TBD |
6 | "Found in Translation"[11] | Ron Lagomarsino[11] | Kateland Brown[11] | TBA | TBD |
7 | "Secrets & Pies"[12] | Roger Kumble[12] | TBA | TBA | TBD |
8 | "Crazy Scripted Love"[13] | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBD |
9 | "Fifty Shades of Red"[14] | Susanna Fogel | Christopher Fife & Bill Brown[15] | TBA | TBD |
10 | "Leaving Los Angeles"[16] | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBD |
References
- ^ a b c Pedersen, Erik (November 19, 2016). "'Pretty Little Liars' Final Season & New Bella Thorne Drama 'Famous In Love' Get Premiere Dates On Freeform". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 29, 2016). "It's Official: 'Pretty Little Liars' to End With Season 7". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ a b Andreeve, Nellie (March 19, 2015). "Bella Thorne To Star In ABC Family Drama 'Famous In Love' From Marlene King". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Andreeve, Nellie (April 7, 2016). "Bella Thorne Drama Pilot 'Famous In Love' Picked Up To Series By Freeform". Deadline. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c Cochran-Neilan, Lisa (July 13, 2016). "Lisa Cochran-Neilan on Instagram: "Prep of second #fil #season1 underway. @norbuck at the helm @imarleneking Chris Fife managing the words! No turning back now!"". Instagram. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ a b c Laventhol, Ali (July 28, 2016). "Ali Leventhol on Twitter: "Very excited to start production today on FIL103! #FamousInLove"". Twitter. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- ^ Serle, Rebecca (August 9, 2016). "Rebecca Serle on Twitter: "We're having so much fun! 💪🏼✨"". Twitter. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ Belli, Mary Lou (August 9, 2016). "Mary Lou Belli on Twitter: "Action! #directing #FamousInLove @FamousInLoveTV @FreeformTV"". Twitter. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ Serle, Rebecca (August 9, 2016). "FamousInLove_TV on Imgrum: "Table Read #FamousInLove 1x04 'Prelude To a Kiss' #BellaThorne #CarterJenkins #KeithPowers #NikiKoss #GeorgieFlores #CharlieDePew #PerreyReeves #PaigeTownsen #RaineraDevon #JordanWilder #AlexisGlenn #Cassandra #Jake #NinaDevon"". Imgrum. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Famous In Love on Twitter: "Moving on to Ep.105 "Three Amigos"! #FamousinLove"". Twitter. August 17, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Famous In Love on Twitter: "Table read for Ep.106 "Found in Translation" #FamousinLove"". Twitter. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ a b "Tanjereen on Twitter: "RT @FamousInLoveFan: 1x6 'Found in Translation' 1x7 'Secrets & Pies'"". Twitter. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ "Tawnya Bhattacharya on Twitter: "Today is the last day of shooting for Episode 108 "Crazy Scripted Love" @FamousInLoveTV Can't believe we only have two more to go ;("". Twitter. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "'Fifty Shades of Red' #FamousInLove 1x09 @FamousInLoveTV ;("". Twitter. September 29, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Rebecca Serle on Twitter: "Best episode written by @tvfife @malibubillbrown 💕💕💕👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼"". Twitter. September 30, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
- ^ "Final Table Read for #FamousInLove Season 1 happened today! 'Leaving Los Angeles' 1x10;("". Twitter. October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.