Now Apocalypse
| Now Apocalypse | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | Gregg Araki |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Starz |
Now Apocalypse is an upcoming American comedy television series that is set to premiere on March 10, 2019, on Starz. The series is set to be written by Gregg Araki and Karley Sciortino. Araki is also expected to act as director and executive produce alongside Steven Soderbergh and Gregory Jacobs.
Premise
Now Apocalypse follows "Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursuing love, sex and fame. Now Apocalypse explores identity, sexuality and artistry, while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder – is some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?"[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Avan Jogia as Ulysses
- Kelli Berglund as Carly
- Beau Mirchoff as Ford
- Roxane Mesquida as Severine
Recurring
- Evan Hart as Lars
- Taylor Hart as Klaus
- Tyler Posey as Gabriel
- Jacob Artist as Isaac
- Chris Aquilino as Kai
- Desmond Chiam as Jethro
- RJ Mitte as Leif
- Grace Victoria Cox as Amber
- Kevin Daniels as Barnabas
- Avra Friedman as Magenta
Production
Development
On March 26, 2018, it was announced that Starz had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series is written by Gregg Araki and Karley Sciortino. Araki is also expected to act as director and executive produce alongside Steven Soderbergh, and Gregory Jacobs.[1][2][3][4][5][6] On December 10, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on March 10, 2019.[7]
Casting
In June 2018, it was announced that Avan Jogia, Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, and Roxane Mesquida had joined the main cast and that Evan Hart, Taylor Hart, Tyler Posey, Jacob Artist, Chris Aquilino, Desmond Chiam, RJ Mitte, and Grace Victoria Cox had been cast in recurring roles.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] On July 2, 2018, it was reported that Kevin Daniels and Avra Friedman had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[15]
References
- ^ a b Malone, Michael (March 26, 2018). "Starz Orders Comedy 'Now Apocalypse'". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (March 26, 2018). "Starz Greenlights 'Now Apocalypse' Comedy Series From 'Kaboom's Gregg Araki & Steven Soderbergh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (March 26, 2018). "Starz Greenlights Comedy Series 'Now Apocalypse' From Gregg Araki, Steven Soderbergh". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 26, 2018). "Starz Orders Steven Soderbergh Comedy 'Now Apocalypse'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Greene, Steve (March 26, 2018). "Gregg Araki's New Starz Show is a Great Move for a Network That's Giving Indie Creators New Life". IndieWire. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Hemmert, Kylie (March 26, 2018). "Starz Greenlights Comedy Series Now Apocalypse". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 10, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse' Comedy Series Sets Premiere Date On Starz; Unveils Teaser Art". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Avan Jogia To Topline Starz Comedy Series From Gregg Araki & Steven Soderbergh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 7, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida Join Starz's Coming-Of-Age Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 13, 2018). "Starz Comedy 'Now Apocalypse' Adds Evan Hart in Recurring Role (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 14, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Tyler Posey Joins Starz's Coming-Of-Age Comedy In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 19, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Jacob Artist & Chris Aquilino Set To Recur On Starz Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 20, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Desmond Chiam & Taylor Hart Set To Recur On Starz Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 28, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': RJ Mitte & Grace Victoria Cox Set To Recur On Starz Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (July 2, 2018). "'Now Apocalypse': Kevin Daniels & Avra Friedman Set To Recur On Starz Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2018.