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Panic
Official poster
Genre
Created byLauren Oliver
Based onPanic
by Lauren Oliver
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPrime Video

Panic is an upcoming American teen drama streaming television series created and written by Lauren Oliver based on her 2014 novel of the same name. The series stars Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, and Jessica Sula and is set to premiere on Prime Video on May 28, 2021.

Premise

47 seniors who have just graduated take part in a competition which will lead them to escape the small town they live in. But after the rules change, they must decide how much they are willing to risk to leave their hometown.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Olivia Welch as Heather Nill
  • Mike Faist as Dodge Mason
  • Jessica Sula as Natalie Williams
  • Ray Nicholson as Ray Hall
  • Enrique Murciano as Sheriff Cortez
  • Camron Jones as Bishop Mason
  • Jordan Elsass as Tyler Young

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title [1]Directed byTeleplay by [1]Original release date [2]
1"Panic"Leigh Janiak[3]Lauren OliverMay 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)

Production

Development

On June 28, 2018, it was announced that Amazon Studios had given the project a pilot order as part of their new young adult slate. Lauren Oliver was attached to create and write the adaptation of her own novel, as well as executive produce under her overall deal with Amazon Studios under her production company Glasstown Entertainment.[4] Other executive producers included Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum of Roth/Kirschenbaum Films and Adam Schroeder.[5] On August 8, 2018, Leigh Janiak was announced to be directing and executive producing the pilot.[3] On May 16, 2019, it was announced that Amazon had given the project a series order.[6] On April 5, 2021, it was announced that all 10 episodes of the series would premiere on Prime Video on May 28, 2021.[7]

Casting

On August 28, 2018, Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut were cast in lead roles for the pilot.[8] On October 4, 2018, Ray Nicholson, Will Chase, and Kevin Alves were cast as series regulars.[9] On October 21, Jessica Sula, Enrique Murciano, Camron Jones were cast in main roles, replacing Sharpe Chestnut, Chase, and Alves respectively. Bonnie Bedelia, Moira Kelly, Nancy McKeon, and Rachel Bay Jones were also cast in recurring roles.[10] Bryce Cass joined the recurring cast in November 2019,[11] followed by Kerri Medders in January 2020.[12]

Filming

Filming on the original pilot took place throughout September 2018 in Los Angeles.[13] The full series began filming in late October 2019 in Texas.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Panic". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Panic – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 8, 2018). "Leigh Janiak To Direct YA Pilot 'Panic' For Amazon Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (August 12, 2019). "Amazon Studios Inks First-Look Deal With Lauren Oliver's Glasstown Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 28, 2018). "Amazon Studios Greenlights 3 YA Pilots". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 16, 2019). "Amazon Studios Picks Up Lauren Oliver's YA Drama 'Panic' To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Premiere Date for New Amazon Original YA Series, "Panic," Set for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 28th". Amazon Studios (Press release). April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2018). "'Panic': Olivia Welch, Mike Faist & Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut To Star In Amazon YA Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 15, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  9. ^ Pedersen, Erik (October 4, 2018). "'Panic': Ray Nicholson, Will Chase & Kevin Alves Join Amazon YA Pilot As Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 15, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  10. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 21, 2019). "'Panic': Enrique Murciano, Camron Jones & Jessica Sula Join Amazon Series In Recastings; Quartet Set To Recur". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 16, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  11. ^ Petski, Denise (November 1, 2019). "'13 Reasons Why's Bryce Cass Joins Amazon's 'Panic'; Jim Klock In 'The Underground Railroad'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (January 29, 2020). "HBO Max's 'Americanah' Casts Tireni Oyenusi; Kerri Medders Joins Amazon's 'Panic'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "Filming in September: Joe Roth to Produce Upcoming Pilot 'Panic' in Los Angeles, CA". Production List. August 25, 2018. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.

External links

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