Electric Dreams (2017 TV series)
| Electric Dreams | |
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| Genre | Science fiction Anthology |
| Starring | |
| Original language | English |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 (U.K.) Amazon Video (U.S.) |
Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams (formerly Electric Dreams: The World of Philip K. Dick) is an upcoming science fiction television anthology series based on the works of Philip K. Dick.[1] The series will consist of ten standalone episodes based on Dick's work written by both British and American writers, and will be broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and Amazon Video in the United States.[2][3]
Cast
The Commuter:
- Timothy Spall as Ed Jacobson[4]
- Rudi Dharmalingham as Bob Paine[4]
- Tuppence Middleton as Linda[4]
- Anne Reid as Martine Jenkins[4]
- Ann Akin as Dr. Simpson[4]
- Hayley Squires[4]
- Tom Brooke[4]
The Impossible Planet:
Crazy Diamond:
Father Thing:
- Greg Kinnear[6]
- Mireille Enos[6]
- Jack Gore as Charlie[6]
- Zakk Paradise as Henry[6]
- Jack Lewis as Dylan Peretti[6]
Real Life
Production
The series was first set at AMC and Channel 4, before AMC pulled out, leading Channel 4 to announce the series.[2] In February 2017, it was announced that Amazon Video had bought the U.S. rights to the series.[3] The series will be produced by Sony Pictures Television with Ronald D. Moore, Michael Dinner, and Bryan Cranston serving as executive producers. Cranston will also star in one of the episodes.[2] The episode writers include Ronald D. Moore, Michael Dinner, Tony Grisoni, Jack Thorne, Matthew Graham, David Farr, Dee Rees, and Travis Beacham.[12] Jack Thorne will write "The Commuter", the first episode of the series, based on the short story of the same name, with Tom Harper directing the episode.[4]
List of episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by | Based on | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Commuter" | Tom Harper | Jack Thorne | "The Commuter" by Philip K. Dick | TBA |
| 2 | 2 | "Impossible Planet" | David Farr | David Farr | "The Impossible Planet" by Philip K. Dick | TBA |
References
- ^ Ali Jaafar. "Bryan Cranston To Star Electric Dreams: The World Of Philip K. Dick - Deadline". Deadline.
- ^ a b c Diana Lodderhose. "Bryan Cranston to Star in Philip K. Dick Show - Variety". Variety.
- ^ a b Cynthia Littleton. "Amazon Grabs U.S. Rights to Bryan Cranston's 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' Anthology Series". Variety.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Denise Petski. "Timothy Spall To Star In "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' 'Commuter' Episode". Deadline.
- ^ a b c d Diana Lodderhouse. "Jack Reynor & Benedict Wong To Star In 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' 'Impossible Planet' Episode". Deadline.
- ^ a b c d e f Mitchell, Robert. "Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear Enter 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams'". Variety.
- ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (3 May 2017). "Anna Paquin & Terrence Howard To Guest On 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' For Amazon".
- ^ http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/anna-paquin-terrence-howard-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-amazon-1202407678/
- ^ http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/anna-paquin-terrence-howard-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-amazon-1202407678/
- ^ http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/anna-paquin-terrence-howard-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-amazon-1202407678/
- ^ http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/anna-paquin-terrence-howard-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-amazon-1202407678/
- ^ Nellie Andreeva. "'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams' TV Series From Ron Moore, Michael Dinner & Bryan Cranston Picked Up By Amazon". Deadline.
External links
- Upcoming television series
- English-language television programming
- Science fiction television series
- Television programs based on works by Philip K. Dick
- British anthology television series
- Channel 4 television dramas
- Amazon Video original programming
- Television series by Sony Pictures Television
- British science fiction television programmes