Rise (American TV series)
| Rise | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Drama High by Michael Sokolove |
| Developed by | Jason Katims Jeffrey Seller |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Network | NBC |
Rise (formerly known as Drama High) is an upcoming American drama television series created by Jason Katims and Jeffrey Seller based on the young adult novel Drama High by Michael Sokolove, starring Josh Radnor in the lead role as Lou Mazzuchelli, based on real-life teacher Lou Volpe. The pilot was ordered to series by NBC on May 4, 2017 along with The Brave, making both series the first regular series orders by the network for the 2017–18 United States network television schedule.[1] The first season will consist of 10 episodes.[2]
Cast
Main cast
- Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli[3]
- Rosie Perez as Tracey
- Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie[3]
- Auli’i Cravalho as Lillette Suarez[4]
- Shirley Rumierk as Vanessa Suarez[5]
- Joe Tippett as Coach Doug Strickland[5]
- Ted Sutherland as Simon Saunders[5]
- Taylor Richardson as Kaitlin Mazzuchelli[5]
- Marley Shelton as Gail, Lou's wife[6]
- Casey Johnson as Gordy, Lou’s son[6]
Recurring
- Shannon Purser as Annabelle[7]
- Erin Kommor as Sasha
References
- ^ Andreeva, Andreeva (May 4, 2017). "'Rise' & 'For God And Country' Picked Up To Series By NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "TV Network Presidents Talk Netflix Cancellations".
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 10, 2017). "Josh Radnor To Headline 'Drama High' NBC Pilot; Damon J. Gillespie Also Cast".
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2017). "'Moana' Star Auli'i Cravalho Cast In NBC Pilot 'Drama High' From Jason Katims & Jeffrey Seller".
- ^ a b c d Petski, Denise (March 10, 2017). "'Drama High': Jason Katims' NBC Drama Pilot Casts Four".
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 13, 2017). "'Drama High': Marley Shelton & Casey Johnson Join Jason Katims' NBC Drama Pilot".
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2017). "'Stranger Things' Shannon Purser Cast In 'Drama High' NBC Pilot From Jason Katims".