Chapelwaite

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Chapelwaite
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Genre Horror drama
Based on"Jerusalem's Lot"
by Stephen King
Written by
  • Jason Filardi
  • Peter Filardi
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Production locations Nova Scotia
Maritime Canada
Running time46–60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Epix
ReleaseAugust 22 (2021-08-22) 
October 31, 2021 (2021-10-31)

Chapelwaite is an American horror television series based on the short story Jerusalem's Lot by author Stephen King. It was written by Peter and Jason Filardi, and premiered on Epix on August 22, 2021 and concluded on October 31, 2021. In February 2022, the series was initially renewed for a second season, however, in November 2023, it was announced that MGM+ had decided to no longer move forward with a second season.

Contents

Premise

In 1850, following his wife's tragic death at sea aboard a whaler ship, Captain Charles Boone (Adrien Brody) and his children return to the small town of Preacher's Corners, Maine, where a dark family history haunts them until confronted. [1]

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.Title [2] Directed byTeleplay by [3] Original air date [2]
1"Blood Calls Blood" Burr Steers Jason Filardi & Peter FilardiAugust 22, 2021 (2021-08-22)
2"Memento Mori"Burr SteersJason Filardi & Peter FilardiAugust 29, 2021 (2021-08-29)
3"Legacy of Madness"Jeff Renfroe Scott Kosar September 12, 2021 (2021-09-12)
4"The Promised"Jeff Kosar Declan de Barra September 19, 2021 (2021-09-19)
5"The Prophet"Rachel LeitermanJason Filardi & Peter FilardiSeptember 26, 2021 (2021-09-26)
6"The Offer"Rachel LeitermanScott KosarOctober 3, 2021 (2021-10-03)
7"De Vermis Mysteriis" David Frazee Declan de BarraOctober 10, 2021 (2021-10-10)
8"Hold the Night"David FrazeeJason Filardi & Peter FilardiOctober 17, 2021 (2021-10-17)
9"The Gathering Dark" Michael Nankin Scott KosarOctober 24, 2021 (2021-10-24)
10"The Keeper"Michael NankinJason Filardi & Peter FilardiOctober 31, 2021 (2021-10-31)

Production

Development

In December 2019, it was reported that Epix had given a 10-episode straight-to-series order for an adaptation of "Jerusalem's Lot", with Jason Filardi and Peter Filardi set to write, and Donald De Line producing under De Line Productions. [4] In February 2022, Epix renewed the show for a second season. [5] In November 2023, it was announced that MGM+ has decided to no longer move forward with the second season. [6]

Casting

In December 2019, Adrien Brody was cast in the leading role of Captain Charles Boone. [4] In March 2020, Emily Hampshire joined the cast, set to play Rebecca Morgan. [7]

Filming

Chapelwaite was set to begin production in April 2020, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but it had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming began in Halifax on July 5, 2020. [7] [8]

Release

Chapelwaite premiered August 22, 2021 on Epix in the United States and CTV Sci-Fi Channel in Canada. [9] [10] In India, it is streaming on SonyLIV. [11] In the UK, it is available on Paramount+. [12]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 20 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.20/10. The website's consensus reads, "Chapelwaite's drab proceedings are stretched a bit thin over ten episodes, but those looking for an atmospheric whodunit with a few genuine frights could do worse". [13]

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 Credited in scattered opening-titles only.
  2. Credited only as a closing logo in episodes 1 and 2. Credited twice in both the former and in scattered opening-titles from episodes 3 to 10.
  1. "Breaking News – Emily Hampshire to Star in EPIX Drama "Chapelwaite" | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic . March 4, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Chapelwaite – Listings". The Futon Critic . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  3. "Chapelwaite". Writers Guild of America West . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (December 19, 2019). "Adrien Brody To Star In 'Jerusalem's Lot' Epix Series Based On Stephen King Short Story From Epix Prods". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on March 4, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  5. Hailu, Selome (February 3, 2022). "Epix Announces Billy the Kid Premiere Date, Releases Development Slate". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  6. Navarro, Meagan (November 3, 2023). "Chapelwaite – Season 2 of Stephen King Horror Series Not Moving Forward Per Showrunner". Bloody Disgusting.
  7. 1 2 Petski, Denise (March 3, 2020). "Emily Hampshire To Star In Epix Drama Based On Stephen King's 'Jerusalem's Lot'". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  8. Dorsey, Kristina (November 22, 2020). "Mystic natives Peter and Jason Filardi are showrunners for a TV series based on Stephen King short story". The Day. Archived from the original on December 13, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  9. Squires, John (June 29, 2021). ""Chapelwaite": EPIX's Adaptation of Stephen King Story 'Jerusalem's Lot' Premiering in August". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  10. "The Wonder Years, The Big Leap, and The Cleaning Lady Lead New CTV Series for 2021/22 Season" (Press release). Toronto, Ontario: Bell Media. June 3, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  11. https://www.sonyliv.com/shows/chapelwaite-1700000780%5B%5D
  12. "Paramount Plus - Stream Live TV, Movies, Originals, Sports, News, and more".
  13. "Chapelwaite". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved December 1, 2021.

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