Demimonde (TV series)

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Demimonde
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Created by J. J. Abrams
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production location Los Angeles
Camera setup Single-camera
Production companies
Release
Original network HBO

Demimonde is an upcoming drama television series created by J. J. Abrams that is set to premiere on HBO. The series is produced by Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers including Abrams and Ben Stephenson.

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Premise

Demimonde has been described as "an epic and intimate sci-fi fantasy drama." The story is set to be "centered around a world's battle against a monstrous, oppressive force." [1]

Cast

Production

Development

On February 1, 2018, HBO announced it had given a series order to Demimonde, a new television series written and created by J. J. Abrams. Other networks and streaming services interested in the series reportedly also included Apple. The series will be produced by Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television with executive producers including Abrams and Ben Stephenson. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] On June 28, 2018, Bash Doran was announced as its executive producer and showrunner. [7] By July 24, 2019, Doran had exited the project. [8] She was replaced by Kira Snyder, Rand Ravich and Far Shariat. [9]

Casting

Danielle Deadwyler was hired to lead the cast in April 2022. [10]

Production

Filming is expected to begin on May 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (February 1, 2018). "J.J. Abrams Sci-Fi Drama 'Demimonde' Lands at HBO With Series Pickup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. ↑ Otterson, Joe (February 1, 2018). "J.J. Abrams Sci-Fi Drama 'Demimonde' Scores Straight-to-Series Order at HBO". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ Roots, Kimberly (February 1, 2018). "J.J. Abrams' Demimonde Lands at HBO". TVLine. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  5. ↑ Snierson, Dan (February 2, 2018). "HBO orders J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama 'Demimonde' to series". EW.com. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  6. ↑ Hughes, William (February 2, 2018). "HBO orders J.J. Abrams' "epic and intimate" fantasy sci-fi drama Demimonde to series". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 28, 2018). "'Demimonde': Bash Doran Set As Showrunner Of J.J. Abrams' Sci-Fi Drama Series As Part Of HBO Overall Deal". Deadline. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ "J.J. Abrams' HBO Sci-Fi Drama 'Demimonde' Parts With Showrunner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-08-28.
  9. ↑ Porter, Rick (May 4, 2020). "J.J. Abrams' HBO Drama 'Demimonde' Taps Showrunner Trio". The Hollywood Reporter .
  10. ↑ Otterson, Joe (April 26, 2022). "J.J. Abrams HBO Series Demimonde Casts Danielle Deadwyler in Lead Role". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  11. ↑ "Demimonde - Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
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