Revival (upcoming TV series)

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Revival
Genre
Created by
Based on
Starring
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Aaron B. Koontz
  • Luke Boyce
  • Melanie Scrofano
  • Lance Samuels
  • Daniel Iron
  • Samantha Levine
  • Daniel March
  • Greg Hemmings
  • Stephen Foster
Production companies
Original release
Network Syfy

Revival is an upcoming horror drama television series based on the American comics series of the same name by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, and published by Image Comics. Created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce for Syfy, the series is set to premiere in 2025. [1]

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Premise

In a rural Wisconsin town, the sudden resurrection of the recently deceased becomes known as "Revival Day". The newly revived maintain their appearance, memories, and personalities from their previous lives. While the town's residents grapple with the miraculous event, local police officer Dana Cypress investigates a murder mystery where everyone, including both the living and the undead, are suspects. [1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

In May 2024, Syfy announced during the annual NBCUniversal upfront presentation that they had given a series order to Revival along with a 2025 release window. [5]

Casting

In September 2024, Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott and Andy McQueen were announced as the main cast of the series. [1] Later that month, Steven Ogg joined the cast in a recurring role [2] with CM Punk joining in November. [3] In December 2024, Gia Sandhu, Katharine King So, Maia Jae Bastidas, Nathan Dales, Mark Little, Glen Gould, Lara Jean Chorostecki, and Conrad Coates joined the cast in supporting roles. [4]

Filming

In September 2024, filming began in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada, including the areas of Saint John, Sussex and Norton. [6] Filming was scheduled to last until December 2024, [7] and officially wrapped on December 7. [8]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (September 30, 2024). "Steven Ogg Joins Revival Series Adaptation at Syfy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (November 21, 2024). "CM Punk Joins Syfy Series Revival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Petski, Denise (December 20, 2024). "Syfy's Revival Series Based On Comics Adds 8 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2024). "Syfy Picks Up Revival Series Based On Comics As Resident Alien Fate Remains In Limbo". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ McVicar, Brice (October 1, 2024). "Television series turns New Brunswick into Wisconsin". Telegraph-Journal . Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Leger, Isabelle (September 29, 2024). "Filming for U.S. zombie TV series underway in Saint John". CBC News . Retrieved October 1, 2024.
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