The Bondsman

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The Bondsman
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Created byGrainger David
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
Network Amazon Prime Video

The Bondsman is an upcoming American action horror television series created by Grainger David for Amazon Prime Video.

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Premise

A bounty hunter comes back from the dead and finds his job now has a demonic element. [1]

Cast

Production

In June 2023, it was reported that Prime Video commissioned eight half-hour episodes of the horror drama, created by Grainger David with Erik Oleson as showrunner and executive producer via his CrimeThink production company for whom Paul Shapiro also is executive producer. Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold and Chris Dickie executive produce for Blumhouse Television, as will Kevin Bacon and Grainger David. [2]

Filming took place in Grantville, Georgia in April 2024. [3]

Casting

In June 2023, Kevin Bacon cast in the lead role as an undead bounty hunter. [4] In January 2024, Jennifer Nettles was cast alongside Bacon. [5] In March 2024, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, Jolene Purdy joined the show in series regular roles. [6]

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References

  1. Otterson, Joe (29 June 2023). "Kevin Bacon to Play Undead Bounty Hunter in Prime Video Series 'The Bondsman' From Blumhouse TV". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. Gomez, Dessi (29 June 2023). "Kevin Bacon Cast in Prime Video's 'The Bondsman' Horror Action Series from Blumhouse TV". The Wrap. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. "Bondsman filming underway in Grantville". Times-Herald. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  4. White, Peter (29 June 2023). "Kevin Bacon To Star In Horror Action Series 'The Bondsman' For Amazon From Grainger David & Blumhouse TV" . Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  5. Cordero, Rosy (29 January 2024). "Jennifer Nettles To Star Opposite Kevin Bacon In 'The Bondsman'".
  6. Otterson, Joe (1 March 2024). "Kevin Bacon Amazon Series 'The Bondsman' Adds Four to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 1 March 2024.