The Girls on the Bus

Last updated

The Girls on the Bus
The Girls on the Bus Title Card.png
Genre Political drama
Created by Amy Chozick
&
Julie Plec
Inspired byChasing Hillary
by Amy Chozick
Starring
Music by Blake Neely
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Carl Ogawa
  • Melissa Benoist
Cinematography
  • Joe Collins
  • Autumn Eakin
  • David Tuttman
Editors
Running time42–47 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Max
ReleaseMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14) –
present (present)

The Girls on the Bus is an American political drama television series created by Amy Chozick and Julie Plec, inspired by Chozick's 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary. It is produced by Berlanti Television, My So Called Company, and Warner Bros. Television Studios, and it premiered on Max on March 14, 2024. [1]

Contents

Premise

The Girls on the Bus chronicles 4 female journalists who follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.Title  [4] Directed byWritten by  [4] Original release date  [1] Prod.
code
1"Pilot" Jesse Peretz Teleplay by : Amy Chozick & Julie Plec
Television story by : Amy Chozick & Julie Plec		March 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)T64.10201
2"She's with Her"Marta Cunningham Rina Mimoun March 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)T64.10202
3"The Audacity of Nope" Marcos Siega Amy ChozickMarch 21, 2024 (2024-03-21)T64.10203
4"Two Americas" Maggie Carey Jenna RichmanMarch 28, 2024 (2024-03-28)T64.10204
5"Everything Is Copy"Marcos SiegaCandace Jackson & Amy ChozickApril 4, 2024 (2024-04-04)T64.10205
6"The Debate"Erica DuntonKevin A. GarnettApril 11, 2024 (2024-04-11)T64.10206
7"She Was Against It, Before She Was For It"DeMane DavisTawal Panyacosit Jr.April 18, 2024 (2024-04-18)T64.10207
8"Life Is a Highway" Kyra Sedgwick Tim Stack & Rina MimounApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)T64.10208
9"Slouching Towards Brooklyn"TBAJenna Richman & Kevin A. GarnettMay 2, 2024 (2024-05-02)TBA
10"The Everydays"TBAAmy ChozickMay 9, 2024 (2024-05-09)TBA

Production

The series first began development in August 2019 at Netflix, inspired by the novel Chasing Hilary by Amy Chozick, who created the series with Julie Plec. [5] However, by September 2021, Netflix had dropped the series, which would then move over to The CW and receive a rework by Chozick and Plec. [6] The series would again change networks in February 2022 to HBO Max, where it was issued a series order. [7] Melissa Benoist would enter negotiations to star in the series that same month as well as serve as a producer. [8] In June, Rina Mimoun joined the series to serve as showrunner, [9] while Benoist would be confirmed to participate in the series and Natasha Behnam was cast. [10] [11] In July, Christina Elmore joined the cast. [12] The following month, Brandon Scott was added to the main cast, while Scott Foley and Griffin Dunne were among several additions to the recurring cast. CNN anchor Abby Phillip would also join the production to serve as a consultant. [13] [2] In September, Carla Gugino would join in a lead role, [14] and Mark Consuelos would join in a recurring role in October. [15]

Production on the series had begun by October 1, 2022, when Chozick announced on Instagram that filming had wrapped on the pilot episode. [16]

Release

The series premiered on March 14, 2024, launching with its first two episodes, followed by a new episode every week until May 9 on Max. [1]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 55% approval rating with an average rating of 6.4/10, based on 20 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Girls on the Bus goes round and round a fictionalized campaign trail with high drama and ideals to spare, although it swerves bumpily between its frothy and civic-minded lanes." [17] Metacritic assigned a score of 64 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [18]

Notes

  1. ↑ Griffin Dunne is credited as "Special Guest Star" but is a recurring cast member. [2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Berlanti</span> American television writer and producer

Gregory Berlanti is an American screenwriter, producer and director of film and television. He is known for his work on the television series Dawson's Creek, Brothers & Sisters, Everwood, Political Animals, Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and You, in addition to his contributions to DC Comics on film and television productions, including The CW's Arrowverse, Titans, and the Doom Patrol. In 2000, Berlanti founded the production company Berlanti Productions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Melissa Benoist</span> American actress and singer

Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actress and singer. Her first major role was Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee (2012–2014), in which she was a series regular during the fifth season. She rose to widespread prominence for portraying the title character on the CBS / CW superhero series Supergirl (2015–2021), along with related media in the Arrowverse franchise.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Wood (actor)</span> American actor

Christopher Charles Wood is an American actor. He is known for his role as Kai Parker in the sixth season of the CW's television series The Vampire Diaries in 2014, after previously appearing on The CW's The Carrie Diaries in the role of writer Adam Weaver in 2013. He also starred in the 2016 CW television series Containment in the starring role of Atlanta police officer Jake Riley. From 2016 to 2018, he played Mon-El on the CW superhero series Supergirl. In 2021, Wood voiced He-Man in Masters of the Universe: Revelation. In 2022, he played Russell Hammond in the Broadway musical Almost Famous.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elizabeth Lail</span> American actress (born 1992)

Elizabeth Dean Lail is an American actress. She played the recurring role of Anna in the fantasy adventure series Once Upon a Time (2014), and starred as Amy Hughes in the supernatural series Dead of Summer (2016). Lail starred as Guinevere Beck in the psychological thriller series You (2018–2019), and as Jenny Banks in the NBC drama series Ordinary Joe (2021–2022). She portrayed Vanessa Shelly in the film adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy's (2023).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amy Chozick</span> American political reporter

Amy Chozick is an American writer, journalist and showrunner who previously worked for the New York Times. She is the author of a memoir, Chasing Hillary, about covering Hillary Clinton, and co-created the adaptation of the book to television series, The Girls on the Bus.

Yes, Norman Productions is an American film and television production company founded on October 27, 2017 by actress and producer Kaley Cuoco. It is known for producing the television series Harley Quinn (2019–present) and The Flight Attendant (2020–2022).

The Flight Attendant is an American dark comedy drama mystery thriller television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Chris Bohjalian. It stars Kaley Cuoco in the title role and premiered on HBO Max on November 26, 2020. In December 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 21, 2022. In January 2024, the series was canceled after two seasons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brownstone Productions</span> American film and television production company

Brownstone Productions is an American film and television production company founded by actress, director and producer Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman. It is known for producing films in the Pitch Perfect franchise, Charlie's Angels (2019) and Cocaine Bear (2023).

<i>Minx</i> (TV series) American comedy television series (2022–2023)

Minx is an American comedy television series created and written by Ellen Rapoport and starring Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson for HBO Max and later Starz. It aired from March 17, 2022 to September 8, 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Berlanti Productions</span> American film and television production company

Berlanti Productions is an American film and television production company founded by screenwriter, producer and filmmaker Greg Berlanti and producer Mickey Liddell.

<i>Bookie</i> (TV series) American comedy TV series (2023–present)

Bookie is an American comedy television series created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar Dorsey, Andrea Anders, Vanessa Ferlito, Jorge Garcia, Maxim Swinton, and Charlie Sheen. It premiered on Max on November 30, 2023. In January 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (February 6, 2024). "'he Girls On The Bus': Max Drama Series Starring Melissa Benoist Gets Premiere Date, First-Look Photos". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (August 30, 2022). "The Girls On The Bus Adds CNN's Abby Phillip As Consultant, Brandon Scott As Series Regular; Griffin Dunne Among 7 Set To Recur". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Laguerre-Lewis, Kayla (March 13, 2024). "The Girls On The Bus Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "The Girls on the Bus – Episodes". Writers Guild of America West . Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 28, 2019). "Netflix Nabs Julie Plec & Greg Berlanti Drama Series The Girls On the Bus Inspired By Amy Chozick's Hillary Clinton Campaign Memoir". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Del Rosario, Alexandra (September 1, 2021). "The Girls On The Bus: Series Adaptation Of Amy Chozick's Book Moves From Netflix To The CW". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 17, 2022). "The Girls On The Bus Moves To HBO Max With Series Order For Drama From Julie Plec, Amy Chozick & Berlanti Prods". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2022). "Melissa Benoist In Talks To Star In Girls On the Bus HBO Max Series From Berlanti Productions". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ White, Peter (June 23, 2022). "The Girls On The Bus: Rina Mimoun Joins HBO Max Series As Showrunner & EP". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  10. ↑ White, Peter (June 28, 2022). "Melissa Benoist Renews Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV As She Officially Boards The Girls On The Bus". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 30, 2022). "The Girls On The Bus: Natasha Behnam Joins Melissa Benoist In HBO Max Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 11, 2022). "The Girls On The Bus: Christina Elmore To Star In HBO Max Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  13. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2022). "Scott Foley Joins Girls On The Bus HBO Max Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  14. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 1, 2022). "Carla Gugino To Star In The Girls On The Bus HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  15. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (October 31, 2022). "Mark Consuelos Eyes The Presidency In The Girls On The Bus HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  16. ↑ Flook, Ray (October 1, 2022). "The Girls on the Bus: Melissa Benoist-Starrer Wraps Pilot Filming". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  17. ↑ "The Girls on the Bus: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  18. ↑ "The Girls on the Bus: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved March 15, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.