The Last Frontier (upcoming TV series)

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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Production companiesPickpocket Entertainment
Apple Studios
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Network Apple TV+

The Last Frontier is an upcoming drama thriller television series created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D'Ovidio.

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Premise

A U.S. Marshal in the outskirts of Alaska must protect his town while he investigates the plane crash that set free multiple fugitives, now on the loose.

Cast

Production

It was announced in February 2023 that Apple TV+ had given a straight to series order for the project, with Jason Clarke set to star. [1] In February 2024, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Tait Blum, Dallas Goldtooth and Alfre Woodard were added to the cast. [2] [3] [4] [5] [1] [6]

Filming began on February 5, 2024 in Montreal, and is expected to run until October. [7]

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References

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