DMZ (miniseries)
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Original network | HBO Max |
DMZ is an upcoming American dystopian streaming television miniseries, based on the comic book series of the same name by Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli, set to premiere on HBO Max.
Premise[]
Alma, a medic becomes a symbol of hope in a demilitarized Manhattan island while trying to also find her lost son during the Second American Civil War.
Cast[]
- Rosario Dawson as Alma
- Benjamin Bratt as Parco Delgado
- Freddy Miyares as Skel
- Hoon Lee
- Jordan Preston Carter
- Venus Ariel as Nico
- Jade Wu as Susie
- Rey Gallegos as Cesar
- Agam Darshi as Franklin
- Juani Feliz as Carmen
- Rutina Wesley as Athena
- Mamie Gummer as Rose
- Nora Dunn as Oona
- Henry G. Sanders as Cedric
Episodes[]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | TBA | Ava DuVernay[1] | Roberto Patino[1] | TBA |
2 | TBA | Ernest Dickerson[2] | Roberto Patino[3] | TBA |
3 | TBA | Ernest Dickerson[2] | Roberto Patino[3] | TBA |
4 | TBA | Ernest Dickerson[2] | Roberto Patino[3] | TBA |
Production[]
Development[]
In February 2014, it was announced that Syfy is planning on making a TV series adaptation of the comic with former Mad Men writers and executive producers Andre and Maria Jacquemetton, with Harry Potter and Gravity producer David Heyman as executive producer for the potential series.[4] On October 1, 2019, it was announced that HBO Max is developing a TV series adaptation of the comic with Ava DuVernay directing the pilot with Roberto Patino writing the pilot and as showrunner the series. It was also announced that DuVernay and Patino will both executive produce under their respective overall deals with Warner Bros. Television.[1] On November 19, 2020, HBO Max gave DMZ a limited series order. The limited series will consist of 4 episodes. Patino is set to write all of the episodes.[3] In July 2021, Ernest Dickerson joined the series as an executive producer and is set to direct three episodes.[2]
Casting[]
On January 22, 2020, Rosario Dawson was cast as Alma.[5] On February 6, 2020, Benjamin Bratt was cast as Parco Delgado.[6] On February 18, 2020, Freddy Miyares was cast as Skel.[7] Upon the limited series order announcement, Hoon Lee and Jordan Preston Carter joined the main cast.[3] On July 12, 2021, Rutina Wesley, Mamie Gummer, Nora Dunn, and Henry G. Sanders were cast in undisclosed capacities while Venus Ariel, Jade Wu, Rey Gallegos, Agam Darshi, and Juani Feliz were cast as series regulars.[2]
Filming[]
On October 1, 2019, the pilot was scheduled to go into production in early 2020,[1] with filming on the pilot wrapping on March 16, 2020.[8] Filming for the pilot took place in Atlanta.[9] Filming for the rest of the episodes wrapped in 2021.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Patten, Dominic (October 1, 2019). "Ava DuVernay Teams With HBO Max For 'DMZ' Pilot; DC Comic Depicts New American Civil War". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Petski, Denise (July 12, 2021). "'DMZ': Rutina Wesley & Mamie Gummer Among 9 Cast Additions; Ernest Dickerson & Carly Wray Join Creative Team Of HBO Max's DC Seriess". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f White, Peter (November 19, 2020). "'DMZ': HBO Max Hands Series Order To Ava DuVernay & Roberto Patino's Futuristic Civil War Drama, Based On DC Comic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 14, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 5, 2014). "Series Adaptation Of DC Comic 'DMZ' From 'Mad Men's Andre & Maria Jacquemetton, 'Gravity's David Heyman Set Up At Syfy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ^ Porter, Rick (January 22, 2020). "Rosario Dawson to Star in Ava DuVernay's 'DMZ' at HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 6, 2020). "DC Comics 'DMZ': Benjamin Bratt Joins HBO Max Pilot From Ava DuVernay". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (February 18, 2020). "HBO Max Pilot 'DMZ' Adds 'When They See Us' Star Freddy Miyares". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ DuVernay, Ava [@ava] (March 15, 2020). "That's a wrap. Thanks to the mighty crew and cast of #DMZ, led by the magnificent @RosarioDawson. Had an absolute blast!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 16, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ STEVES, ASHLEY. "Atlanta What's Filming: HBO Max's Series Adaptation of 'DMZ' + A Casting Opportunity". Backstage. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
External links[]
- Alternate history television series
- Dystopian television series
- English-language television shows
- HBO Max original programming
- Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios
- Television shows based on DC Comics
- Television shows set in New York City
- Upcoming drama television series