LOL (web series)
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LOL | |
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Created by | Ric Forster |
Directed by | Ric Forster |
Starring | Nicola Mahoney Bryony Seth Nico Mirallegro Dan Pye Toni Cummings |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Running time | 3-5 min. |
Release | |
Original network | distributed online |
Original release | November 29, 2008 present | –
External links | |
Website |
LOL is a web series exploring teen relationships, drug use and social networks. It premiered on Blip on 29 November 2008.[1] There are 20 webisodes in total, ranging between 2 and 5 minutes in length with the last webisode being 10 minutes long.[2] The series was self-funded, with initial help in kind from a local production company.[3] It was shot on a Red One digital cinema camera in 4K.[4]
Storyline[]
Fueled by peer pressure, 15-year-old Keely Cooper experiments with drugs and physical relationships. The series features a non-linear structure and contains flash forwards, showing scenes set 6 months later.
Characters[]
- Keely Cooper () – a bright, introspective 15-year-old who is overly self-critical.
- Jaz Nerini (Bryony Seth) – a headstrong, feisty 16-year-old who is experienced and just wants to have fun.
- Cam Spencer (Nico Mirallegro) – smart and witty, an easy-going guy who continually finds himself an outsider.
- Scott 'Dawber' () – a sixth form dropout whose main occupation is getting stoned.
- Milo Peet () – Cam's scheming friend, who enjoys causing misery for others.
- Tom 'Mase' Mason () – Kind and friendly, he tries to see the best in everything.
- Oliver Skellhorn () – Mase's mate, fling of Jaz's.
- Helen Cooper () – Keely's stressed-out single mother.
- PC Kane () – new to the job, PC Kane obeys the letter of the law. He hopes to impress DC Wells by helping find out what happened to Keely Cooper.
- James 'Jay' Garner (Andrew Sykes) – Keely, Cam and Jaz's teacher.
- Beth () – a new friend of Keely's.
Hollyoaks connection[]
The first three webisodes were filmed on the sets of British soap Hollyoaks at Lime Pictures in Liverpool.[5] In addition, the series stars Nico Mirallegro as Cam Spencer, who is best known for playing Newt in Hollyoaks.[6] Bryony Seth also appeared as series regular Debbie in Hollyoaks spin off Hollyoaks: In the city.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-12-07. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://newteevee.com/2009/12/11/lol-finds-drama-in-the-life-of-the-manchester-teen/
- ^ http://www.lolseries.com/show_photo.htm?photo=photos/albums/webisode8/DSC_1147-1000.jpg Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2009-12-16.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Nico Mirallegro". IMDb.
- ^ "Bryony Seth". IMDb.
External links[]
- 2008 web series debuts
- British drama web series