The Rig (TV series)
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Created by | David Macpherson |
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Original language | English |
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Producer | Suzanne Reid |
Production location | Scotland |
Production company | Wild Mercury Productions |
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Original network | Amazon Prime Video |
The Rig is an upcoming supernatural thriller television series created by David Macpherson for Amazon Prime Video. The series is directed by John Strickland, and is the first Amazon Original to be filmed entirely in Scotland. The series is scheduled to be released in 2022, and will consist of six episodes.[1]
Premise[]
When the crew of the North Sea stationed Kinloch Bravo oil rig is due to return to the mainland, a mysterious fog rolls in and cuts off communication with the outside world. The crew will be driven to the limits of their endurance and loyalties and will be forced into a confrontation with forces that are beyond their imagination.[2]
Cast and characters[]
- Emily Hampshire as Rose Mason: The oil company representative and scientist, and a fresh face on-board the rig.[3][4]
- Iain Glen as Magnus MacMillan: The leader of the crew and the offshore installation manager of the rig.[4]
- Martin Compston as Fulmer Hamilton
- Mark Bonnar as Alwyn Evans
- Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite
- Owen Teale as Lars Hutton
- Richard Pepple as Grant Dunlin
- Calvin Demba as Baz Roberts
- Emun Elliott as Leck Longman
- Abraham Popoola as Easter Ayodeji
- Stuart McQuarrie as Colin Murchison
- Molly Vevers as Heather Shaw
Production[]
Development[]
In November 2020, it was announced that Amazon had greenlighted The Rig. The series is written and created by David Macpherson, and directed and executive produced by John Strickland. Derek Wax also executive produces, while Suzanne Reid produces. Wax's company Wild Mercury Productions produces the series.[5]
Writing[]
Work started on the series' scripts in December 2018.[6] Meg Salter and Matthew Jacobs Morgan serve as writers.[5]
Casting[]
In mid-March 2021, Emily Hampshire, Martin Compston, and Mark Bonnar were cast in key roles.[3] The next day, Iain Glen, Rochenda Sandall, Owen Teale, Richard Pepple, Calvin Demba, Emun Elliott, Abraham Popoola, Stuart McQuarrie, and Molly Vevers were cast.[4] Kelly Valentine-Hendry serves as the casting director for the series.[5]
Filming[]
Filming started on March 29, 2021, at an oil rig in Scotland, and at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh.[7][8][5] The series is the first Amazon Original to be filmed entirely in Scotland.[5] Filming wrapped in August 2021.[1][9][10]
References[]
- ^ a b Wehrstedt, Lisa (2 September 2021). "Martin Compston promises he doesn't die in 'first 10 minutes' of The Rig after that giant rug pull in BBC thriller Vigil". Metro. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2 September 2021). "'Line of Duty' Star Martin Compston's First Look in Amazon's 'The Rig' Revealed – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas; Nellie, Andreeva (17 March 2021). "'Schitt's Creek' Star Emily Hampshire Joins Amazon UK Series 'The Rig'; Scotland Shoot To Begin This Month". Deadline. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Andreas, Wiseman; Grater, Tom; Andreeva, Nellie (18 March 2021). "'Game Of Thrones' & 'Line Of Duty' Stars Among Cast To Join Amazon Thriller Series 'The Rig'". Deadline. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e Grater, Tom (3 November 2020). "Amazon Commissions UK Supernatural Thriller Series 'The Rig' With 'Bodyguard' Director John Strickland & Wild Mercury". Deadline. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Swarbrick, Susan (24 April 2021). "The Rig: David Macpherson on his Amazon Prime Video thriller". The Herald. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Daniels, Nia (29 March 2021). "The Rig starts filming in Scotland for Amazon". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ross, Alex (2 September 2021). "First look at Martin Compston's new drama The Rig". Planet Radio. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Robinson, Gregory (2 September 2021). "The Rig: First Look At Martin Compston's New Thriller Series". Tyla. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Horton, Tom (2 September 2021). "The Rig: First images offer glimpse of Martin Compston in new Amazon Prime Video series". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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External links[]
- Upcoming drama television series
- Psychological thriller television series
- Amazon Prime Video original programming
- English-language television shows
- Television shows filmed in Scotland