Under the Banner of Heaven (TV series)
| Under the Banner of Heaven | |
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Dustin Lance Black |
| Based on | Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer |
| Written by | Dustin Lance Black |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Andrew Garfield |
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| Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
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| Original network | FX on Hulu (US) Star+ (international) |
Under the Banner of Heaven is an upcoming true crime drama television miniseries based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. It is adapted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and directed by David Mackenzie. It will air in spring 2022.[1]
Premise
The faith of a Mormon police detective is shaken when investigating the murder of a woman that seems to involve the Church.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Detective Pyre
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Brenda Lafferty
- Sam Worthington as Ron Lafferty
- Denise Gough as Dianna Lafferty
- Wyatt Russell as Dan Lafferty
- Billy Howle as Allen Lafferty
- Gil Birmingham as Bill Taba
- Adelaide Clemens as Rebecca Pyre
- Rory Culkin as Samuel Lafferty
- Seth Numrich as Robin Lafferty
- Chloe Pirrie as Matilda Lafferty
- Sandra Seacat as Josie Pyre
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Ammon Lafferty
Production
Initially intended to be adapted as a film beginning in 2011,[2] it was announced in June 2021 that it would now be developed as a miniseries, with Dustin Lance Black retained as screenwriter and David Mackenzie serving as director. Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones were cast to star.[3] The cast was rounded out in August, with Sam Worthington, Wyatt Russell, Denise Gough and Gil Birmingham among the new additions.[4]
Filming began in August 2021 and was completed on December 21.[5][6][7]
References
- ^ "FX Is Ramping Up Originals: Thanks, Streaming". The Hollywood Reporter. February 17, 2022.
- ^ Warner Bros Acquiring Jon Krakauer's 'Under The Banner Of Heaven' For Ron Howard And Dustin Lance Black
- ^ Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In Limited Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’ For FX From Dustin Lance Black
- ^ Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell And Sam Worthington Among Those Joining Andrew Garfield In FX’s Limited Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’
- ^ Adaptation of Jon Krakauer nonfiction book on double murder to shoot in Calgary area
- ^ FX’s UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN Series Filming in Didsbury, Ab.
- ^ "FX Drama 'Under the Banner of Heaven' Taps 'Lingua Franca's' Isabel Sandoval to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
External links
- FX on Hulu original programming
- Upcoming drama television series
- English-language television shows
- Television shows based on non-fiction books
- Television shows filmed in Calgary
- Television series by Imagine Entertainment