Exclusive: Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins (Freud’s Last Session) has signed on to star in Bruno Penguin and the Staten Island Princess, the latest film from director Nick Cassavetes. Billed as the first-ever major Hollywood production to shoot in Antarctica, the film also has Shia Labeouf (Padre Pio) in talks to star and will enter production in November.
Scripted by Daniel Barnz and Ned Zeman, Bruno Penguin is based on a Vanity Fair article from the latter which tells the true story of adventurous Swiss photographer Bruno Zehnder, a superb artist who spent the last 20 years of his life in Antarctica photographing Emperor penguins. He was obsessed by them – their kindness, the way they lived, their deep levels of affection for one another. Bruno spent his life trying to learn how to communicate with them and over time, the colonies grew to know him and return his fondness.
Scripted by Daniel Barnz and Ned Zeman, Bruno Penguin is based on a Vanity Fair article from the latter which tells the true story of adventurous Swiss photographer Bruno Zehnder, a superb artist who spent the last 20 years of his life in Antarctica photographing Emperor penguins. He was obsessed by them – their kindness, the way they lived, their deep levels of affection for one another. Bruno spent his life trying to learn how to communicate with them and over time, the colonies grew to know him and return his fondness.
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Generation (Genera+ion), the HBO Max original, has gotten picked up by Tubi and all 16 episodes of the series are now available. Watch a trailer of the first and only season in the video posted above.
Created by Zelda Barnza and Daniel Barnz, Generation centers on a diverse group of high school students whose fearless exploration of identity and sexuality challenges the antiquated social norms embedded in their conservative community. As they navigate the intricacies of growing up with the help (and hindrance) of their ever-present devices and social media, they lean on one another to cultivate unique voices and stamp their individuality on the world around them.
Generation was short-lived on the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer and although it was full of rich characters with plenty to explore for a second season, it was canceled after its first season. The show was recently removed from HBO Max as Wbd...
Created by Zelda Barnza and Daniel Barnz, Generation centers on a diverse group of high school students whose fearless exploration of identity and sexuality challenges the antiquated social norms embedded in their conservative community. As they navigate the intricacies of growing up with the help (and hindrance) of their ever-present devices and social media, they lean on one another to cultivate unique voices and stamp their individuality on the world around them.
Generation was short-lived on the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer and although it was full of rich characters with plenty to explore for a second season, it was canceled after its first season. The show was recently removed from HBO Max as Wbd...
- 2/1/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max’s “Genera+ion,” the cult show that was hailed for its honest and raw depiction of a group of queer Southern California high school students, has found a new home at Tubi after the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer pulled the title from its content library. All 16 episodes of the one-season dramedy will be available for streaming beginning Feb. 1.
“Thrilled to announce that @generationonmax has found a home for All @Tubi – all we ever wanted was to make people feel seen and now everyone can watch starting February 1st!!! We are thrilled. Please spread the word far and wide. With love and gratitude – Z, D & B,” executive producer Ben Barnz wrote on Twitter.
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“Thrilled to announce that @generationonmax has found a home for All @Tubi – all we ever wanted was to make people feel seen and now everyone can watch starting February 1st!!! We are thrilled. Please spread the word far and wide. With love and gratitude – Z, D & B,” executive producer Ben Barnz wrote on Twitter.
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- 1/6/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
There have been quite a few changes at Warner Bros. Discovery in recent months, including not only the cancellations of some of HBO Max’s original series, but also the removal of programming as well. Among the shows that were cut was Genera+ion, canceled in September 2021 but pulled from HBO Max’s library in August 2022. But now there’s good news, thanks to Tubi. “Thrilled to announce that @generationonmax has found a home for All @Tubi – all we ever wanted was to make people feel seen and now everyone can watch starting February 1st!!! We are thrilled. Please spread the word far and wide. With love and gratitude – Z, D & B,” reads a message from creators Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz and executive producer Ben Barnz, posted on Ben’s Twitter. Genera+ion, for one season, followed a group of high school students as they explore modern sexuality, testing beliefs about life,...
- 1/6/2023
- TV Insider
Generation duo Daniel and Ben Barnz are setting up shop at Amazon.
The couple and their We’re Not Brothers Productions banner have inked an overall TV deal with the retail giant/streamer to develop new projects. The pact, which also includes a first-look feature deal, arrives a few weeks after HBO Max canceled the high school-set YA dramedy after a supersized first season.
“We feel like we clicked our heels and ended up home. Amazon Studios’ dedication to championing queer, diverse voices absolutely inspires us — what an incredible gift to be at a place that shares our passion for ...
The couple and their We’re Not Brothers Productions banner have inked an overall TV deal with the retail giant/streamer to develop new projects. The pact, which also includes a first-look feature deal, arrives a few weeks after HBO Max canceled the high school-set YA dramedy after a supersized first season.
“We feel like we clicked our heels and ended up home. Amazon Studios’ dedication to championing queer, diverse voices absolutely inspires us — what an incredible gift to be at a place that shares our passion for ...
- 10/7/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
“Generation” has not been renewed for a second season at HBO Max, Variety has confirmed.
The teenage-centered dramedy was created by father-daughter duo Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, and premiered on the streamer on March 11. The show focuses on a group of high school students in Orange County, Calif. who explore their sexuality and life beliefs from within their conservative community.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Genera+ion,” said a spokesperson for HBO Max. “We are very proud to have partnered with Zelda and Daniel Barnz to faithfully and authentically represent LGBTQ youth with such a diverse group of characters and layered stories. We thank them and our wonderfully gifted cast for all their hard work and collaboration.”
“Generation” featured an ensemble cast including Nathanya Alexander as Arianna, Chloe East as Naomi, Nava Mau as Ana, Lukita Maxwell as Delilah, Haley Sanchez as Greta, Uly Schlesinger as Nathan,...
The teenage-centered dramedy was created by father-daughter duo Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, and premiered on the streamer on March 11. The show focuses on a group of high school students in Orange County, Calif. who explore their sexuality and life beliefs from within their conservative community.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Genera+ion,” said a spokesperson for HBO Max. “We are very proud to have partnered with Zelda and Daniel Barnz to faithfully and authentically represent LGBTQ youth with such a diverse group of characters and layered stories. We thank them and our wonderfully gifted cast for all their hard work and collaboration.”
“Generation” featured an ensemble cast including Nathanya Alexander as Arianna, Chloe East as Naomi, Nava Mau as Ana, Lukita Maxwell as Delilah, Haley Sanchez as Greta, Uly Schlesinger as Nathan,...
- 9/15/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has opted not to order a second season of the Lena Dunham-produced dramedy series Generation (official title style Genera+ion).
Created by Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz, who also directed, Generation was the first HBO Max pilot to go to series. Its 16-episode first season premiered on March 11 and ran in two parts, wrapping its run on July 8. The half-hour show follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Genera+ion,” HBO Max said in a statement. “We are very proud to have partnered with Zelda and Daniel Barnz to faithfully and authentically represent LGBTQ youth with such a diverse group of characters and layered stories. We thank them and our wonderfully gifted...
Created by Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz, who also directed, Generation was the first HBO Max pilot to go to series. Its 16-episode first season premiered on March 11 and ran in two parts, wrapping its run on July 8. The half-hour show follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
“We will not be moving forward with a second season of Genera+ion,” HBO Max said in a statement. “We are very proud to have partnered with Zelda and Daniel Barnz to faithfully and authentically represent LGBTQ youth with such a diverse group of characters and layered stories. We thank them and our wonderfully gifted...
- 9/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max’s “Generation” will return with new episodes starting June 17.
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Now streaming on HBO Max, Genera+ion follows Orange County, California, high school students searching for their identities in a world of lockdowns, relentless social media, and clueless parents. The series was developed by Zelda Barnz and her father, Daniel Barnz, (a Filmmaker 2007 25 New Face). Executive producers include Daniel’s husband (and Zelda’s father) Ben Barnz and Lena Dunham. The first eight episodes began filming in September 2020. The second half of season one wrapped in early April. Four cinematographers have worked on Genera+ion, including Sean Porter for the pilot, Yaron Orbach, Xavier Grobet, and on three episodes in season one […]
The post “It Was Surreal Seeing Rehearsals with Actors Kissing While Wearing Face Shields and Masks:” Dp Laura Gonçalves on Lensing Genera+ion first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “It Was Surreal Seeing Rehearsals with Actors Kissing While Wearing Face Shields and Masks:” Dp Laura Gonçalves on Lensing Genera+ion first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 4/23/2021
- by Daniel Eagan
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Now streaming on HBO Max, Genera+ion follows Orange County, California, high school students searching for their identities in a world of lockdowns, relentless social media, and clueless parents. The series was developed by Zelda Barnz and her father, Daniel Barnz, (a Filmmaker 2007 25 New Face). Executive producers include Daniel’s husband (and Zelda’s father) Ben Barnz and Lena Dunham. The first eight episodes began filming in September 2020. The second half of season one wrapped in early April. Four cinematographers have worked on Genera+ion, including Sean Porter for the pilot, Yaron Orbach, Xavier Grobet, and on three episodes in season one […]
The post “It Was Surreal Seeing Rehearsals with Actors Kissing While Wearing Face Shields and Masks:” Dp Laura Gonçalves on Lensing Genera+ion first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “It Was Surreal Seeing Rehearsals with Actors Kissing While Wearing Face Shields and Masks:” Dp Laura Gonçalves on Lensing Genera+ion first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 4/23/2021
- by Daniel Eagan
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
HBO Max has released the trailer for Generation, a new teen dramedy that explores the lives and sexualities of a group of Gen Z teenagers and their families. The first three episodes of the series premiere on March 11th.
Generation follows a group of diverse high school students navigating the ups and downs of modern sexuality via new technology, changing gender norms, and closeted queerness. The teens and their families face the added challenge of living within a conservative community, where attraction and what’s done in the bedroom are...
Generation follows a group of diverse high school students navigating the ups and downs of modern sexuality via new technology, changing gender norms, and closeted queerness. The teens and their families face the added challenge of living within a conservative community, where attraction and what’s done in the bedroom are...
- 2/11/2021
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Youth and sexuality are on a collision course in the official trailer for HBO Max’s upcoming series Generation.
The Lena Dunham-produced series will premiere Thursday, March 11 with three episodes (wrapping up its first eight-episode half on April 1; the season’s second part will drop later this year) and follows “a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community,” according to the official description.
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The Lena Dunham-produced series will premiere Thursday, March 11 with three episodes (wrapping up its first eight-episode half on April 1; the season’s second part will drop later this year) and follows “a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community,” according to the official description.
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- 2/11/2021
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
What better way to connect to today’s youths than to have one of their very own as a co-creator?
That’s what inspired Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz, the married creative duo behind Jennifer Aniston’s 2014 film “Cake” and 2008’s early-career Elle Fanning starrer “Phoebe in Wonderland.” In the past, Daniel typically served as writer and director, while Ben produced most of their work. But for their new HBO Max series “Generation,” they’ve added a third collaborator: 18-year-old daughter Zelda Barnz.
The Barnz family was on hand to discuss the new project as part of HBO Max’s session of the 2021 TCA Winter Press Tour, and they were joined by a fresh-faced cast of relative newcomers. The idea for a half-hour high school drama that addressed gender and sexuality in a frank and contemporary way came out of Zelda’s stories from her own life.
“This came from Zelda,...
That’s what inspired Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz, the married creative duo behind Jennifer Aniston’s 2014 film “Cake” and 2008’s early-career Elle Fanning starrer “Phoebe in Wonderland.” In the past, Daniel typically served as writer and director, while Ben produced most of their work. But for their new HBO Max series “Generation,” they’ve added a third collaborator: 18-year-old daughter Zelda Barnz.
The Barnz family was on hand to discuss the new project as part of HBO Max’s session of the 2021 TCA Winter Press Tour, and they were joined by a fresh-faced cast of relative newcomers. The idea for a half-hour high school drama that addressed gender and sexuality in a frank and contemporary way came out of Zelda’s stories from her own life.
“This came from Zelda,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
HBO Max released a trailer for the Lena Dunham-produced teen dramedy “Generation” on Thursday.
Described as a “dark yet playful half-hour series,” “Generation” centers on a group of high school students “whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.”
The series is set to premiere with its first three episodes on Thursday, March 11. Additional episodes will roll out every Thursday until April 1, with the final eight episodes of the season — delayed by the coronavirus pandemic — set to premiere later this year.
“Generation” was created by “Cake” director Daniel Barnz and his 18-year-old daughter Zelda Barnz, with the elder Barnz’s partner, Ben Barnz, also executive producing.
The ensemble cast, led by “Detective Pikachu” star Justice Smith, includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Chase Sui Wonders and Martha Plimpton.
Described as a “dark yet playful half-hour series,” “Generation” centers on a group of high school students “whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.”
The series is set to premiere with its first three episodes on Thursday, March 11. Additional episodes will roll out every Thursday until April 1, with the final eight episodes of the season — delayed by the coronavirus pandemic — set to premiere later this year.
“Generation” was created by “Cake” director Daniel Barnz and his 18-year-old daughter Zelda Barnz, with the elder Barnz’s partner, Ben Barnz, also executive producing.
The ensemble cast, led by “Detective Pikachu” star Justice Smith, includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Chase Sui Wonders and Martha Plimpton.
- 2/11/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
From executive producers Daniel Barnz, Zelda Barnz and Ben Barnz, Generation is the new kid on the HBO Max block. The new series may deal with the authentic lives of the modern teenager, from social media to sexuality and gender identity, but Generation is no Euphoria, said star Justice Smith.
“These are all very different stories,” he said during HBO Max’s leg of the Ctam press tour on Wednesday. “We’re in a new zeitgeist now where we’re accurately depicting adolescence what life is like.”
Inspired by Zelda’s high school experiences, Generation is a dark yet playful show that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. Like Smith, Daniel Barnz said that Generation differs from the Sam Levinson-created series in a number of ways, including its format.
“These are all very different stories,” he said during HBO Max’s leg of the Ctam press tour on Wednesday. “We’re in a new zeitgeist now where we’re accurately depicting adolescence what life is like.”
Inspired by Zelda’s high school experiences, Generation is a dark yet playful show that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. Like Smith, Daniel Barnz said that Generation differs from the Sam Levinson-created series in a number of ways, including its format.
- 2/10/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Outfest has launched its annual Outfest Screenwriting Lab and selected eight scripts that advance the visibility of Lgbtqia+ storytelling. This year’s fellows include Johnny Alvarez, Courtney & Hillary Andujar, Carlton Daniel Jr., Gary Jaffe, Raul Martin, Damon Royster, Cody Stickels & Kea Trevett, and Leandro Tadashi.
The Outfest Screenwriting Lab was established as a screenwriting contest in 1997 and has since become the cornerstone of Outfest’s education and mentoring program, Outfest Forward. Because this year’s Lab will take place virtually, it provided Outfest the ability to accept their largest cohort to date and extended the time frame of the Lab to five days. Fellows will meet with top industry showrunners, executives, and writers who will offer professional development and discuss trends within the industry.
The Lab roster of Lgbtqia+ industry leaders include showrunners Latoya Morgan, Derek Simonds (The Sinner), and M Dickson, alongside...
The Outfest Screenwriting Lab was established as a screenwriting contest in 1997 and has since become the cornerstone of Outfest’s education and mentoring program, Outfest Forward. Because this year’s Lab will take place virtually, it provided Outfest the ability to accept their largest cohort to date and extended the time frame of the Lab to five days. Fellows will meet with top industry showrunners, executives, and writers who will offer professional development and discuss trends within the industry.
The Lab roster of Lgbtqia+ industry leaders include showrunners Latoya Morgan, Derek Simonds (The Sinner), and M Dickson, alongside...
- 12/2/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has picked up to series the half-hour dramedy, Generation, marking the streamer’s first pilot to get a full series order.
Created by Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz who also directs, Generation is a dark yet playful half-hour following a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Dunham and Ben Barnz direct.
Generation’s ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
“Daniel and Zelda are an incredibly passionate team with true vision and authenticity, providing an inside look at the windy path many adolescents have to navigate as they come to terms with their identity and sexuality in Generation,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content,...
Created by Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz who also directs, Generation is a dark yet playful half-hour following a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Dunham and Ben Barnz direct.
Generation’s ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
“Daniel and Zelda are an incredibly passionate team with true vision and authenticity, providing an inside look at the windy path many adolescents have to navigate as they come to terms with their identity and sexuality in Generation,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content,...
- 12/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has given out a series order to the half-hour high school dramedy “Generation.” The project had been ordered to pilot at the nascent streamer earlier this year, meaning this is the first HBO Max pilot to get picked up to series.
The ten-episode series follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. The cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
The series was created by 18-year old Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz, with Daniel also having directed the pilot. Daniel serves as executive producers along with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, with Zelda co-executive producing. Lena Dunham executive produces under her Good Thing Going Productions banner.
The ten-episode series follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. The cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
The series was created by 18-year old Zelda Barnz and her father Daniel Barnz, with Daniel also having directed the pilot. Daniel serves as executive producers along with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, with Zelda co-executive producing. Lena Dunham executive produces under her Good Thing Going Productions banner.
- 12/5/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has given out its first pilot-to-series order to “Generation,” from executive producer and “Girls” creator Lena Dunham.
The duo behind Jennifer Aniston’s “Cake,” Daniel and Ben Barnz of We’re Not Brothers Productions, will direct and executive produce the project respectively. Their daughter, 18-year-old Zelda Barnz, created the series along with Daniel Barnz.
“Generation” is a “dark yet playful” half-hour that follows a group of high school students “whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community,” according to HBO Max.
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The cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
“I wanted to see myself and kids...
The duo behind Jennifer Aniston’s “Cake,” Daniel and Ben Barnz of We’re Not Brothers Productions, will direct and executive produce the project respectively. Their daughter, 18-year-old Zelda Barnz, created the series along with Daniel Barnz.
“Generation” is a “dark yet playful” half-hour that follows a group of high school students “whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community,” according to HBO Max.
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The cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Sam Trammell, Chase Sui Wonders with Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton.
“I wanted to see myself and kids...
- 12/5/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The upcoming HBO Max pilot “Generation” has found its main cast.
Justice Smith, Michael Johnston, Chloe East, Uly Schlesinger, Nava Mau, Haley Sanchez, Nathanya Alexander, Lukita Maxwell, Chase Sui Wonders, and Sam Trammel have all been cast in the pilot. It follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
They join previously announced cast member Martha Plimpton. Read the full character descriptions for each actor below.
“Generation” was created by Daniel Barnz, who will also direct the pilot. Daniel and Ben Barnz will also executive produce under their We’re Not Brothers Productions banner, with Lena Dunham also executive producing via her Good Thing Going Productions. Marissa Diaz of Good Thing Going will produce. Zelda Barnz, the 17 year old daughter of Daniel and Ben, will co-executive produce.
Justice Smith, Michael Johnston, Chloe East, Uly Schlesinger, Nava Mau, Haley Sanchez, Nathanya Alexander, Lukita Maxwell, Chase Sui Wonders, and Sam Trammel have all been cast in the pilot. It follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
They join previously announced cast member Martha Plimpton. Read the full character descriptions for each actor below.
“Generation” was created by Daniel Barnz, who will also direct the pilot. Daniel and Ben Barnz will also executive produce under their We’re Not Brothers Productions banner, with Lena Dunham also executive producing via her Good Thing Going Productions. Marissa Diaz of Good Thing Going will produce. Zelda Barnz, the 17 year old daughter of Daniel and Ben, will co-executive produce.
- 9/25/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Lena Dunham-produced HBO Max teen dramedy Generation has rounded out its robust cast with series regulars Justice Smith, Chloe East, Michael Johnston, Uly Schlesinger, Haley Sanchez, Nava Mau, Nathanya Alexander, Lukita Maxwell and Chase Sui Wonders. Sam Trammell joins the cast as a recurring character.
Created by Daniel Barnz, Generation also stars Martha Plimpton and is a dark yet playful half-hour dramedy that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. Barnz wrote the series with Zelda Barnz who also serves as co-executive producer.
Dunham executive produces for Good Thing Going Productions, with Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions. Zelda Barnz is co-executive producer. Marissa Diaz produces for Good Thing Going Productions.
Read the character descriptions below.
Justice Smith as “Chester”
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Created by Daniel Barnz, Generation also stars Martha Plimpton and is a dark yet playful half-hour dramedy that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community. Barnz wrote the series with Zelda Barnz who also serves as co-executive producer.
Dunham executive produces for Good Thing Going Productions, with Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions. Zelda Barnz is co-executive producer. Marissa Diaz produces for Good Thing Going Productions.
Read the character descriptions below.
Justice Smith as “Chester”
Hs Senior.
- 9/25/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Martha Plimpton has been cast in the HBO Max half-hour dramedy pilot “Generation.”
The series follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Plimpton will play Megan, a magnetic Adderall-fueled type-a Orange County mother whose core convictions clash with the values of her children’s generation. She is the mother of the show’s yet-to-be-cast female leads.
Plimpton won the Emmy for best guest actress in a drama series for her role in “The Good Wife.” She was previously nominated for best lead actress in a comedy series for “Raising Hope” and for best guest actress in a drama series for “Law & Order: Svu.” Her other recent TV credits include “Brockmire,” “Younger,” and “The Real O’Neals.” She is also well-known for her roles in films like “The Goonies,...
The series follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Plimpton will play Megan, a magnetic Adderall-fueled type-a Orange County mother whose core convictions clash with the values of her children’s generation. She is the mother of the show’s yet-to-be-cast female leads.
Plimpton won the Emmy for best guest actress in a drama series for her role in “The Good Wife.” She was previously nominated for best lead actress in a comedy series for “Raising Hope” and for best guest actress in a drama series for “Law & Order: Svu.” Her other recent TV credits include “Brockmire,” “Younger,” and “The Real O’Neals.” She is also well-known for her roles in films like “The Goonies,...
- 9/3/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Martha Plimpton (Raising Hope) is set as a lead in half-hour dramedy Generation, HBO Max’s pilot from 17-year-old Zelda Barnz, her father Daniel Barnz and executive producer Lena Dunham.
Written by Zelda and Daniel Barnz, Generation is a dark yet playful half-hour dramedy that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Plimpton will play Megan, the mother of the leading two roles that have yet to be cast. Megan is a magnetic Adderall-fueled type-a Orange County mother whose core convictions clash with the values of her children’s generation.
Dunham executive produces for Good Thing Going Productions, with Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions. Zelda Barnz is co-executive producer. Marissa Diaz produces for Good Thing Going Productions.
Plimpton earned two Emmy...
Written by Zelda and Daniel Barnz, Generation is a dark yet playful half-hour dramedy that follows a group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
Plimpton will play Megan, the mother of the leading two roles that have yet to be cast. Megan is a magnetic Adderall-fueled type-a Orange County mother whose core convictions clash with the values of her children’s generation.
Dunham executive produces for Good Thing Going Productions, with Daniel and Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions. Zelda Barnz is co-executive producer. Marissa Diaz produces for Good Thing Going Productions.
Plimpton earned two Emmy...
- 9/3/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has released info on three new series that they are using to build up their streaming service selection. All three new series are from Warner Bros. TV. The first in the lineup is Rules of Magic, based on the book that is the prequel to the book and 1998 film Practical Magic. The series is being created by Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones). Variety reports the following synopsis for the series:
Set in 1960s New York City, the series follows three troubled siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — who wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact, descendants of a bloodline of witches. The two sisters will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in “Practical Magic,” while their brother will leave an unexpected legacy.
Next up is the series Generation, which was created by 17 year old Zelda Barnz,...
Set in 1960s New York City, the series follows three troubled siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — who wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact, descendants of a bloodline of witches. The two sisters will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in “Practical Magic,” while their brother will leave an unexpected legacy.
Next up is the series Generation, which was created by 17 year old Zelda Barnz,...
- 8/21/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
HBO Max has ordered three pilots, including a prequel to the film “Practical Magic” titled “Rules of Magic.”
“Rules of Magic” is from “Jessica Jones” duo Melissa Rosenberg and Dana Baratta. The other two pilots are the Lena Dunham-produced “Generation” and the John Wells-produced “Red Bird Lane.”
“Rules of Magic” is set the 1960s and centers on the younger versions of Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens from the 1998 film. Franny and Jet were played by Stockard Channing and Diane Weist in the film, which starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. HBO Max has additionally ordered a writers’ room with a 10-script order. The project is set up at Warner Bros. TV with PatMa Productions’ Nina Tassler and Denise Di Nova as executive producers.
“Generation” is co-created, co-written and co-directed by Zelda...
“Rules of Magic” is from “Jessica Jones” duo Melissa Rosenberg and Dana Baratta. The other two pilots are the Lena Dunham-produced “Generation” and the John Wells-produced “Red Bird Lane.”
“Rules of Magic” is set the 1960s and centers on the younger versions of Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens from the 1998 film. Franny and Jet were played by Stockard Channing and Diane Weist in the film, which starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. HBO Max has additionally ordered a writers’ room with a 10-script order. The project is set up at Warner Bros. TV with PatMa Productions’ Nina Tassler and Denise Di Nova as executive producers.
“Generation” is co-created, co-written and co-directed by Zelda...
- 8/19/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Streamer HBO Max has set its pilot slate, handing out pilot orders to three projects — one-hour drama The Rules of Magic, from writer Melissa Rosenberg (Marvel’s Jessica Jones); half-hour dramedy Generation, from 17-year-old Zelda Barnz, her father Daniel Barnz and executive producer Lena Dunham; and hourlong Ya drama Red Bird Lane, from writer Sara Gran (Southland) and executive produced by John Wells.
The Rules of Magic, which also has received a 10-script order and has opened a writers room, and Red Bird Line hail from HBO Max sister studio Warner Bros TV, where Rosenberg and Wells are under overall deals; Generation is being produced by HBO Max.
Written by Rosenberg and & Dana Baratta (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), The Rules of Magic is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels The Rules of Magic and Practical Magic, the latter of which was adapted into the 1998 Warner Bros movie of the same...
The Rules of Magic, which also has received a 10-script order and has opened a writers room, and Red Bird Line hail from HBO Max sister studio Warner Bros TV, where Rosenberg and Wells are under overall deals; Generation is being produced by HBO Max.
Written by Rosenberg and & Dana Baratta (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), The Rules of Magic is based on Alice Hoffman’s novels The Rules of Magic and Practical Magic, the latter of which was adapted into the 1998 Warner Bros movie of the same...
- 8/19/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is continuing to build up its original programming slate with three new projects.
Variety has learned that the nascent streamer has given pilot orders to the half-hour dramedy “Generation” and the hour-long drama “Red Bird Lane,” as well as a pilot production commitment for the one-hour drama “Rules of Magic.” All three projects hail from Warner Bros. Television.
“Rules of Magic” is based on the novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman. “Practical Magic” was previously adapted into a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
Set in 1960s New York City, the series follows three troubled siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — who wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact, descendants of a bloodline of witches. The two sisters will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in “Practical Magic,...
Variety has learned that the nascent streamer has given pilot orders to the half-hour dramedy “Generation” and the hour-long drama “Red Bird Lane,” as well as a pilot production commitment for the one-hour drama “Rules of Magic.” All three projects hail from Warner Bros. Television.
“Rules of Magic” is based on the novels “Rules of Magic” and “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman. “Practical Magic” was previously adapted into a film in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
Set in 1960s New York City, the series follows three troubled siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — who wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. But the tumultuous times unearth the extraordinary discovery that they are, in fact, descendants of a bloodline of witches. The two sisters will become the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in “Practical Magic,...
- 8/19/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The HBO Max streaming service has announced with a trio of pilot orders that it is going into business with Melissa Rosenberg (Jessica Jones), John Wells (ER, The West Wing) and Lena Dunham (Girls).
Rosenberg is among the executive producers and writers for Rules of Magic, an “epic, generational family drama set in 1960s New York City” and in which three siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. Descended from a bloodline of witches, the three will deal with grief, war, bigotry and dark magic, not to mention a centuries-old curse designed to keep them away from love.
Rosenberg is among the executive producers and writers for Rules of Magic, an “epic, generational family drama set in 1960s New York City” and in which three siblings — Franny, Jet and Vincent Owens — wrestle with “abnormalities” that have kept them isolated. Descended from a bloodline of witches, the three will deal with grief, war, bigotry and dark magic, not to mention a centuries-old curse designed to keep them away from love.
- 8/19/2019
- TVLine.com
I have learned that Universal Television has let the options on the entire cast of its NBC’s drama pilot Prism lapse while the studio continues conversations with Netflix about picking up the project to series.
The move is not a surprise. As Deadline reported previously, Netflix intends to retool the Rashomon-Inspired project and shoot a new pilot if it picks up the drama. For that reason, Universal TV was not expected to hold onto most actors, whose options expire this weekend; it was just unclear whether any cast members would be asked to continue.
Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, was an early standout at NBC. It did not make the cut at NBC but Universal TV brass had been very high on the project and took it out immediately after the network passed on the pilot. The...
The move is not a surprise. As Deadline reported previously, Netflix intends to retool the Rashomon-Inspired project and shoot a new pilot if it picks up the drama. For that reason, Universal TV was not expected to hold onto most actors, whose options expire this weekend; it was just unclear whether any cast members would be asked to continue.
Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, was an early standout at NBC. It did not make the cut at NBC but Universal TV brass had been very high on the project and took it out immediately after the network passed on the pilot. The...
- 6/29/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix is in explanatory conversations with Universal Television about picking up former NBC drama pilot Prism to series, I have learned. I hear there has been considerable interest but sources stress that talks are in very preliminary stages and may not lead to a deal.
Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, was an early standout at NBC, landing one of the first two pilot orders at the broadcast network alongside Bluff City Law, which went to series.
Prism did not make the cut at NBC but Universal TV brass had been very high on the project and took it out immediately after the network passed on the pilot. The feeling was that Prism‘s content is more premium, so it was shopped to Svod services, with Netflix engaging in talks, I hear.
If a deal for Prism is reached,...
Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, was an early standout at NBC, landing one of the first two pilot orders at the broadcast network alongside Bluff City Law, which went to series.
Prism did not make the cut at NBC but Universal TV brass had been very high on the project and took it out immediately after the network passed on the pilot. The feeling was that Prism‘s content is more premium, so it was shopped to Svod services, with Netflix engaging in talks, I hear.
If a deal for Prism is reached,...
- 6/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Joe Tippett (Rise) and Colony alum Alex Neustaedter are set as series regulars opposite Malin Akerman and Mykelti Williamson in NBC’s legal drama pilot Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz.
Written and directed by Daniel Barnz, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Tippett will play Lucius King, Rachel’s second chair.
Written and directed by Daniel Barnz, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Tippett will play Lucius King, Rachel’s second chair.
- 3/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sara Rue has been cast in a series regular role in the NBC drama pilot “Prism,” Variety has learned.
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rue will play Alexis Boden, who is described as ambitious and views the trial as her “Serial” opportunity. Rue joins previously announced cast members Malin Akerman, Mykelti Williamson, Ramon Rodriguez, Chloe Wepper, David Alpay, and Brooke Smith.
Rue currently recurs on the ABC shows “The Rookie” and “American Housewife.” She also previously...
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rue will play Alexis Boden, who is described as ambitious and views the trial as her “Serial” opportunity. Rue joins previously announced cast members Malin Akerman, Mykelti Williamson, Ramon Rodriguez, Chloe Wepper, David Alpay, and Brooke Smith.
Rue currently recurs on the ABC shows “The Rookie” and “American Housewife.” She also previously...
- 3/5/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Sara Rue is set as a series regular in NBC’s Prism pilot, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz and Universal Television.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rue will play Alexis Boden. She’s ambitious and views the trial as her Serial opportunity.
She...
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rue will play Alexis Boden. She’s ambitious and views the trial as her Serial opportunity.
She...
- 3/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chloe Wepper (Good Trouble), The Lottery alum David Alpay and Brooke Smith (The Good Doctor) are set as series regulars in NBC’s Prism pilot, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz and Universal Television.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Wepper is Sophie Regen,...
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Wepper is Sophie Regen,...
- 3/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ramon Rodriguez has joined the NBC legal drama pilot “Prism” in a lead role, Variety has learned.
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rodriguez will play Eduardo Guaty, described as a hard-hitting prosecutor. He joins previously announced cast members Malin Akerman and Mykelti Williamson.
Rodriguez recently appeared in Season 4 the critically-acclaimed Showtime series “The Affair” and will appear in the show’s upcoming fifth and final season. He also played the villain Bakuto in the Marvel-...
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rodriguez will play Eduardo Guaty, described as a hard-hitting prosecutor. He joins previously announced cast members Malin Akerman and Mykelti Williamson.
Rodriguez recently appeared in Season 4 the critically-acclaimed Showtime series “The Affair” and will appear in the show’s upcoming fifth and final season. He also played the villain Bakuto in the Marvel-...
- 2/20/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ramon Rodriguez (Iron Fist) is set as a lead opposite Malin Akerman in NBC’s legal drama pilot Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rodriguez, who was sought after, fielding multiple pilot offers. will play hard-hitting prosecutor Eduarto Guaty.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Rodriguez, who was sought after, fielding multiple pilot offers. will play hard-hitting prosecutor Eduarto Guaty.
- 2/20/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mykelti Williamson has been tapped to co-star opposite Malin Akerman in NBC’s legal drama pilot Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Williamson will play Judge Henley.
Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz executive produce along with Mendelsohn and Weitz.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking, Is the right person on trial? Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Williamson will play Judge Henley.
Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz executive produce along with Mendelsohn and Weitz.
- 2/8/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
A Billions star is making a beeline for NBC.
Malin Akerman has joined the cast of NBC drama pilot Prism which focuses on a murder trial, with each episode being told from the perspective of a different key person involved.
“A provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved," reads the official logline.
"Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial?"
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"Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.”
Akerman is on board to play Rachel Lewis, public defender who will stop at nothing to...
Malin Akerman has joined the cast of NBC drama pilot Prism which focuses on a murder trial, with each episode being told from the perspective of a different key person involved.
“A provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved," reads the official logline.
"Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking is the right person on trial?"
Related: Showtime at TCA: Shameless Renewed, The L Word Revived and More!
"Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.”
Akerman is on board to play Rachel Lewis, public defender who will stop at nothing to...
- 2/8/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Malin Akerman has been cast in a leading role on NBC’s drama pilot “Prism,” TheWrap has learned.
The project is described as an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
The “Billions” star will play Rachel Lewis, “an Erin Brockovich-type force of nature,” who is described as “as empathetic as she is ruthless and a brilliantly passionate public defender.”
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Showtime...
The project is described as an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
The “Billions” star will play Rachel Lewis, “an Erin Brockovich-type force of nature,” who is described as “as empathetic as she is ruthless and a brilliantly passionate public defender.”
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- 2/8/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Billions' Malin Akerman is set as the lead of NBC’s legal drama pilot Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz.
Akerman had been among the most sought-after actors for pilots this season. As we reported this week, her deal for Billions — where she co-stars as Lara, wife of Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) — has been adjusted to enable her to pursue other series. She no longer will be a series regular on the Showtime drama but will continue to recur.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense,...
Akerman had been among the most sought-after actors for pilots this season. As we reported this week, her deal for Billions — where she co-stars as Lara, wife of Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) — has been adjusted to enable her to pursue other series. She no longer will be a series regular on the Showtime drama but will continue to recur.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Malin Akerman has been cast in a lead role of the NBC drama pilot “Prism,” Variety has learned.
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Akerman will play Rachel Lewis, described as an Erin Brockovich-type force of nature. Rachel is empathetic as she is ruthless and a brilliantly passionate public defender.
Akerman currently appears on the Showtime drama “Billions.” Variety has confirmed that Akerman will remain on that show, but will now appear in a recurring role. Akerman...
“Prism” is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into question everything we have seen so far and asking if the right person is on trial. Driven by an ensemble of complicated characters, the show lets the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Akerman will play Rachel Lewis, described as an Erin Brockovich-type force of nature. Rachel is empathetic as she is ruthless and a brilliantly passionate public defender.
Akerman currently appears on the Showtime drama “Billions.” Variety has confirmed that Akerman will remain on that show, but will now appear in a recurring role. Akerman...
- 2/8/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC is taking Malin Akerman to court. The Billions actress is joining the cast of Prism, a drama pilot that examines a single murder trial from multiple perspectives, TVLine has learned. Akerman’s character, an Erin Brockovich type named Rachel Lewis, is described as a “brilliantly passionate” public defender, equal parts ruthless and empathetic.
From Universal Television, Carol Mendelsohn Productions and We’re Not Brothers, Prism‘s pilot is being written and directed by Daniel Barnz, who will also executive-produce alongside Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz and Ben Barnz.
The pilot’s official logline is as follows: “A provocative exploration of a...
From Universal Television, Carol Mendelsohn Productions and We’re Not Brothers, Prism‘s pilot is being written and directed by Daniel Barnz, who will also executive-produce alongside Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz and Ben Barnz.
The pilot’s official logline is as follows: “A provocative exploration of a...
- 2/8/2019
- TVLine.com
NBC has given out pilot orders to two drama projects for the 2019-2020 season.
The first is titled “Bluff City Law.” The series is described as a character-driven legal drama that follows the lawyers of an elite Memphis law firm that specializes in the most controversial landmark civil rights cases. Led by legendary lawyer Elijah Strait and his brilliant daughter, Sydney Keller, they take on the toughest David-and-Goliath cases while navigating their complicated relationship.
“The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris serves as writer and executive producer on the project, with David Janollari and Michael Aguilar also executive producing. Universal Television will produce along with David Janollari Entertainment.
The second project is titled “Prism.” It is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into...
The first is titled “Bluff City Law.” The series is described as a character-driven legal drama that follows the lawyers of an elite Memphis law firm that specializes in the most controversial landmark civil rights cases. Led by legendary lawyer Elijah Strait and his brilliant daughter, Sydney Keller, they take on the toughest David-and-Goliath cases while navigating their complicated relationship.
“The Brave” creator Dean Georgaris serves as writer and executive producer on the project, with David Janollari and Michael Aguilar also executive producing. Universal Television will produce along with David Janollari Entertainment.
The second project is titled “Prism.” It is an exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different key person involved. Each new version of the facts ratchets up the mystery and the suspense, calling into...
- 1/10/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has kicked off its pilot season orders with green lights to two dramas, Prism, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz and Bluff City Law (working title) from The Brave creator Dean Georgaris, David Janollari and Michael Aguilar (Kidding). Universal Studios is the studio for both.
For the second time in three years, Georgaris has the chance to land two pilot orders in the same cycle as he also has high-profile romantic comedy project, The Baker and the Beauty, which has a put pilot commitment at ABC. In 2017, he had two pilots, The Brave and Las Reinas, one of which, The Brave, went to series.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in...
For the second time in three years, Georgaris has the chance to land two pilot orders in the same cycle as he also has high-profile romantic comedy project, The Baker and the Beauty, which has a put pilot commitment at ABC. In 2017, he had two pilots, The Brave and Las Reinas, one of which, The Brave, went to series.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. Prism is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in...
- 1/10/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC has put in development Prism, a Rashomon-inspired drama from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s We’re Not Brothers Productions, Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz and Universal TV, where Mendelsohn and Weitz are under an overall deal.
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different person involved. Driven by an ensemble of complicated and original characters, the Rashomon-inspired show will explore bias in the criminal justice system and let the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz executive produce along with Mendelsohn and Weitz. Universal TV produces in association with We’re Not Brothers and Carol Mendelsohn Prods.
The project is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film uses a...
Written by Daniel Barnz, who also directs, Prism is a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of a different person involved. Driven by an ensemble of complicated and original characters, the Rashomon-inspired show will explore bias in the criminal justice system and let the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Daniel Barnz and Ben Barnz executive produce along with Mendelsohn and Weitz. Universal TV produces in association with We’re Not Brothers and Carol Mendelsohn Prods.
The project is inspired by Rashomon, the 1950 Japanese period psychological thriller directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film uses a...
- 11/27/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Carol Mendelsohn is on the case for NBC.
The CSI co-creator is teaming with couple Daniel and Ben Barnz to develop a Rashomon-inspired drama called Prism for the broadcast network.
Picked up with a script commitment, the project is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of someone different who is involved. Driven by an ensemble of complicated and original characters, the drama will explore bias in the criminal justice system and let the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Daniel ...
The CSI co-creator is teaming with couple Daniel and Ben Barnz to develop a Rashomon-inspired drama called Prism for the broadcast network.
Picked up with a script commitment, the project is described as a provocative exploration of a murder trial in which every episode is told through the perspective of someone different who is involved. Driven by an ensemble of complicated and original characters, the drama will explore bias in the criminal justice system and let the audience ask if truth matters less than who can tell the most compelling story.
Daniel ...
- 11/27/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Coming-of-age story joins Annapurna’s early release slate.
Plan B, Annapurna and MacRo are lining up a feature about the queer black debate champion Ryan Wash.
MacRo will co-finance and produce the project alongside Plan B and We’re Not Brothers Productions’ Ben Barnz.
Daniel Barnz has been brought on to the direct the untitled film and will write with Wash, who adapts his own story, and Ned Zeman. Wash will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The film tracks the personal journey of Wash, a queer black debater from Kansas City who won the 2013 Cross Examination Association and National Debate Tournament championships and revolutionised the debate establishment itself.
He has continued to have an impact in the arena, recently coaching the 2017 Ceda and Ndt champions.
Plan B recently entered into a first-look deal with Annapurna and have Adam McKay’s biopic Cheney and an adaptation of James Baldwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk with Barry Jenkins...
Plan B, Annapurna and MacRo are lining up a feature about the queer black debate champion Ryan Wash.
MacRo will co-finance and produce the project alongside Plan B and We’re Not Brothers Productions’ Ben Barnz.
Daniel Barnz has been brought on to the direct the untitled film and will write with Wash, who adapts his own story, and Ned Zeman. Wash will also serve as an executive producer on the project.
The film tracks the personal journey of Wash, a queer black debater from Kansas City who won the 2013 Cross Examination Association and National Debate Tournament championships and revolutionised the debate establishment itself.
He has continued to have an impact in the arena, recently coaching the 2017 Ceda and Ndt champions.
Plan B recently entered into a first-look deal with Annapurna and have Adam McKay’s biopic Cheney and an adaptation of James Baldwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk with Barry Jenkins...
- 8/1/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Ryan Wash, an openly gay black debater from Kansas who won the 2013 Cross Examination Association and National Debate Tournament championships, will be the subject of a feature film that has been set up with powerhouse backers. Daniel Barnz has been set to direct and co-write the script with Wash and Ned Zeman, in a co-production between Plan B, Annapurna, MacRo and We’re Not Brothers, which Barnz runs with Ben Barnz. Annapurna will distribute the coming of age…...
- 8/1/2017
- Deadline
Updated: House Of Moore is back in development at ABC. The network originally bought the darkly comedic one-hour project, executive produced by Felicity Huffman, last season with a put pilot commitment. The dramedy, set in the fashion world, was rolled and is now ramping up again with Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain (The 100) joining as executive producers/showrunners. The gig stems from the duo’s overall deal at ABC Studios. House Of Moore, from Daniel and Ben Barnz’s…...
- 8/25/2016
- Deadline TV
ABC given a put pilot commitment to House Of Moore, a darkly comedic one-hour project set in the fashion world, which is executive produced by Felicity Huffman. The project, from creators Daniel and Ben Barnz, ABC Studios and Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment, is designed as a starring vehicle for American Crime leading lady Huffman. Written and to be directed by Daniel Barnz, House Of Moore is said to be similar in tone to The Devil Wears Prada and to…...
- 10/13/2015
- Deadline TV
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