Orphan Black: Echoes
Orphan Black: Echoes is an upcoming American science fiction thriller television series created by Anna Fishko based on the original series created by John Fawcett and Graeme Manson. The series stars Krysten Ritter and is set in 2052 in the same universe as Orphan Black.[1] It is set to premiere in 2024 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America.[2]
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Created by | Anna Fishko |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Production location | Toronto, Ontario |
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Original network | AMC |
Cast
Main
- Krysten Ritter as Lucy, a woman who has undergone a procedure and has no memory of who she is
- Keeley Hawes as Kira Manning
- Amanda Fix as Jules, an adoptive teen of wealthy parents
- Avan Jogia as Jack, Lucy's boyfriend and a former army medic and single father
- Rya Kihlstedt as Eleanor, a neuroscientist
- James Hiroyuki Liao as Darros, a powerful self-made billionaire who runs the Darros Foundation
Recurring
- Reed Diamond as Tom, the Head of Corporate Security for the Darros Foundation
Production
In March 2019, it was reported that a new series set in the Orphan Black universe was in early development stages at AMC, to be produced by Temple Street Productions.[3] In February 2022, it was announced that Anna Fishko would be the writer of the show and that the series would follow a new story set in the same world as Orphan Black.[4] In April 2022, the series was greenlit and titled Orphan Black: Echoes.[5]
In July 2022, Krysten Ritter was cast in the lead role of Lucy and it was confirmed the first season would consist of 10 episodes.[6] In August 2022, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia and Keely Hawes were cast in co-starring roles,[7][8] and filming began in Toronto, Ontario.[9] Filming was completed by January 2023.[10] In October 2023, Rya Kihlstedt and James Hiroyuki Liao were announced as series regulars, while Reed Diamond was cast in a recurring role.[11]
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [12] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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1 | TBA | John Fawcett | Anna Fishko | 2024 | TBD |
2 | TBA | TBD | Sharyn Rothstein | 2024 | TBD |
3 | TBA | TBD | Amy Louise Johnson | 2024 | TBD |
4 | TBA | TBD | C. Quintana | 2024 | TBD |
5 | TBA | TBD | Anna Fishko | 2024 | TBD |
6 | TBA | TBD | Alex Delyle | 2024 | TBD |
7 | TBA | TBD | Anayat Fakhraie | 2024 | TBD |
8 | TBA | TBD | Julian Camillieri & Sharyn Rothstein | 2024 | TBD |
9 | TBA | TBD | Amy Louise Johnson & C. Quintana | 2024 | TBD |
10 | TBA | TBD | TBD | 2024 | TBD |
References
- Echebiri, Makuochi (October 12, 2023). "Krysten Ritter Is a Disoriented Clone in First 'Orphan Black: Echoes' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Russell, Shania (October 12, 2023). "Krysten Ritter joins the clone club conspiracy in Orphan Black: Echoes trailer". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Otterson, Joe (March 12, 2019). "New Orphan Black Series in Development at AMC (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Otterson, Joe (February 4, 2022). "'Orphan Black' Sequel Series at AMC Sets Anna Fishko to Write (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Gelman, Vlada (April 6, 2022). "Orphan Black Offshoot Echoes Ordered to Series at AMC Networks". TVLine. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Nellie, Andreeva (July 28, 2022). "Krysten Ritter To Star In 'Orphan Black: Echoes' AMC Networks Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 25, 2022). "'Orphan Black: Echoes': Amanda Fix & Avan Jogia Join Krysten Ritter In AMC Networks Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 30, 2022). "Keeley Hawes To Star In 'Orphan Black: Echoes' AMC Networks Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- "Keely Hawes Joins the Cast of AMC Networks' and Boat Rocker's Orphan Black: Echoes" (Press release). AMC Networks. August 30, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Gajjar, Saloni (March 30, 2023). "Orphan Black: Echoes welcomes Krysten Ritter to the clone club". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (October 12, 2023). "'Orphan Black: Echoes' Teaser: First Look At Krysten Ritter In AMC's Sci-Fi Thriller Spinoff; Rya Kihlstedt, James Hiroyuki Liao & Reed Diamond Join Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- "Orphan Black: Echoes – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved October 13, 2023.