In Beacon Heights, a seemingly perfect town, a group of three college
friends struggle with the stress of being overachievers. In the aftermath
of the town’s first murder, each Perfectionist hides behind a secret, a
lie and an alibi. (Freeform/Allyson Riggs)Freeform announced new and returning series on Tuesday, including Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, whose cast includes current General Hospital actress Hayley Erin.
The recently re-branded network continues to build its roster of quality programming that speaks to the young adult consumer who has embraced its authenticity, evident in recent multi-platform hits "grown-ish," "Siren" and the critically acclaimed "The Bold Type." In addition to strong female representation on-screen, the network champions and has built an impressive, inclusive roster behind the scenes. Half of Freeform's episodic directors are female, diverse, or Lgbtq, 60% of series writers are female or diverse, and every original series on the network has a female producer.
friends struggle with the stress of being overachievers. In the aftermath
of the town’s first murder, each Perfectionist hides behind a secret, a
lie and an alibi. (Freeform/Allyson Riggs)Freeform announced new and returning series on Tuesday, including Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, whose cast includes current General Hospital actress Hayley Erin.
The recently re-branded network continues to build its roster of quality programming that speaks to the young adult consumer who has embraced its authenticity, evident in recent multi-platform hits "grown-ish," "Siren" and the critically acclaimed "The Bold Type." In addition to strong female representation on-screen, the network champions and has built an impressive, inclusive roster behind the scenes. Half of Freeform's episodic directors are female, diverse, or Lgbtq, 60% of series writers are female or diverse, and every original series on the network has a female producer.
- 5/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Ahead of the May 24 season 1 finale, Freeform has picked up a second season of its hit mermaid thriller Siren. The network ordered a 16-episode Season 2, up from 10 episodes this season. The renewal was announced just ahead of the network’s upfront presentation today in New York City.
Siren has been a ratings success for Freeform, debuting as the No. 1 new cable drama with young women 18-34 and 12-34.
Co-created by Eric Wald and Dean White, Siren is an epic tale about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. The arrival of a mysterious girl, Ryn (Eline Powell), wreaks havoc on the small fishing town as she proves the folklore true. Using their resources, marine biologists Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola) must work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land...
Siren has been a ratings success for Freeform, debuting as the No. 1 new cable drama with young women 18-34 and 12-34.
Co-created by Eric Wald and Dean White, Siren is an epic tale about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. The arrival of a mysterious girl, Ryn (Eline Powell), wreaks havoc on the small fishing town as she proves the folklore true. Using their resources, marine biologists Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola) must work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land...
- 5/15/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sneak Peek new footage from Freeform's upcoming one-hour 'mermaid' drama series "Siren", debuting June 2018 :
"...'Bristol Cove' is a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to 'mermaids'.
"When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean..."
Cast includes Alex Roe ("The 5th Wave") as 'Ben', a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to 'Ryn', a mysterious new girl in town played by Eline Powell ("Game of Thrones"), who is a strange young woman with a deep dark secret.
Fola Evans-Akingbola ("An American Exorcism") stars as 'Maddie', also a marine biologist who works with 'Ben', and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun ("Life’s a Drag") stars as 'Xander', a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover...
"...'Bristol Cove' is a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to 'mermaids'.
"When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean..."
Cast includes Alex Roe ("The 5th Wave") as 'Ben', a bright marine biologist who finds himself drawn to 'Ryn', a mysterious new girl in town played by Eline Powell ("Game of Thrones"), who is a strange young woman with a deep dark secret.
Fola Evans-Akingbola ("An American Exorcism") stars as 'Maddie', also a marine biologist who works with 'Ben', and is highly suspicious of Ryn. Ian Verdun ("Life’s a Drag") stars as 'Xander', a deep sea fisherman on a quest to uncover...
- 10/31/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Production has begun in Vancouver on The Deep TV show pilot for Freeform, and the cast is set. Alex Roe stars as marine biologist, Ben, opposite Eline Powell's Ryn, a mysterious new girl in the town of Bristol Cove. Fola Evans-Akingbola will play Ben's co-worker Maddie, who is suspicious of the newcomer.Ian Verdun is set as Xander, a deep sea fisherman searching for the truth. Rena Owen is the eccentric Helen. She may know more about the mermaids than she admits. The Deep is based on a story by Eric Wald and Dean White. Wald wrote the pilot teleplay and executive produces with White. Scott Stewart is directing. Showrunner Emily Whitesell is also executive producing, as are Brad Luff, Nate Hopper, and Rd Robb.
- 10/6/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mermaids are coming to Freeform — and not the kind that pal around with singing crabs.
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The network on Monday officially announced a pick-up for The Deep, a drama pilot about the impending battle between mer-folk and surface dwellers. Production begins in Vancouver this September.
Set in the coastal town of Bristol Cove — known for once allegedly being home to mermaids — The Deep ignites a “battle between man and sea” as the “predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean.”
“The Deep is a very...
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The network on Monday officially announced a pick-up for The Deep, a drama pilot about the impending battle between mer-folk and surface dwellers. Production begins in Vancouver this September.
Set in the coastal town of Bristol Cove — known for once allegedly being home to mermaids — The Deep ignites a “battle between man and sea” as the “predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean.”
“The Deep is a very...
- 7/25/2016
- TVLine.com
Freeform, the network formerly known as ABC Family, has given the green light for the drama pilot "The Deep". Production begins this September in Vancouver.
The story is set in Bristol Cove, a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a vicious turn.
Emily Whitesell ("Finding Carter") will serve as showrunner while Scott Stewart ("Dominion") will direct the pilot from a script by Eric Wald and Dean White. Wald, White, Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and Rd Robb will executive produce.
Source: Variety...
The story is set in Bristol Cove, a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a vicious turn.
Emily Whitesell ("Finding Carter") will serve as showrunner while Scott Stewart ("Dominion") will direct the pilot from a script by Eric Wald and Dean White. Wald, White, Brad Luff, Nate Hopper and Rd Robb will executive produce.
Source: Variety...
- 7/25/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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