Orphan Black: Echoes
Orphan Black: Echoes is a spinoff of the successful television series Orphan Black that premiered in 2012.[1] The spinoff was announced in 2019, and will be broadcast on AMC in 2023. The original series was broadcast by BBC America.[2]
Although the new series will feature new characters with no overlap with the previous cast, John Fawcett, one of the creators of the original is a creator of the new series.[3] Anne Fishko will be in charge of the series' writing staff, and will be an executive producer.[2]
Kristin Ritter will lead the new cast, as well as being another producer.[1] Other actors include Amanda Fix, and Avan Jogia.[3]
The first season will have ten episodes, during which, according to the producer's synopsis, “It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal,”[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Joe Otterson. New Orphan Black Series in Development at AMC (EXCLUSIVE), Variety magazine, 2019-03-12. “Sources stressed, however, that this would not be a spinoff or reboot of the original series, but rather a completely new story set in the same world. The producers are currently seeking a writer for the project and are looking to bring in multiple people to pitch different takes on what the show could be.” mirror
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Joe Otterson. ‘Orphan Black’ Sequel Series at AMC Sets Anna Fishko to Write (EXCLUSIVE), Variety magazine, 2022-02-04. Retrieved on 2022-02-06. mirror
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Makuochi Echebiri. 'Orphan Black: Echoes' Adds Avan Jogia and Amanda Fix, Collider, 2022-08-26. Retrieved on 2022-09-08. “However, some things will remain the same, as the new show will see the return of Orphan Black co-creators Anna Fishko and John Fawcett.” mirror
- ↑ Vlada Gelman. Orphan Black Offshoot Echoes Ordered to Series at AMC Networks, TV Line, 2022-04-06. Retrieved on 2022-04-06. mirror
- ↑ Nellie, Andreeva (July 28, 2022). Krysten Ritter To Star In ‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ AMC Networks Series.