Inventing Anna
Inventing Anna is an upcoming American drama web television miniseries created and produced by Shonda Rhimes, based on the New York Magazine article "How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People" by Jessica Pressler. The series is set to premiere on Netflix.[1]
Inventing Anna | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
Based on | "How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People" by Jessica Pressler |
Starring | |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
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Executive producer(s) |
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Producer(s) | Jessica Pressler |
Production company(s) | Shondaland |
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Original network | Netflix |
Cast and characters
- Julia Garner as Anna Delvey
- Anna Chlumsky as Vivian
- Katie Lowes as Rachel
- Laverne Cox as Kacy Duke
- Alexis Floyd as Neff
- Arian Moayed as Todd
- Anders Holm as Jack
- Anna Deavere Smith as Maud
- Jeff Perry as Lou
- Terry Kinney as Barry
- Jennifer Esposito as Talia Mallay
Production
Development
In June 2018, it was announced Netflix and Shondaland had acquired the New York Magazine article "How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People" by Jessica Pressler, turning it into a television series with Shonda Rhimes serving as producer and writer, alongside Betsy Beers.[2] David Frankel will direct and executive produce two episodes of the series, including the first.[3]
Casting
In October 2019, Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky, Katie Lowes, Laverne Cox, and Alexis Floyd joined the cast of the series.[4] Madeline Brewer was set to portray the role of Anna Delvey, but had to pass due to scheduling conflicts.[5] In November 2019, Arian Moayed, Anders Holm, Anna Deavere Smith, Jeff Perry and Terry Kinney joined the cast of the series.[6] In February 2020, Jennifer Esposito joined the cast of the series.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in October 2019.[8]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (July 20, 2018). "Shondaland Unveils Netflix Series Slate: 'The Warmth Of Other Suns', White House Drama 'The Residence', Ellen Pao Project, More".
- Andreeva, Nellie (June 8, 2018). "Shonda Rhimes Sets Netflix Series Based On Anna Delvey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "NETFLIX AND SHONDALAND UNVEIL CAST OF LIMITED SERIES INVENTING ANNA". Netflix. October 31, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 31, 2019). "Anna Chlumsky & Julia Garner Among 5 Cast In Shonda Rhimes' Netflix Series Based On Anna Delvey".
- Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2019). "Madeline Brewer and Keean Johnson to Star in Hulu's 'The Ultimate Playlist of Noise'". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- Otterson, Joe (November 7, 2019). "Shonda Rhimes' Anna Delvey Series at Netflix Adds Five More to Cast".
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (February 5, 2020). "Jennifer Esposito Joins Shonda Rhimes' Netflix Series 'Inventing Anna'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "Filming in October: Upcoming Series 'Inventing Anna' in New York". Production List. October 16, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.