Small Axe (miniseries)
Small Axe is an upcoming British-American anthology series, created and directed by Steve McQueen. It is set to premiere on BBC One and Amazon Prime Video.[1]
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Genre | Drama |
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Original language(s) | English |
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Original release | September 25, 2020 |
The first three episodes will open the 58th New York Film Festival on September 25, 2020.[2]
Cast
- Letitia Wright as Altheia Jones-LeCointe
- John Boyega as Leroy Logan
- Malachi Kirby as Darcus Howe
- Shaun Parkes as Crichlow
- Rochenda Sandall
- Alex Jennings
- Jack Lowden
- Micheal Ward
- Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] |
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TBA | "Lover's Rock" | Steve McQueen | Steve McQueen and Courttia Newland | TBA |
TBA | "Mangrove" | Steve McQueen | Steve McQueen and Alastair Siddons | TBA |
TBA | "Red, White and Blue" | Steve McQueen | Steve McQueen and Courttia Newland | TBA |
TBA | "Education" | Steve McQueen | TBA | TBA |
TBA | "Alex Wheatle" | Steve McQueen | TBA | TBA |
Production
Development
In January 2014, it was announced Steve McQueen would write and direct an untitled series for either BBC One or BBC Two about the experience of Black people in Britain.[4] In August 2015, it was announced the series would air on BBC One.[5] In June 2019, Amazon Prime Video was announced to distribute the series in the United States, with Amazon Studios co-producing.[6]
Casting
In June 2019, it was announced Letitia Wright, John Boyega, Malachi Kirby, Shaun Parkes, Rochenda Sandall, Alex Jennings and Jack Lowden had joined the cast of the series.[7] In January 2020, Micheal Ward joined the cast of the series.[8]
Release
The first three episodes will open the 58th New York Film Festival on September 25, 2020.[3][9]
References
- White, Peter (September 10, 2019). "'Small Axe': BBC Unveils First-Look At Steve McQueen Period Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- Fleming Jr., Mike (August 3, 2020). "New York Film Festival Sets Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock' For Opening Night; Drive-Ins, Virtual Showings To Supplement Possible Lincoln Center Screenings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- Lang, Brent (August 3, 2020). "Steve McQueen's 'Lovers Rock' to Open New York Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
- Tartaglione, Nancy (January 10, 2014). "Steve McQueen, BBC Developing Drama Series On The Black Experience In Britain". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- Tartaglione, Nancy (August 26, 2015). "BBC Details Steve McQueen Drama; Sets Motown-Themed Series – Edinburgh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- White, Peter (June 25, 2019). "Amazon Boards '12 Years A Slave' Director Steve McQueen's Forthcoming BBC West Indian Drama 'Small Axe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- Wiseman, Andreas (June 26, 2019). "Letitia Wright & John Boyega Lead Cast In Steve McQueen BBC TV Drama 'Small Axe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- Kanter, Jake (January 16, 2020). "BAFTA Rising Star Nominee Micheal Ward Lands A Lead Role In Steve McQueen's 'Small Axe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- New York Film Festival 2020 Home Page