Away (TV series)

Away is an upcoming American science fiction drama web television series, starring Hilary Swank[1] and created by Andrew Hinderaker. It is set to premiere on Netflix on September 4, 2020.[2]

Away
Genre
Created byAndrew Hinderaker
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Production company(s)
Release
Original networkNetflix

Premise

Away follows "Emma Green, an American astronaut who must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind in order to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous, three year-long mission. It is a series about hope, humanity and how ultimately, we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things."[3]

Cast and characters

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
1TBAEd Zwick[5]Andrew Hinderaker[3]September 4, 2020 (2020-09-04)

The ten episodes of the series include:[lower-alpha 1]

  • "Go", written by Andrew Hinderaker
  • "Negative Return", written by Jessica Goldberg
  • "A Little Faith", written by Janine Nabers
  • "Excellent Chariots", written by Ellen Fairey
  • "Half the Sky", written by Andrew Hinderaker
  • "Space Dogs", written by Jason Katims
  • "Half the Sky", written by Aditi Brennan Kapil
  • "Spektr", written by Jessica Goldberg
  • "Vital Signs", written by Chris Jones
  • "Home", written by Andrew Hinderaker

Production

Development

On June 10, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was set to be written by Andrew Hinderaker, inspired by an Esquire article of the same name by Chris Jones. Executive producers are expected to consist of Jason Katims, Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan. Hinderaker was set to serve as a co-executive producer and Rafi Crohn as a co-producer. Production companies involved with the series are to include True Jack Productions, 6th & Idaho, and Universal Television. Michelle Lee, former head of development at True Jack Productions, who was very involved with the project's development and sale to Netflix, was expected to be credited as an executive producer on the first episode of the series. Lee left True Jack Productions in December 2017. Jeni Mulein, who joined the production company as the new head of development in April 2018, was set to be credited as co-executive producer on the second through tenth episodes.[3][7][8] On October 19, 2018, it was reported that Ed Zwick had joined the production as an executive producer and that he would direct the first episode of the series.[5] On July 7, 2020, it was reported that the series is set to be released on September 4, 2020.[2]

Casting

On May 8, 2019, Hilary Swank was cast in a lead role.[1] On July 17, 2019, Josh Charles joined the cast in a starring role.[9] On August 8, 2019, it was announced Talitha Bateman, Ato Essandoh, Mark Ivanir, Ray Panthaki and Vivian Wu will play lead roles in the series.[10]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season began on August 26, 2019, and concluded on February 5, 2020, in North Vancouver, Canada.[11]

Release

On July 7, 2020, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for the series.[12] On August 10, 2020, the official trailer for the series was released.[13]

Notes
  1. Episodes are listed as they appear on the Writers Guild of America West website.[6]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 8, 2019). "Hilary Swank To Headline Netflix Space Drama Series 'Away'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  2. Petski, Denise (July 7, 2020). "'Away' Teaser Trailer: First Look At Jason Katims' Netflix Space Drama Series Starring Hilary Swank; Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2018). "Netflix Orders 'Away' Mission To Mars Series From Jason Katims & Matt Reeves". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  4. "Away – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (October 19, 2018). "Ed Zwick To Direct First Episode Of Netflix Mission To Mars Series 'Away'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  6. "Away". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  7. Otterson, Joe (June 10, 2018). "Netflix Orders Mars Mission Drama From Jason Katims, Matt Reeves". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  8. Goldberg, Lesley (June 10, 2018). "Jason Katims Space Drama Ordered to Series at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  9. Petski, Denise (July 17, 2019). "'Away': Josh Charles To Co-Star In Netflix Space Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  10. "NETFLIX ANNOUNCES CAST FOR ORIGINAL SERIES AWAY STARRING HILARY SWANK AND JOSH CHARLES". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  11. "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. November 22, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 28, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  12. Iannucci, Rebecca (July 7, 2020). "Hilary Swank Astronaut Drama Away Gets September Premiere at Netflix". TVLine. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  13. Petski, Denise (August 10, 2020). "'Away' Trailer: Hilary Swank Is Tested To The Max In Jason Katims' Netflix Space Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
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