Blood & Treasure
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Genre | Action–adventure |
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Directed by | Marc Webb |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
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Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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Original network | CBS |
Blood & Treasure is an upcoming action–adventure television series created by Matt Federman and Stephen Scaia that is set to premiere in the summer of 2019 on CBS. Federman and Scaia are also set to serve as writers and executive producer alongside Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, and Mark Vlasic.
Premise
Blood & Treasure centers on "a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. As they crisscross the globe hunting their target, they unexpectedly find themselves in the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization."[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Katia Winter as Gwen
- Michael James Shaw as Shaw
- James Callis as Hardwick
- Sofia Pernas as Lexi Vaziri
- Matt Barr as Danny
- Alicia Coppola as Dr. Ana Castilla
Recurring
- Anna Silk as Roarke
Production
Development
On November 30, 2017, it was announced that CBS had given a series order to Blood & Treasure, a new television series created and written by Matt Federman and Stephen Scaia. The series order was reportedly for a first season of thirteen episodes in which Federman and Scaia will also executive produce alongside Taylor Elmore, Ben Silverman, Marc Webb, and Mark Vlasic. Webb is also set to direct the series as well. Production companies involved in the series include CBS Television Studios.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
Casting
On March 12, 2018, it was announced that Katia Winter, Michael James Shaw, and James Callis had been cast in series regular roles.[9] On May 18, 2018, it was reported that Sofia Pernas had joined the main cast in the lead female role.[10] On June 15, 2018, it was announced that Matt Barr had been cast in the series' lead male role.[11] On July 25, 2018, it was reported that Alicia Coppola had joined the main cast.[12] On August 28, 2018, it was announced that Anna Silk had been cast in a recurring role.[13]
References
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (November 30, 2017). "CBS Orders Summer Action-Adventure Scripted Series 'Blood & Treasure'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (November 30, 2017). "CBS Gives Straight-to-Series Order to Summer Adventure Series 'Blood and Treasure'". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Action-Adventure Series Blood & Treasure Coming To CBS Summer 2019 - CBS.com". CBS. November 30, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (November 30, 2017). "'Blood and Treasure' Drama From 'Limitless' Team Goes Straight to Series at CBS". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Maglio, Tony (November 30, 2017). "CBS Orders 13-Episode Summer Event Series 'Blood & Treasure'". TheWrap. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ McLennan, Cindy (November 30, 2017). "Blood & Treasure: CBS Orders New Action-Adventure Series for Summer - canceled TV shows - TV Series Finale". TV Series Finale. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Busch, Jenna (November 30, 2017). "Blood & Treasure: CBS Orders Adventure Series for 2019". Coming Soon. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Malone, Michael (November 30, 2017). "CBS Orders Summer Series 'Blood & Treasure' | Broadcasting & Cable". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (March 12, 2018). "'Blood & Treasure': Katia Winter, Michael James Shaw & James Callis Join CBS' Action-Adventure Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 18, 2018). "'Blood & Treasure': Sofia Pernas Cast As Female Lead In CBS Action Summer Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ↑ Andreeva, Denise Petski,Nellie (June 15, 2018). "'Blood & Treasure': Matt Barr To Star In CBS Action Summer Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (July 25, 2018). "'Blood & Treasure': Alicia Coppola Joins As Series Regular In CBS Action Summer Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (August 28, 2018). "'Blood & Treasure': Anna Silk To Recur In CBS Action Summer Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2018.