Tell Me a Story (TV series)

Tell Me a Story
Genre Psychological thriller
Created by Kevin Williamson
Based on Érase una vez
by Marcos Osorio Vidal
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
Camera setup Single-camera
Production company(s)
Release
Original network CBS All Access

Tell Me a Story is an upcoming American psychological thriller web television series, based on the Mexican television series Érase una vez created by Marcos Osorio Vidal, that is set to premiere on October 31, 2018, on CBS All Access. The series was developed for American audiences by Kevin Williamson and stars Billy Magnussen, Kim Cattrall, Danielle Campbell, Paul Wesley, James Wolk, Dania Ramirez, Sam Jaeger, Davi Santos, Zabryna Guevara, and Dorian Missick.

Premise

Tell Me a Story takes "the world’s most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller. Set in modern day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge and murder."[1]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

On November 30, 2017, it was announced that CBS All Access had given Tell Me a Story a series order. The show is being developed for American audiences by Kevin Williamson and is based on the Mexican television series Érase una vez created by Marcos Osorio Vidal. Williamson is also set to write the series and executive produce it alongside Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor. The series is being produced by Kaplan's production company Kapital Entertainment.[2][3][4][5] On May 9, 2018, it was reported that Liz Friedlander would direct and executive produce the first two episodes.[1] On August 5, 2018, it was announced during the Television Critics Association's annual summer press tour that the series would premiere on October 31, 2018.[6]

Casting

In May 2018, it was announced that Billy Magnussen and Kim Cattrall had been cast in the series' lead roles.[1][7] In June 2018, it was reported that Danielle Campbell, Paul Wesley, James Wolk, Dania Ramirez, and Sam Jaeger had joined the main cast.[8][9][10][11][12] In July 2018, it was announced that Davi Santos, Zabryna Guevara, and Dorian Missick had been cast in series regular roles.[13][14] In August 2018, it was reported that Michael Raymond-James, Kurt Yaeger, Rarmian Newton, and Paulina Singer had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[15][16]

Filming

Principal photography for season one began on June 28, 2018 in New York City, New York.[17][18]

Release

On July 19, 2018, the series held a panel at San Diego Comic-Con in San Diego, California moderated by Entertainment Weekly's Henry Goldblatt and featuring executive producer Kevin Williamson as well as series stars Paul Wesley and James Wolk. The panel included the premiere of an exclusive teaser trailer for the series.[19][20] On August 5, 2018, a "sneak peek" trailer for the series was released.[6] On October 5, 2018, the official trailer for the series was released, first premiering during the series' panel at the annual New York Comic Con.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 9, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Billy Magnussen To Star In CBS All Access Thriller Series; Liz Friedlander To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 30, 2017). "CBS All Access Orders 'Tell Me A Story' Dark Fairytale Thriller Series From Kevin Williamson & Kapital Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  3. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (November 30, 2017). "Kevin Williamson Fairy-Tale Thriller Lands CBS All Access Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  4. ↑ Burt, Kayti (December 4, 2017). "Tell Me A Story: Kevin Williamson to adapt Spanish series". Den of Geek. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  5. ↑ Otterson, Joe (November 30, 2017). "CBS All Access Orders Dark Fairytale Series From 'Dawson's Creek' Creator". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Evans, Greg (August 5, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story' Trailer: Dark Fairy Tales Come Knocking This Halloween On CBS All Access – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  7. ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 23, 2018). "Kim Cattrall to Star in CBS All Access Series 'Tell Me a Story'". Variety. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Danielle Campbell To Star In Kevin Williamson's CBS All Access Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  9. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 11, 2018). "Paul Wesley To Co-Star In CBS All Access Series 'Tell Me A Story', Reuniting With 'The Vampire Diaries' EP Kevin Williamson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
  10. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 12, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': James Wolk To Star In Kevin Williamson's CBS All Access Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  11. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 12, 2018). "Dania Ramirez To Co-Star In CBS All Access Thriller Series 'Tell Me A Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  12. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 25, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Sam Jaeger To Star In CBS All Access Thriller Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  13. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 10, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Davi Santos To Co-Star In Kevin Williamson's CBS All Access Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  14. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 11, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Zabryna Guevara & Dorian Missick Cast In Kevin Williamson's CBS All Access Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  15. ↑ Petski, Denise (August 20, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story': Michael Raymond-James, Kurt Yaeger & Rarmian Newton Join CBS All Access Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  16. ↑ Petski, Denise (August 28, 2018). "Paulina Singer Joins 'Tell Me A Story'; 'Siren' Casts Natalee Linez". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Thursday, June 28 Filming Locations for Shameless, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Kitchen, & more! - On Location Vacations". On Location Vacations. June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Friday, June 29 Filming Locations for Venom, The Chi, John Wick 3, The Deuce, & more! - On Location Vacations". On Location Vacations. June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Comic-Con 2018 TV Schedule: When Are Your Favorite Shows Taking Over San Diego?". Variety. June 25, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  20. ↑ Bucksbaum, Sydney (July 19, 2018). "'Tell Me a Story' Will Showcase a Darker (and More Age-Appropriate) Version of Paul Wesley". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  21. ↑ Haring, Bruce (October 5, 2018). "'Tell Me A Story' Official Trailer Unleashed At New York Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
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