Wayne (TV series)
| Wayne | |
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| Genre | Action comedy |
| Created by | Shawn Simmons |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Production company(s) | Endeavor Content |
| Release | |
| Original network | YouTube Premium |
| External links | |
| Official YouTube Channel | |
Wayne is an upcoming American action comedy web television series created by Shawn Simmons set to premiere in January 2019 on YouTube Premium.
Premise
Wayne follows "15-year-old Wayne sets out on a dirt bike with his new crush Del to take back the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that was stolen from his father before he died. It is Wayne and Del against the world."[1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Mark McKenna as Wayne
- Ciara Bravo as Del
Recurring
- Joshua J. Williams as Orlando
Guest
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Iain B. MacDonald | Shawn Simmons | January 2019 |
Production
Development
On December 7, 2017, it was announced that YouTube had given the production a pilot order. The series was created by Shawn Simmons and will be executive produced by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Greg Coolidge, and Kirk Ward. The pilot episode was set to be written by Simmons and directed by Iain B. MacDonald. Production companies involved with the series include Endeavor Content.[2][3]
On April 23, 2018, it was announced that YouTube had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.[1] On September 21, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere in January 2019.[4]
Casting
Alongside the pilot order announcement, it was confirmed that Mark McKenna and Ciara Bravo would star in the series.[2] Alongside the announcement of the series order, it was reported that Joshua J. Williams had been cast in a recurring role and that Dean Winters and Mike O'Malley would make guest appearances in the pilot episode.[1]
Filming
Principal photography for the pilot episode took place in Ontario, Canada and lasted until December 12, 2017.[5] Filming for the rest of the series began on June 11, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and was scheduled to last until August 16, 2018.[6]
Release
Marketing
On September 21, 2018, a teaser trailer for the series was released.[4]
Premiere
On September 23, 2018, the series is scheduled to hold its world premiere during the second annual Tribeca TV Festival in New York City. Following a screening, a conversation will be held featuring members of the cast and crew including creator Shawn Simmons, actors Mark McKenna and Ciara Bravo, director Iain B. MacDonald, and writers and executive producers Greg Coolidge, Kirk Ward, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2018). "YouTube Orders 'Wayne' Action Comedy Series Produced By 'Deadpool' Writers". Deadline. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (December 7, 2017). "YouTube Red Orders 'Wayne' Comedy Pilot Starring Mark McKenna & Ciara Bravo". Deadline. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ↑ Larocque, Marc (December 16, 2017). "Brockton native is creator of new show made for YouTube Red". The Enterprise. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ↑ @WhatsFilmingON (December 8, 2017). "YouTube Red orders 'Wayne' comedy pilot starring Mark McKenna & Ciara Bravo. Currently filming in Ontario until December 12th" (Tweet). Retrieved July 24, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "In Production: Toronto and Ontario". ACTRA Toronto. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (August 22, 2018). "Bryan Cranston, 'Ray Donovan,' 'Shark Tank' and 'Law & Order: SVU' Set for Tribeca TV Fest". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2018.