The Undoing (miniseries)

The Undoing is an upcoming American drama miniseries. Based on the novel You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz, the miniseries is set to premiere on HBO in the Fall of 2020. The series stars Nicole Kidman, is written and produced by David E. Kelley, and directed by Susanne Bier.

The Undoing
GenreDrama
Based on
You Should Have Known
by
Written by
Directed bySusanne Bier
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • David E. Kelley
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Per Saari
  • Bruna Papandrea
  • Susanne Bier
Editor(s)Ben Lester
Production company(s)
Release
Original networkHBO

Premise

The Undoing follows "Grace Fraser, who is living the only life she ever wanted for herself. She's a successful therapist on the brink of publishing her first book, has a devoted husband and young son who attends an elite private school in New York City. Weeks before her book is published, a chasm opens in her life; a violent death, a missing husband and in the place of a man Grace thought she knew, only a chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster, and horrified by the ways in which she has failed to heed her own advice, Grace must dismantle one life and create another for her child and herself".[1]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

On March 12, 2018, it was announced that HBO had been given the production a series order. The miniseries is set to be written and showrun by David E. Kelley who will also executive produce alongside Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, and Bruna Papandrea. Production companies involved in the series include Blossom Films, Made Up Stories, and David E. Kelley Productions.[1][3][4] On November 7, 2018, it was reported that Susanne Bier would direct every episode of the series and serve as an executive producer.[5] On March 8, 2020, it was announced that the series is set to premiere on May 10, 2020.[6] However, it was later delayed to fall 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Casting

Alongside the initial series announcement, it was confirmed that in addition to executive producing the series Nicole Kidman had been cast in the series' lead female role.[1][3][4] In November 2018, it was announced that Hugh Grant and Donald Sutherland had been cast in starring roles.[8][9] On January 28, 2019, it was reported that Noah Jupe had joined the main cast.[10] In March, Fala Chen, Édgar Ramírez, Lily Rabe, Ismael Cruz Córdova and Matilda De Angelis were added to the cast.[11][12][13] In April 2019, it was announced that Noma Dumezweni joined the cast.[14] Also in April 2019, it was announced that Michael Devine joined the cast.[15]

Filming

The show has filmed in New York City and Kingston, New York.[16][17] Planned filming on Shelter Island was cancelled due to objections from residents.[18]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie (March 12, 2018). "HBO Orders 'The Undoing' Limited Series With 'BLL's Nicole Kidman Starring & David E. Kelley Writing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  2. "Sofie Gråbøl Unravels HBO Mystery Of The Undoing". NordicDrama.com. January 25, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  3. Goldberg, Lesley (March 12, 2018). "Nicole Kidman to Star in HBO Limited Series 'The Undoing' From David E. Kelley". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  4. Holloway, Daniel (March 12, 2018). "Nicole Kidman, David E. Kelley Reunite for 'The Undoing' at HBO". Variety. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  5. Porter, Rick (November 7, 2018). "Nicole Kidman HBO Limited Series Names 'Night Manager' Emmy Winner as Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 7, 2018.
  6. Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 8, 2020). "'The Undoing' Trailer: HBO Sets Premiere Date For Nicole Kidman And Hugh Grant's Chilling Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  7. Auisello, Michael (March 26, 2020). "The Undoing Delayed: HBO Pushes Nicole Kidman Limited Series to Fall Due to Coronavirus Pandemic". TVLine. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  8. O'Connell, Michael (November 15, 2018). "Hugh Grant Joins Nicole Kidman in HBO's 'The Undoing'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  9. Petski, Denise (November 28, 2018). "Donald Sutherland To Star In HBO Limited Series 'The Undoing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (January 28, 2019). "'The Undoing': Noah Jupe To Star In HBO Limited Series With Nicole Kidman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  11. Fala Chen makes drama comeback with HBO miniseries
  12. ‘The Undoing’: Edgar Ramirez & Lily Rabe Cast In HBO Limited Series
  13. Petski, Denise (March 28, 2019). "'The Undoing': Ismael Cruz Cordova & Matilda De Angelis Join HBO Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  14. Petski, Denise (April 2, 2019). "'The Undoing': Noma Dumezweni Cast In HBO Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  15. "The Undoing: Cast and Details for Nicole Kidman HBO Limited Series". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  16. Welch, Rebecca (January 2, 2019). "Forest Whitaker Is Teaming With Netflix (and Santa Claus)". Backstage. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  17. Barry, John W. (June 24, 2019). "Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Donald Sutherland: HBO filming in Ulster this week". The Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
  18. Duboff, Josh (May 28, 2019). "Shelter Island Says Nope to Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant's New HBO Show". Vanity Fair. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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