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Revision as of 01:43, 22 September 2022
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production locations | Fort Langley, Vancouver |
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| Network | CBS |
Fire Country is an upcoming American television drama series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for CBS, starring Max Thieriot. It is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2022.
Premise
Bode Donovan is a young convict with a troubled past. Hoping to redeem himself and shorten his prison sentence, he joins a prison release firefighting program in Northern California. He ends up getting assigned to his hometown where he must work alongside former friends, other inmates and elite firefighters putting out the huge fires that plague the region.
Cast
- Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan
- Billy Burke as Vince
- Kevin Alejandro as Manny
- Diane Farr as Cheryl
- Jordan Calloway as Jake
- Stephanie Arcila as Arabella
- Jules Latimer as Everly
- Michael Trucco as Luke
Episodes
| No. | Title [1] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [1] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot"[2] | James Strong | Teleplay by : Joan Rater & Tony Phelan Story by : Joan Rater & Tony Phelan & Max Thieriot | October 7, 2022 | N/A |
| 2 | "The Fresh Prince of Edgewater" | Unknown | Unknown | October 14, 2022 | N/A |
Production
Development
In November 2021, CBS announced it was developing a series then known as Cal Fire from Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan & Joan Rater based on Max Thierot's experiences growing up in Northern California fire country.[3] In February 2022, the series was given a pilot green light.[4] In May, 2022 after participating pilot season, Fire Country formerly known as Cal Fire was given a series order by CBS. The pilot was written by Tony Phelan & Joan Rater with Max Thieriot as co-writer and directed by James Strong.[5] Tia Napolitano will server as the series showrunner.[6]
Filming
Filming on the series began in July 2022, in Vancouver and is scheduled to continue until December 2022. The town of Fort Langley is used as the fictional Northern California town of Edgewater.[7]
Casting
In February 2022, it was announced that Max Thieriot would star in the series.[8] In March 2022, Billy Burke and Kevin Alejandro were given lead roles in the pilot.[9] A few days later it was announced that Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway, Stephanie Arcila, and Jules Latimer would be appearing as series regulars.[10] In September 2022, it was announced that Michael Trucco would be joining the show in a recurring role.[11]
Broadcast
Fire Country is scheduled to premiere on October 7, 2022 on CBS.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Fire Country on CBS". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "(#FC101) "Pilot"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2021). "'Cal Fire' Drama From Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater & Jerry Bruckheimer Television In Works At CBS". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 4, 2022). "CBS Orders 'Cal Fire' Drama Pilot From Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater & Jerry Bruckheimer TV". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2022). "CBS Picks Up 3 Drama Pilots To Series, Passes On Comedy Pilots In Programming Shift". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2022). "'Fire Country': Tia Napolitano Set As Showrunner On CBS' New Max Thieriot Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (July 21, 2022). "New CBS Series FIRE COUNTRY From Max Thieriot Starts Filming in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 24, 2022). "Max Thieriot To Star In His CBS Drama Pilot 'Cal Fire'; 'SEAL Team' Future Uncertain, But There Are Positive Signs". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 2, 2022). "Billy Burke & Kevin Alejandro Join Max Thieriot As Leads In CBS Pilot 'Cal Fire'". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (March 8, 2022). "'Cal Fire': Diane Farr, Jordan Calloway Among Four Cast In CBS Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 15, 2022). "'Fire Country': Michael Trucco Joins CBS Drama". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (September 6, 2022). "In New Fire Country Trailer, Pros Teach Cons How to Battle a Blaze". TVLine. Retrieved September 18, 2022.