Swimming with Sharks (TV series)
| Swimming with Sharks | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Swimming with Sharks by George Huang |
| Written by | Kathleen Robertson |
| Directed by | Tucker Gates |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Samuel Lucas |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | David Grace |
| Cinematography | Brian Burgoyne |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Lionsgate Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | The Roku Channel |
| Release | April 15, 2022 – present |
Swimming with Sharks is an American television series starring Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger inspired by the 1994 film of the same name. The series premiered on April 15, 2022 on Roku.[1][2][3] The show, which is set and filmed in Los Angeles, was originally picked up by Quibi before it went under and endured a nearly 8-month COVID-19 pandemic production shutdown.[4]
Premise
The series follows a young female assistant at the center of a studio filled with manipulators and schemers - none of whom know she's poised to outwit them all.
Cast
- Kiernan Shipka as Lou Simms
- Diane Kruger as Joyce Holt
- Donald Sutherland as Redmond
- Thomas Dekker as Travis
- Finn Jones as Marty
- Erika Alexander as Meredith
- Ross Butler as Alex
- Gerardo Celasco as Miles
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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| 1 | "Chapter One" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
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Lou Simms (Kiernan Shipka) joins as a new intern at the office of Joyce Holt (Diane Kruger), the CEO of Fountain Studios. Joyce meets Meredith Lockhart (Erika Alexander) at her office trying to convince her to sell the movie rights of her books “Wanderlust Chronicles” but she appears reluctant. Joyce then asks her assistants, Travis (Thomas Dekker) and Alex (Ross Butler) to do everything to get a deal with Meredith; meanwhile Meredith seems to be in talk with another studio over the book rights. Lou bonds with Marty (Finn Jones), the VP of the studio at her first day at office. Joyce meets with her ailing mentor and studio chairman Redmond (Donald Sutherland) who is not happy with Joyce’s investment plans. In flashbacks, Lou's mother promises a young Lou that they will move to Hollywood someday. Lou follows Meredith to a bar washroom and seduces her to have sex; meanwhile Joyce who is marriaged to Miles (Gerardo Celasco) drives to meet a young guy and they have sex in her car. In flashbacks, Lou who appears to be in a rehabilitation center watches an motivational speech by Joyce; at present she has wall clippings of photographs and articles related to Joyce, hinting at her obsessed with Joyce. | ||||||
| 2 | "Chapter Two" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
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Meredith has finally decided to sell the book rights to Joyce. Marty invites Lou to a movie premier; but later Travis fires Lou. Joyce and Miles who are trying to have a baby struggle during sex. Meredith calls Joyce thanking her for sending Lou informing her about their encounter at the bar; Joyce ask Travis to bring back Lou. Redmond makes Joyce finger his mistress as a dying wish in exchange of promoting her; he later backtracks informing that he is regaining his health and is well aware of her expansion plans, warning her against going against his back. Lou accompanies Marty to the premier party where she meets Miles and seduces Marty. Lou is asked by Joyce to find Alex who is missing from office; Lou finds him drowned in a swimming pool at his home. | ||||||
| 3 | "Chapter Three" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
| 4 | "Chapter Four" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
| 5 | "Chapter Five" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
| 6 | "Chapter Six" | Tucker Gates | Kathleen Robertson | April 15, 2022 | N/A | |
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise. "'Swimming With Sharks': Kiernan Shipka & Diane Kruger To Star In Quibi & Lionsgate's Drama Series Update Of 1994 Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Jacobs, Meredith. "First Look at Kiernan Shipka & Diane Kruger in Roku's 'Swimming with Sharks' (VIDEO)". TV Guide. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha. "'Swimming with Sharks' Trailer: Kiernan Shipka Vows to Take Down (and Become) Diane Kruger". IndieWire. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt. "How Roku's Long-Delayed 'Swimming With Sharks' Reboot Takes Aim at Monstrous Hollywood Bosses". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2022.