The Lake (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Julian Doucet |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
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| Production locations | North Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Production company | Amaze Film + Television |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
The Lake is an Canadian comedy television series created by Julian Doucet for Amazon Prime Video. The series is Amazon's first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, and is scheduled to premiere on June 17, 2022.[1][2] In advance of the official series premiere, the first two episodes received a preview screening at the 2022 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.[3]
The plot is based in part on the real-life experiences of series creator Julian Doucet.[4]
Premise
After returning from abroad following a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.[5]
Cast and characters
- Jordan Gavaris as Justin, a gay man returning home to reconnect with family.[6]
- Julia Stiles as Maisy-May: Justin's picture-perfect step-sister.[5]
- Madison Shamoun as Billie: Justin's city-loving teenage daughter whom he gave up for adoption.[5]
- Terry Chen
- Travis Nelson
- Natalie Lisinska
- Jon Dore
- Carolyn Scott
- Declan Whaley
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original release date [7] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Unknown | Julian Doucet | June 17, 2022 |
Production
Development
In early August 2021, Amazon ordered its first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, The Lake. Julian Doucet serves as writer and executive producer, with Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence also executive producing under their production company Amaze Film + Television.[5] In May 2022, Jordan Canning and Paul Fox were revealed as directors.[2][8]
Casting
With the series announcement, Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles, and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. Jon Dore, Carolyn Scott, Natalie Lisinska, Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and Terry Chen were also cast.[5]
Filming
Filming began on August 5, 2021 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.[9][10] Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021.[5][11]
References
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 13, 2022). "Prime Video Sets 'The Kids In The Hall' Premiere & Reveals New Canadian Originals Programming Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Complex, Valerie (May 6, 2022). "Inside Out 2S LGBTQ+ Film Festival To Return In-Person And Announces Full Line Up For 32nd Year; 'Mars One' To Open Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ Barry Hertz, "Toronto’s Inside Out film festival returns to in-person screenings amidst leadership change". The Globe and Mail, May 6, 2022.
- ^ Sadaf Ahsan, "In Prime Video’s “The Lake,” Ontario actor Jordan Gavaris takes centre stage". Toronto Star, June 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2021). "Amazon Orders 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun As First Scripted Canadian Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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- ^ "Shows A-Z – The Lake on Amazon Prime". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Sternberg, Sabrina (June 2, 2022). "'The Lake': Julia Stiles Stars as Wicked Stepsister in First Trailer of Prime Video Series". Collider. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Atad, Corey (August 5, 2021). "New Canadian Comedy Series 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun Begins Production In Norther Ontario". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Canada, Amazon (August 5, 2021). "Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on The Lake, the First Scripted Canadian Amazon Original Comedy Series". CNW Group. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "The Lake - Production List". Production List. July 19, 2021. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.