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The Feed
Genre
Created byChanning Powell
Based onThe Feed
by Nick Clark Windo
Written byChanning Powell
Directed by
  • Carl Tibbetts
  • Misha Manson-Smith
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Channing Powell
  • Susan Hogg
  • Stephen Lambert
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkVirgin Media
Prime Video
Release2019 (2019)

The Feed is an upcoming American psychological thriller drama web television series based on the novel of the same name by Nick Clark Windo. It is set to premiere in the United Kingdom on the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel on Monday 16 September[1], and on Prime Video elsewhere.

Premise

The Feed takes place in London in the near future and follows "the British family of Lawrence Hatfield, the man who invented an omnipresent technology called The Feed. Implanted into nearly everyone’s brain, The Feed enables people to share information, emotions and memories instantly. But when things start to go wrong and users become murderous, the family is driven apart as they struggle to control the monster they have unleashed."[2]

Cast and characters

Production

Development

On February 8, 2018, it was announced that Amazon Prime Video, Liberty Global, and All3Media International had come together to produce a television series adaptation of Nick Clark Windo's novel The Feed. The series is set to be written by Channing Powell who also executive produces alongside Susan Hogg and Stephen Lambert. Carl Tibbetts is expected to direct multiple episodes.[3][4][5][6][7][8] On May 3, 2018, it was clarified that Powell was credited with the series' creation and that the series order was for a first season consisting of ten episodes.[2]

Casting

On May 3, 2018, it was announced that Guy Burnet, Nina Toussaint-White, David Thewlis, and Michelle Fairley had been cast as series regulars.[2]

Filming

Principal photography for season one was expected to commence in May 2018 in the United Kingdom. “The Feed” filmed scenes in Shrewsbury, England, in December 2018.[2] On January 11, 2019, filming took place at the Liverpool City Centre in Liverpool, England.[9]

Release

Distribution

The Feed will stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and across Liberty Global’s international platforms, including Virgin Media in the UK. All3Media International will distribute The Feed elsewhere worldwide, beyond the Amazon and Liberty Global platforms.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ward, Simon. "The Feed: First Look At The New Virgin Media Original Show". Virgin Media.
  2. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (May 3, 2018). "'The Feed': David Thewlis, Michelle Fairley, Guy Burnet & Nina Toussaint White To Star In Amazon Series From Studio Lambert". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (February 8, 2018). "Amazon, Liberty Global Order Psychological Thriller Series 'The Feed'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Flook, Ray (February 8, 2018). "Walking Dead's Channing Powell Sets Tech Thriller 'The Feed' at Amazon". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  5. ^ Clarke, Stewart (February 8, 2018). "Amazon, Liberty Global Order 'The Feed' From 'Walking Dead' Writer Channing Powell". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Sweney, Mark (February 8, 2018). "Virgin Media signs deal to make sci-fi series with Amazon". The Guardian. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Seal, Thomas (February 8, 2018). "Amazon and Liberty to Co-Produce Dystopian Show". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  8. ^ White, Peter (February 8, 2018). "Amazon/Liberty Global Back Sci-Fi Drama 'The Feed' From 'The Walking Dead' Producer & Studio Lambert". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Koncienzcy, Rebecca (January 11, 2019). "Here's why you may have seen 15 crashed cars in Liverpool city centre". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved January 11, 2019.