The Feed (British TV series)
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Created by | Channing Powell |
Based on | The Feed by Nick Clark Windo |
Written by | Channing Powell |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
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Network | Virgin Media Prime Video |
Release | 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
- Guy Burnet as Tom Hatfield
- Nina Toussaint-White as Kate Hatfield
- David Thewlis as Lawrence Hatfield
- Michelle Fairley as Meredith Hatfield
- Chris Reilly as Gil Tomine
- Claire-Hope Ashitey as Evelyn
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
- ^ Ward, Simon. "The Feed: First Look At The New Virgin Media Original Show". Virgin Media.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (February 8, 2018). "Amazon, Liberty Global Order Psychological Thriller Series 'The Feed'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Flook, Ray (February 8, 2018). "Walking Dead's Channing Powell Sets Tech Thriller 'The Feed' at Amazon". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (February 8, 2018). "Amazon, Liberty Global Order 'The Feed' From 'Walking Dead' Writer Channing Powell". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Sweney, Mark (February 8, 2018). "Virgin Media signs deal to make sci-fi series with Amazon". The Guardian. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Seal, Thomas (February 8, 2018). "Amazon and Liberty to Co-Produce Dystopian Show". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links
- 2010s American drama television series
- English-language television programs
- Upcoming drama television series
- Amazon Video original programming
- Television series by All3Media
- Television series by Amazon Studios
- Television programs based on novels
- Psychological thriller web series
- Thriller web series
- Drama web series