Debris (TV series)

Debris is an upcoming American science fiction television series that is being created, written, and co-executive produced by J.H. Wyman for Legendary Television and Universal Television. The series is set to premiere on NBC on March 1, 2021.[1]

Debris
Genre
Created byJ.H. Wyman
Starring
Music byRaney Shockne
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • J.H. Wyman
  • Jason Hoffs
Producers
  • Bonnie Benwick
  • Katie O'Hara
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Original networkNBC
Picture format1080i (HDTV)

Premise

The series follows the lives of two agents from two different continents, and two different mindsets, who must work together as a team when wreckage from a destroyed alien spacecraft has mysterious effects on humankind.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring
  • Anjali Jay as Priya Ferris, Jones' MI6 handler
  • Gabrielle Ryan as Dee Dee, Jones' younger sister
  • Sebastian Roché as Brill, another MI6 agent

Production

Development

The series was ordered as a pilot by NBC in January 2020, the first drama to be given a pilot order by the network for the 2020–21 season. The same day it was also announced that Jason Hoffs would be joining J.H. Wyman as co-executive producer.[2] On June 29, 2020, NBC picked up the pilot to series.[3] The series is set to premiere on March 1, 2021.[1]

Casting

On February 11, 2020, it was announced that Jonathan Tucker had been cast in the pilot as the male lead, in the character of Bryan Beneventi.[4] Shortly after, it was announced that Riann Steele had been roped in to portray the character of Finola Jones, the female lead.[5] The same month, it was announced that Norbert Leo Butz would be joining the series main cast as Craig Maddox.[6] On October 20, 2020, Anjali Jay was cast in a recurring role.[7] On December 18, 2020, Gabrielle Ryan joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[8] On January 26, 2021 Scroobius Pip was listed as being a main cast member.[9] On February 3, 2021, Sebastian Roché was cast in a recurring role.[10]

Filming

The series was one among a handful of pilots that were able to complete majority of filming before production was suspended across the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Filming for the remainder of the first season began on November 2, 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on April 5, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[12]

References
  1. Mitovich, Matt Webb (January 26, 2021). "NBC's Alien Spacecraft Debris Drama Gets Premiere Date, Fringe-y Teaser". TVLine. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2020). "'Debris' Sci-fi Drama From J.H. Wyman & Legendary Gets NBC Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  3. Thorne, Will (June 29, 2020). "Alien Spacecraft Drama 'Debris' Ordered to Series at NBC". Variety. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  4. Mitovich, Matt Webb (February 11, 2020). "Jonathan Tucker Lands Lead in NBC's Debris Pilot, About Crashed Alien Ship". TVLine. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (February 14, 2020). "'Debris': Riann Steele To Star In NBC Sci-Fi Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2020). "'Debris': Norbert Leo Butz To Co-Star In NBC Sci-Fi Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  7. Petski, Denise (October 20, 2020). "Steven Krueger Joins 'Roswell, New Mexico'; 'Debris' Casts Anjali Jay". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  8. Petski, Denise (December 18, 2020). "'Debris': Gabrielle Ryan To Recur On NBC Sci-Fi Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. Webb Mitovich, Matt (January 26, 2021). "NBC's Alien Spacecraft Debris Drama Gets Premiere Date, Fringe-y Teaser". TVLine. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  10. Petski, Denise (February 3, 2021). "Sarayu Blue Joins Apple's 'The Shrink Next Door'; NBC's 'Debris' Casts Sebastian Roché". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie (June 22, 2020). "NBC Commits To Filming 5 Pilots This Year, Rolls 5 To 2021 As 'La Brea' & 'Debris' Get On Path To Possible Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  12. "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. November 13, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
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