The Mysterious Benedict Society (TV series)

The Mysterious Benedict Society is an upcoming mystery adventure television series based on the young adult book series by Trenton Lee Stewart. It is set to debut on Disney+ in the summer of 2021.

The Mysterious Benedict Society
Genre
Based onThe Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationBritish Columbia
Production companies
DistributorDisney Platform Distribution
Release
Original networkDisney+

Premise

Four orphans, each possessing a unique skill, are summoned to a boarding school known as The Institute by an eccentric benefactor who wants them to stop a plot that could have consequences on a global level.

Cast
  • Tony Hale as Mr. Benedict and Mr. Curtain
  • Kristen Schaal as Number Two
  • MaameYaa Boafo as Rhonda
  • Ryan Hurst as Milligan
  • Gia Sandhu as Ms. Perumal
  • Mystic Inscho as Reynie Muldoon
  • Emmy DeOliveira as Kate Weatherall
  • Seth Carr as George ‘Sticky’ Washington
  • Marta Timofeeva as Constance Contraire

Production

Development

It was announced in November 2019 that a series order for an adaptation of the Trenton Lee Stewart was close to completion at Hulu. Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi wrote the pilot episode with James Bobin set to direct. Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer were set as showrunners for the series.[1] In November 2020, the series was moved to Disney+.[2]

Casting

Tony Hale was cast in February 2020 to portray twin brothers Mr. Benedict and Mr. Curtain.[3] Kristen Schaal, MaameYaa Boafo, Ryan Hurst, Gia Sandhu, Mystic Inscho, Emmy DeOliveira, Seth Carr, and Marta Timofeeva were added as series regulars in April.[4]

Filming

Filming was initially set to begin in mid 2020 in British Columbia, but was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It officially began filming on August 26, with scenes shot at Gastown in November.[2][6] Filming concluded on January 19, 2021.[7]

References
  1. Andreeva, Nellie. "'The Mysterious Benedict Society' Drama Based On Novel Nears Hulu Series Order". November 23, 2020. Deadline Hollywood.
  2. White, Peter (November 23, 2020). "'The Mysterious Benedict Society' Moves From Hulu To Disney+ Ahead Of 2021 Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie. "Tony Hale To Star In 'The Mysterious Benedict Society' Hulu Series Based On YA Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  4. Petski, Denise. "'The Mysterious Benedict Society': Hulu Drama Rounds Out Cast With Eight Series Regulars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  5. Ip, Stephanie. "COVID-19: B.C.'s film industry gets green light for safe return to set". Brantford Expositor. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  6. Shepert, Elena. "Filming for 'Nancy Drew' series to take place in North Vancouver park this weekend". North Shore News. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  7. "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. September 21, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 4, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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