Let the Right One In (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Jeff Davis (writer) |
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Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist |
| Written by | Jeff Davis |
| Directed by | Euros Lyn |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Location(s) | Vancouver |
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| Original network | TNT |
Let the Right One In is an American drama television series created by Jeff Davis for TNT. It is based on the best-selling novel of the same name written by Swedish novelist John Ajvide Lindqvist. Jeff Davis also serves as executive producer along with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements and Simon Oakes, with Euros Lyn directing the pilot. The first episode is scheduled to premiere in 2017.[1][2]
Premise
In a small Vermont town, 16-year-old Henry (Benjamin Wadsworth) is heavily bullied by his classmates. He is lonely and neglected by the adults around him. When a charismatic young girl by the name Eli (Kristine Froseth) moved to his hometown with her mysterious caretaker (Kristoffer Joner), they quickly become friends. Meanwhile, a series of strange murders occurs, which draws the attention of law enforcement.[3]
Cast and characters
- Benjamin Wadsworth as Henry[3]
- Kristine Froseth as Eli[4]
- Kristoffer Joner as Matheus Volk, Eli's caretaker[5]
- Thomas Kretschmann as Inspector Eriksson, a foreign police officer[3]
- Dakota Guppy as Eli at 12 years
- Darren Mann as Lukas, Henry's classmate
- Necar Zadegan as FBI Special Agent Sarah Church[6]
- Cameron Gellman as Kyle[6]
Development
A&E announced the development of the show in March 2015 after winning a bidding war with Showtime. The project was moved to TNT in early 2016, with Jeff Davis continues to serve as the show's creator as well as executive producer, along with Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios and Simon Oakes of Hammer Films. The pilot is produced by Tomorrow Studios in association with Turner’s Studio T.[1][7]
Filming
Filming of the pilot takes place in Vancouver from October 21, 2016 to November 10, 2016.[8]
References
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (2016-08-29). "Vampire Drama 'Let The Right One In' Gets TNT Pilot Order, Tomorrow Studios EPs". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2016-10-04). "'Let The Right One In': Euros Lyn Set To Direct TNT Vampire Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (2016-10-13). "'Let The Right One In': Thomas Kretschmann & Benjamin Wadsworth To Star In TNT Vampire Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2016-09-30). "'Let The Right One In': Kristine Froseth Set To Star In TNT Vampire Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- ↑ "TNT's 'Let the Right One In' Reboot Casts 'The Revenant' Actor in Key Role (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- 1 2 Petski, Denise (2016-10-21). "'Let The Right One In' & 'Narcos' Add Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- ↑ "A&E Remaking Swedish Vampire Drama 'Let the Right One In' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- ↑ "The Predator & Let The Right One In Will Be Filming in Vancouver". Retrieved 2016-10-21.