Dead Boy Detectives (TV series)

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Dead Boy Detectives
Genre
Based on
Developed bySteve Yockey
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLangley, Canada
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Related
The Sandman

Dead Boy Detectives is an upcoming supernatural horror detective-comedy television series developed by Steve Yockey based on the DC Comics characters of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.[1] It is set to premiere on Netflix on April 25, 2024.[2][3]

Premise[edit]

The series follows Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who decided not to enter the afterlife and stay on Earth and investigate crimes that involve the supernatural.

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

Recurring[edit]

Additionally, Kirby Howell-Baptiste is set to reprise her role as Death from The Sandman (2022–present).[4]

Episodes[edit]

No.Title [5]Directed byWritten by [1]Original release date [6]
1"The Case of Crystal Palace"Lee Toland Krieger[7]Steve YockeyApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
2"The Case of the Dandelion Shrine"TBAShoshana SachiApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
3"The Case of the Devlin House"TBAIan Weinreich & Kristy LowreyApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
4"The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers"TBAJoshua Conkel & Kristin Layne TuckerApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
5"The Case of the Two Dead Dragons"TBAKelli Breslin & Jeremy KaufmanApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
6"The Case of the Creeping Forest"TBABeth Schwartz & Oscar BalderramaApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
7"The Case of the Very Long Stairway"TBASteve YockeyApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)
8"The Case of the Hungry Snake"Pete Chatmon[8]Ross MaxwellApril 25, 2024 (2024-04-25)

Glen Winter, Cheryl Dunye, Andi Armaganian, Amanda Tapping, and Richard Speight will direct episodes of the series.[9]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

On September 3, 2021, Variety reported that HBO Max ordered a pilot for a potential Dead Boy Detectives series, then-intended as a spin-off of Doom Patrol, with Steve Yockey as writer and executive-producer alongside Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden.[10] On April 14, 2022, HBO Max gave the production a series order, with Yockey set as showrunner;[11] Beth Schwartz was attached as co-showrunner that September.[12] On February 24, 2023, the series was moved from HBO Max to Netflix. The series was reportedly moved due to being incompatible with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans to have HBO Max's DC shows be set in the DC Universe, as well as due to HBO Max's inability to market the series before 2024.[13] On April 20, 2023, Neil Gaiman confirmed the series would be set in the same universe as The Sandman;[14] Gaiman was announced as an additional executive-producer that November.[15]

Casting[edit]

In November 2021, George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Alexander Calvert, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Yuyu Kitamura, and Jenn Lyon were cast.[16][17] Lukas Gage replaced Calvert in September 2022.[12] In October 2022, Michael Beach, Joshua Colley, and Lindsey Gort joined the cast in recurring capacities.[18] A month later, Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins, and David Iacono were cast.[19][20] In April 2024, Kirby Howell-Baptiste was revealed to be reprising her Sandman role as Death.[4]

Filming[edit]

The pilot episode was filmed between December 2021 and January 2022, with Lee Toland Krieger directing and executive-producing.[7][13] Filming for the series began on November 7, 2022, in Langley, British Columbia, and concluded on April 5, 2023.[21]

Release[edit]

Dead Boy Detectives is set to be released on Netflix on April 25, 2024.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Dead Boy Detectives". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "'Dead Boy Detectives' Officially Moves To Netflix From HBO Max; Watch Teaser Trailer". Deadline.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (March 20, 2024). "Netflix Sets 'Dead Boy Detectives' Premiere Date; New Photos Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ortiz, Andi (April 3, 2024). "Dead Boy Detectives Trailer Reveals Netflix's DC Series". TheWrap. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Bitran, Tara; Thao, Phillipe (April 16, 2024). "Unfinished business? Hire the Dead Boy Detectives". Netfliix Tudum. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Geeked Week 2023: Get All the News and Sneak Peeks From 'Damsel,' 'ONE PIECE' and More". About Netflix. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "'Dead Boy Detectives' Moving Forward at HBO Max, Filming Schedule Confirmed". Midgard Times. August 20, 2022. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Pete Chatmon [@petechatmon] (November 11, 2023). "I had the absolute pleasure of directing the S1 finale of this super cool show! It was awesome to team up again with @steveyockey76 and collaborate for the first time with @schwartzapproved, @marcle1 worked magic with the camera, and the talent we focused the lenses on were outstanding. Shout out to @georgerexstrew @jaydenrevri @kassiusnelson @yuyukitt @thejennlyon @lukasgage @bricuoco @ruthie_connell @michaelbeach @hicaitlinreilly @maxjenkinsyall and so many more! Dropping in 2024! #directorslife #deadboydetectives" – via Instagram.
  9. ^ Zogbi, Emily (January 4, 2023). "HBO Max's Dead Boy Detectives Taps The Winchesters, Arrow Directors". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 3, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Series From Steve Yockey, Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti Gets HBO Max Pilot Order (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered to Series at HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  12. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 22, 2022). "Lukas Gage Joins 'Dead Boy Detectives' Series at HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 24, 2023). "DC Drama 'Dead Boy Detectives' Moves to Netflix From HBO Max (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  14. ^ Laudenbach, Sarah (April 21, 2023). "Dead Boy Detectives To Expand The Sandman TV Universe, Confirms Neil Gaiman". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  15. ^ Petski, Denise (November 11, 2023). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Officially Moves To Netflix From HBO Max; Watch Teaser Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Pilot Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  17. ^ White, Peter (April 14, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' Ordered To Series At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  18. ^ Petski, Denise (October 12, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': Michael Beach, Joshua Colley & Lindsey Gort Join HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  19. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 1, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives' HBO Max Series Adds Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  20. ^ Petski, Denise (November 10, 2022). "'Dead Boy Detectives': David Iacono To Play David The Demon In HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  21. ^ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. April 14, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.

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