Eric (TV series)
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| Eric | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Abi Morgan |
| Written by | Abi Morgan |
| Directed by | Lucy Forbes |
| Starring | Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Holly Pullinger |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Eric is an upcoming British psychological thriller television miniseries created for the streaming service Netflix, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The script was written by Abi Morgan with Lucy Forbes directing and Holly Pullinger producing the series.
Synopsis[edit]
Vincent is a puppeteer in 1980s New York whose nine-year-old son, Edgar, has gone missing. Vincent’s increasingly volatile behavior alienates him from his friends and family.[1] After issues with substance abuse, Vincent becomes convinced that he can reunite with Edgar with the help of his seven-foot-tall puppet, Eric.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Vincent
- Ivan Morris Howe as Edgar
- Gaby Hoffmann
- McKinley Belcher III
- Roberta Colindrez
- Jeff Hephner
- Wade Allain-Marcus as Ali Gator
- Dan Fogler
- Clarke Peters
- Phoebe Nicholls
- David Denman
- Bamar Kane
- Adepero Oduye
- Alexis Molnar
- Donald Sage Mackay as Jerry
Production[edit]
Netflix commissioned the six-part series in November 2021 to be made by production companies Little Chick and Sister.[3]
The script was written by Abi Morgan with Lucy Forbes directing and serving as executive producer. Holly Pullinger will produce the series with Cumberbatch starring and acting as executive producer. Jane Featherstone and Lucy Dyke of Sister will also executively produce, and Morgan is also an executive producer via Little Chick.[4]
Casting[edit]
In February 2023, it was revealed that joining Cumberbatch in the cast would be Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez. Later the same month, Jeff Hephner and Wade Allain-Marcus joined the cast.[5][6]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography began by early 2023 with filming locations including Budapest and New York.[7] Cumberbatch was photographed by the media in the street with glasses and a dark green trench coat.[8]
Broadcast[edit]
The series is set to release on Netflix on May 30, 2024.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Goldbart, Max (3 February 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch To Lead & EP Netflix's 'Eric' From Abi Morgan & Sister". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ King, Aidan (4 January 2023). "'Eric': Benedict Cumberbatch in Talks to Star in Netflix Limited Series". Collider. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five U.K. Series Including Re-Make of David Nicholls' 'One Day' and Abi Morgan's 'Eric'". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (4 January 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch in Talks to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'Eric' From Abi Morgan, Sister (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (22 February 2023). "'Insecure's Wade Allain-Marcus Boards Benedict Cumberbatch-Led Series 'Eric'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (9 February 2023). "'Chicago Fire' Star Jeff Hephner Boards Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix Series 'Eric'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (3 February 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch-Led Netflix Limited Series 'Eric' Rounds Out Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ Sarkisian, Jacob (15 May 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch transforms for new Netflix series Eric". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
- ^ @NetflixUK (22 March 2024). "Eric stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III. This emotional crime drama follows the desperate search of a father when his nine year old son disappears one morning on the way to school. Coming 30 May. #NextOnNetflix" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
