Playdate (upcoming TV series)

Playdate is an upcoming Disney+ television series starring Holliday Grainger. Directed by Eva Husson, it is an adaptation by Catherine Moulton of the novel of the same name by Alex Dahl (2020).

Playdate
Based onPlaydate by Alex Dahl (2020)
Screenplay byCatherine Moulton
Directed byEva Husson
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Tanya Seghatchian
  • John Woodward
  • Nicola Shindler
  • Alex Dahl
  • Johanna Deveraux
  • Eva Husson
  • Catherine Moulton
ProducerJames Dean
Production companies
  • Quay Street Profuctions
  • Brightstar
Original release
NetworkDisney+

Synopsis

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A Europe-wide hunt ensues after a woman realised her daughter has been kidnapped from a play date.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The project was announced as a five-part series in June 2023, with production by Brightstar and Quay Street Productions and Tanya Seghatchian, John Woodward and Nicola Shindler.[2]

Casting

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The cast is led by Holiday Grainger, with roles for Ambika Mod, Jim Sturgess, Bronagh Waugh, and Denise Gough.[3]

Filming

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Filming got underway in Manchester in June 2023.[4] Filming locations are also expected to be in France.[5]

References

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  1. ^ McHugh, Marian (27 June 2023). "Tanya Seghatchian, Nicola Shindler to produce 'Playdate' drama series for Disney+". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ Goldbart, Max (27 June 2023). "'Playdate': Disney+ Greenlights Tense Thriller Series From 'The Power Of The Dog' & 'It's A Sin' Producers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. ^ Cormack, Morgan (23 August 2023). "Strike star Holliday Grainger and more join Disney+ thriller Playdate". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Disney+ thriller Playdate filming in Manchester". Theknowledgeonline.com. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  5. ^ Rajput, Priyana (28 June 2023). "Eva Husson directed series Playdate to film in the UK and France for Disney". kftv. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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