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 | |
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| Based on | Playdate by Alex Dahl (2020) |
| Screenplay by | Catherine Moulton |
| Directed by | Eva Husson |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | James Dean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
Synopsis edit
A Europe-wide hunt ensues after a woman realised her daughter has been kidnapped from a play date.[1]
Cast edit
- Holliday Grainger
- Ambika Mod
- Denise Gough
- Jim Sturgess
- Bronagh Waugh
- Michael Workeye
Production edit
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 edit
The cast is led by Holiday Grainger, with roles for Ambika Mod, Jim Sturgess, Bronagh Waugh, and Denise Gough.[3]
Filming edit
Filming got underway in Manchester in June 2023.[4] Filming locations are also expected to be in France.[5]
References edit
- ^ McHugh, Marian (27 June 2023). "Tanya Seghatchian, Nicola Shindler to produce 'Playdate' drama series for Disney+". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (23 August 2023). "Strike star Holliday Grainger and more join Disney+ thriller Playdate". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Disney+ thriller Playdate filming in Manchester". Theknowledgeonline.com. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Rajput, Priyana (28 June 2023). "Eva Husson directed series Playdate to film in the UK and France for Disney". kftv. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
