User:Amaury/sandbox/Legacies (TV series)

Legacies
GenreDrama
Created byJulie Plec
Based onCharacters and settings from The Vampire Diaries novels
by L.J. Smith
Starring
ComposerMichael Suby
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • James Thompson III
  • Bonnie Weis
CinematographyJackson Parrell
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseOctober 25, 2018 (2018-10-25) –
present
Related
The Originals (2013–18)

Legacies is an American drama television series created by Julie Plec that premiered on The CW on October 25, 2018, and is a spinoff of The Originals. The series stars Danielle Rose Russell, Aria Shahghasemi, Kaylee Bryant, Jenny Boyd, Quincy Fouse, Peyton Alex Smith, and Matt Davis.

Episodes edit

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
116October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)March 28, 2019 (2019-03-28)
2TBAOctober 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)TBA

Cast edit

Main edit

  • Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson
  • Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby
  • Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman
  • Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman
  • Quincy Fouse as Milton "M.G." Greasley
  • Peyton Alex Smith as Rafael Waithe
  • Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
  • Chris Lee as Kaleb (recurring, seasons 1–2; main, season 2)

Recurring edit

  • Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams
  • Lulu Antariksa as Penelope Park (season 1)
  • Karen David as Emma Tig
  • Ben Levin as Jed
  • Nick Fink as Ryan Clarke
  • Ebboney Wilson as Kym (season 2)
  • Bianca Kajlich as Sheriff Mac (season 2)
  • Alexis Denisof as Professor Vardemus (season 2)
  • Thomas Doherty as Sebastian (season 2)
  • Olivia Liang as Alyssa Chang (season 2)

Special guest stars edit

Production edit

Development edit

On August 2, 2017, it was announced that The CW was in early talks about an untitled spinoff of The Originals.[7] On March 6, 2018, it was announced that Julie Plec was showrunner, with the series being a production of Warner Bros. Television.[8] On May 11, 2018, it was announced that the series was officially picked up by The CW, under the title of Legacies. Julie Plec additionally serves as executive producer and writer. Brett Matthews, Leslie Morgenstein, and Gina Girolamo serve as executive producers. CBS Television Studios, My So-Called Television, and Alloy Entertainment also serve in producing the series.[9][10] On June 20, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on October 25, 2018.[11][12] On October 8, 2018, it was announced that the series received an additional three scripts ahead of its premiere.[13] On November 8, 2018, it was announced that the series received an additional three episodes, bringing the first season to 16 episodes.[14][15] On January 31, 2019, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season.[16][17] On June 17, 2019, it was announced that the season season will premiere on October 10, 2019.[18][19]

Casting edit

On March 6, 2018, it was announced that Matt Davis, Danielle Rose Russell, Aria Shahghasemi, Quincy Fouse, Jenny Boyd, and Kaylee Bryant were cast in the series.[8] On August 1, 2018, it was announced that Steven R. McQueen would appear in the third episode of the series.[20] It was also announced that Peyton Alex Smith was cast in the series.[21] On August 21, 2018, it was announced that Karen David would recur in the series.[22] On July 19, 2019, it was announced that Thomas Doherty will appear in the second season.[23] On July 29, 2019, it was announced that Alexis Denisof will recur in the second season.[24] On August 21, 2019, it was announced that Bianca Santos will recur in the second season.[25] On August 27, 2019, it was announced that Bianca Kajlich will recur in the second season. It was also announced that Leo Howard will appear in the second season.[26]

Ratings edit

Viewership and ratings per season of Amaury/sandbox/Legacies
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
18–49
rank
Date Viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)
1 16 October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25) 1.12[27] March 28, 2019 (2019-03-28) 0.93[28] 1.01 TBD
2 TBA October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10) TBD TBA TBD TBD TBD

References edit

  1. ^ "This Is the Part Where You Run". Legacies. Season 1. Episode 1. October 25, 2018. The CW.
  2. ^ "Hope Is Not the Goal". Legacies. Season 1. Episode 4. November 15, 2018. The CW.
  3. ^ "We're Being Punked, Pedro". Legacies. Season 1. Episode 3. November 8, 2018. The CW.
  4. ^ "That's Nothing I Had to Remember". Legacies. Season 2. Episode 6. November 21, 2019. The CW.
  5. ^ "Kai Parker Screwed Us". Legacies. Season 2. Episode 12. February 6, 2020. The CW.
  6. ^ "You Can't Save Them All". Legacies. Season 2. Episode 13. February 13, 2020. The CW.
  7. ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (August 2, 2017). "The Originals Spinoff Centered on Character Hope in Early Talks at The CW – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Nellie Andreeva (March 6, 2018). "TVD/The Originals Universe Spinoff: Matt Davis & Danielle Rose Russell Lead Cast of Hope-Centric Series in Works at The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Nellie Andreeva (May 11, 2018). "The CW Picks Up Charmed & Roswell Reboots, TVD/Originals Offshoot, In the Dark & Greg Berlanti Pilot to Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  10. ^ "Development Update: Friday, May 11 – The CW Issues Series Orders to Five Dramas" (Press release). The CW. May 11, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  11. ^ Andy Swift (June 20, 2018). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates, Including New "Super" Sunday". TVLine. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  12. ^ Erik Pedersen (June 20, 2018). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates, Including Sunday Lineup & Three Series Debuts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  13. ^ Nellie Andreeva; Denise Petski (October 8, 2018). "The CW's All American, Charmed & Legacies Get Backup Script Orders Ahead of Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  14. ^ Nellie Andreeva (November 8, 2018). "Charmed, Legacies & All American Get Back Episodic Orders at The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  15. ^ "The CW Network Orders Additional Episodes of All Three New Fall Series" (Press release). The CW. November 8, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  16. ^ Denise Petski; Nellie Andreeva (January 31, 2019). "The CW Renews 10 Series: Arrow, Black Lightning, Charmed, Legends, Supergirl, More – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  17. ^ "The CW Network Picks Up Ten Current Series for 2019–2020 Season" (Press release). The CW. January 31, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  18. ^ Denise Petski (June 17, 2019). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates: Batwoman, Supergirl, The Flash, Nancy Drew, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  19. ^ "The CW Announces Its 2019 Fall Premiere Dates" (Press release). The CW. June 17, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  20. ^ Andy Swift (August 1, 2018). "Vampire Diaries' Steven R. McQueen to Reprise His Role on Spinoff Legacies". TVLine. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  21. ^ Denise Petski (August 1, 2018). "Legacies: Peyton Alex Smith Joins The CW Drama as Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  22. ^ Denise Petski (August 21, 2018). "Legacies: Karen David to Recur in The CW Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  23. ^ Bruce Haring (July 19, 2019). "Legacies Season Two to Add Thomas Doherty as Potential Lizzie Love Interest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  24. ^ Andy Swift (July 29, 2019). "Legacies Adds Angel's Alexis Denisof". TVLine. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  25. ^ Denise Petski (August 21, 2019). "Legacies: Bianca Santos to Recur in Season 2 of CW Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  26. ^ Andy Swift (August 27, 2019). "Legacies Season 2: Meet Mystic Falls' New Sheriff and 'Good-Hearted' Son". TVLine. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  27. ^ Mitch Metcalf (October 26, 2018). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.25.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  28. ^ Mitch Metcalf (March 29, 2019). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.28.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2019.

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