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Copenhagen (TV series)

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Copenhagen
GenreScience fiction
Espionage thriller
Created byThomas Brandon
Screenplay byThomas Brandon
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producersJames Wan
Simu Liu
Jennifer Yale
Thomas Brandon
Jet Wilkinson
Mark Winemaker
Michael Clear
Rob Hackett
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock

Copenhagen is an upcoming American science fiction espionage thriller television series created by Thomas Brandon. The series is executive produced by James Wan for Peacock and stars Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera.

Premise

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In the near future, an intelligence agent is hacked and must prove his allegiance.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The espionage techno-thriller was picked up by Peacock in February 2024.[2] Thomas Brandon serves as creator, writer and executive producer for the series alongside co-showrunner and executive producer Jennifer Yale. James Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett are executive producers for Atomic Monster, with Simu Liu also an executive producer. Mark Winemaker and Jet Wilkinson will also executive produce, with Wilkinson directing the first two episodes.[3]

The cast is led by Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera and includes Sinclair Daniel, Brian d'Arcy James, Mark O'Brien and Kathleen Chalfant as series regulars.[4] In October, the title of the series had been revealed as Copenhagen.[5] In November, Sara Amini joined the cast in a major recurring role as Ellie.[6]

Filming

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Principal photography began on October 21, 2024, in Toronto, and it is expected to wrap on March 5, 2025.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Otterson, Joe (2 October 2024). "Melissa Barrera, Brian d'Arcy James Among 5 Cast in Simu Liu Espionage Thriller Series at Peacock". Variety. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (14 February 2024). "Simu Liu, James Wan Team for Espionage Thriller Series at Peacock". Variety. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ Cordero, Rosy (2 October 2024). "Melissa Barrera & Sinclair Daniel Among Five Joining Peacock's James Wan-Simu Liu Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ Knolle, Sharon (2 October 2024). "Melissa Barrera, Brian d'Arcy James Join Simu Liu in Peacock Thriller Series From James Wan". The Wrap. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b Geisinger, Gabriella (15 October 2024). "James Wan's 'Copenhagen' starring Simu Liu sets Toronto production". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (25 November 2024). "Sara Amini Joins James Wan/Simu Liu's Peacock Series 'Copenhagen'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
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