Under the Banner of Heaven (miniseries)
| Under the Banner of Heaven | |
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| Genre | True crime Psychological drama |
| Created by | Dustin Lance Black |
| Based on | Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer |
| Written by | Dustin Lance Black |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Andrew Garfield |
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| Network | FX on Hulu |
Under the Banner of Heaven is an upcoming American true crime drama television miniseries based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. It is adapted by screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and directed by David Mackenzie. It is set to premiere on April 28, 2022.[1][2]
Premise
The faith of a Mormon police detective is shaken when investigating the murder of a woman that seems to involve the Church.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Detective Jeb Pyre
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Brenda Lafferty
- Sam Worthington as Ron Lafferty
- Denise Gough as Dianna Lafferty
- Wyatt Russell as Dan Lafferty
- Billy Howle as Allen Lafferty
- Gil Birmingham as Bill Taba
- Adelaide Clemens as Rebecca Pyre
- Rory Culkin as Samuel Lafferty
- Seth Numrich as Robin Lafferty
- Chloe Pirrie as Matilda Lafferty
- Sandra Seacat as Josie Pyre
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Ammon Lafferty
Production
Initially intended to be adapted as a film beginning in 2011,[3] it was announced in June 2021 that it would now be developed as a miniseries, with Dustin Lance Black retained as screenwriter and David Mackenzie serving as director. Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones were cast to star.[4] The cast was rounded out in August, with Sam Worthington, Wyatt Russell, Denise Gough and Gil Birmingham among the new additions.[5]
Filming began in August 2021 and was completed on December 21.[6][7][8]
The series is scheduled to premiere on April 28, 2022.[2]
References
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 17, 2022). "FX Is Ramping Up Originals: Thanks, Streaming". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 8, 2022). "'Under The Banner Of Heaven': FX Limited Series Starring Andrew Garfield Gets Hulu Premiere Date — Photo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (July 19, 2011). "Warner Bros Acquiring Jon Krakauer's 'Under The Banner Of Heaven' For Ron Howard And Dustin Lance Black". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (June 24, 2021). "Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In Limited Series 'Under The Banner Of Heaven' For FX From Dustin Lance Black". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 26, 2021). "Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell And Sam Worthington Among Those Joining Andrew Garfield In FX's Limited Series 'Under The Banner Of Heaven'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Dryden, Joel (May 30, 2021). "Adaptation of Jon Krakauer nonfiction book on double murder to shoot in Calgary area". CBC News. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (August 13, 2021). "FX's UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN Series Filming in Calgary". Holllywood North Buzz. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 3, 2021). "FX Drama 'Under the Banner of Heaven' Taps 'Lingua Franca's' Isabel Sandoval to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2022.