Essex County (TV series) explained
Essex County is a Canadian dramatic television limited series that premiered March 19, 2023 on CBC Television.[1]
Premise
An adaptation of Jeff Lemire's graphic novel Essex County Trilogy, the series centres on two interconnected families in the Essex County region of Ontario.[2]
Lester is a young boy who moves in with his uncle Ken after his mother's death, turning to Jimmy, his biological father who has returned to Essex County; Anne is a nurse who is caring for her ailing uncle Lou.[3]
Cast
- Molly Parker as Anne, a nurse who takes care of her sick uncle, Lou, with whom she has a strained relationship.
- Jordyn Gillis plays a young Anne in the opening scene of Episode 3.
- Brian J. Smith as Ken, a closeted farmer who takes in his nephew, Lester, following his sister's death.
- Stephen McHattie as Lou, uncle of Anne, who has dementia.
- Stephen Kalyn plays a young Lou
- Finlay Wojtak-Hissong as Lester, nephew of Ken and Anne whose mother died of cancer and is taken in by Ken.
- Kevin Durand as Jimmy
- Tamara Podemski as Joy
- Rossif Sutherland as Doug
- Jim Calarco
- Daniel Maslany as Luke, a potential love interest of Ken.
- Martin Roach as Officer Danny Laraque
Development
The series was written by Jeff Lemire and Eilis Kirwan.[3] It was shot principally in North Bay and West Nipissing, in fall 2022.[2] [4]
Release
A first look trailer was released on February 21, 2023. The series premiered March 19, 2023 on CBC and CBC Gem[5]
Notes and References
- Greg David, "CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2023 SLATE". TV, eh?, November 30, 2022.
- Ashly July, "Molly Parker, Stephen McHattie and Kevin Durand to star in TV adaptation of hit graphic novel Essex County". CBC Books, October 13, 2022.
- K. J. Yossman, "‘Lost in Space’ Star Molly Parker, ‘Treadstone’s’ Brian J. Smith to Lead Canadian ITV Studios Drama ‘Essex County’". Variety, October 13, 2022.
- Web site: Free . Gabrielle . MOLLY PARKER, BRIAN J. SMITH, STEPHEN MCHATTIE, FINLAY WOJTAK-HISSONG, AND KEVIN DURAND LEAD CAST OF ESSEX COUNTY . . March 7, 2023 . October 12, 2022.
- Web site: Whittock . Jesse . ‘Essex County’ Trailer: First Look At CBC’s Series Adaptation Of Jeff Lemire’s Graphic Novel . . March 7, 2023 . February 21, 2023.
