Famous in Love explained

Genre:Drama
Developer:
Starring:
Composer:Michael Suby
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:20
Executive Producer:
  • Dan Farah
  • Christopher Fife
  • Miguel Arteta
  • I. Marlene King
Producer:
  • Tawnya Bhattacharya & Ali Laventhol
  • Hynndie Wali
Cinematography:Larry Reibman
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:38–42 minutes
Company:
  • Long Lake
  • Carmina Productions
  • Farah Films
  • Warner Horizon Television
Network:Freeform

Famous in Love is an American drama television series that premiered on Freeform on April 18, 2017, and is based on the novel of the same name by Rebecca Serle. The series stars Bella Thorne, Charlie DePew, Georgie Flores, Carter Jenkins, Niki Koss, Keith Powers, Pepi Sonuga, and Perrey Reeves. On June 29, 2018, Freeform announced that it had cancelled the series after two seasons.

Plot

Paige Townsen, an ordinary college student, gets her big break after auditioning for the starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster and must now navigate her new star-studded life and undeniable chemistry with her co-lead and her best friend.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

Freeform, then known as ABC Family, had picked up the pilot for fast-track development on March 19, 2015.[1] The pilot was shot in November 2015; Freeform greenlit the pilot on April 7, 2016,[2] and shooting began on July 13, 2016, and wrapped up on October 19, 2016.[3] On November 18, 2016, Freeform announced that the series would premiere on April 18, 2017. Freeform also released the entire season for viewing online on April 18, 2017. The series is based on the novel of the same name, written by Rebecca Serle. Serle worked with I. Marlene King to develop the novel into a television series.[4] [5] Freeform renewed the series for a second season on August 3, 2017.[6] The table read for the second season started on October 30, 2017.[7] The second season premiered on Freeform on April 4, 2018.

On June 26, 2018, it was reported that Freeform had decided to cancel the series after Hulu declined to contribute more money towards the production of a third season. Clashes between actress Bella Thorne and showrunner I. Marlene King were also cited as part of the reason for the cancellation;[8] however, these statements were dismissed by King on her Twitter account.[9] [10] On June 29, Freeform officially cancelled the series.[11]

Casting

Romeo Miller was cast as Pablo $$ in a recurring role for the second season.[12] Sofia Carson appeared in multiple episodes of the second season as Sloane, the daughter of a movie mogul.[13]

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

The entire first season was released on digital platforms, such as OnDemand, the Freeform App and website, and Hulu, on April 18, 2017.[14]

Season 2 (2018)

Broadcast

The second season returned with a two-hour premiere on Freeform on April 4, 2018.[15] It aired in Canada on E! on April 8, 2018, with new episodes set to air every Sunday.[16]

In the United Kingdom, it airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video with new episodes every Thursday.[17]

In Spain, it airs exclusively on HBO Spain with new episodes every Thursday.[18]

Ratings

Season 2 (2018)

Nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)Result
2017Teen Choice AwardsChoice Breakout TV ShowFamous in Love[19] [20]
Choice Drama TV ActressBella Thorne
Choice Drama TV ShowFamous in Love
2018Teen Choice AwardsChoice Drama TV ActressBella Thorne[21] [22]
Choice Drama TV ShowFamous in Love

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bella Thorne to Star in ABC Family Drama Famous in Love from Marlene King . Deadline Hollywood . Nellie . Andreeva . March 19, 2015 . July 11, 2016.
  2. Web site: Bella Thorne Drama Pilot Famous in Love Picked Up to Series by Freeform . Deadline Hollywood . Nellie . Andreeva . April 7, 2016 . July 11, 2016.
  3. Web site: Charlie . DePew . Wrapped season 1 of @famousinlovetv yesterday and I can't believe it's already done. I get to work with the coolest people in the business and I CANT WAIT for you all to see what we've been up to at good ol' Warner Brothers Studios. I was going to post a video of the cast doing the juju but @keithpowers makes us all look like amateurs so that one will have to wait. April 2017. The clock is ticking ⏱ . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BLzJWj_AAvj . 2021-12-24 . limited. . December 14, 2017 . October 20, 2016.
  4. Web site: Pretty Little Liars Final Season & New Bella Thorne Drama Famous in Love Get Premiere Dates on Freeform . Deadline Hollywood . Erik . Pedersen . November 19, 2016 . November 18, 2016.
  5. Web site: It's Official: Pretty Little Liars to End with Season 7 . The Hollywood Reporter . Lesley . Goldberg . August 29, 2016 . August 29, 2016.
  6. Web site: Famous in Love Renewed for Season 2 by Freeform . Deadline Hollywood . Denise . Petski . August 3, 2017 . August 3, 2017.
  7. Web site: The @famousinlovetv season 2 table read was liTty today. I feel like the new kid at school! Truly blessed and excited for this journey. Ps: We're about to make some bomb a$ Tv for yall though. . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Ba4ynROgL45 . 2021-12-24 . limited. Romeo . Miller . . October 30, 2017 . December 14, 2017.
  8. Web site: 'Famous in Love' Canceled After 2 Seasons on Freeform . The Hollywood Reporter . Lesley . Goldberg . June 26, 2018 . June 26, 2018.
  9. I. Marlene . King . imarleneking . 1011775404619718656 . Despite what may be out there I am not in a feud w @bellathorne. We have, and have always had, a friendly and professional relationship. . June 27, 2018 . June 26, 2018.
  10. Bella Thorne's 'Famous In Love' not yet canceled, Freeform says. Entertainment Weekly. Highfill. Samantha. June 26, 2018 . July 6, 2018.
  11. Web site: 'Famous in Love' Officially Cancelled; Freeform Laments 'Difficult Decision' . TVLine . Andy . Swift . June 29, 2018 . July 6, 2018.
  12. Web site: Famous in Love Courts Romeo Miller to Play Hip-Hop Superstar in Season 2 . TVLine . Andy . Swift . November 1, 2017 . November 13, 2017 . November 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171105181304/http://tvline.com/2017/10/31/famous-in-love-season-2-spoilers-romeo-miller-cast/ . dead .
  13. Web site: Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists: Sofia Carson Cast in Freeform Drama Pilot . Deadline Hollywood . Denise . Petski . January 29, 2018 . January 29, 2018.
  14. Web site: Freeform's Marlene King Series Famous in Love to Launch with Full-Season Binge . Variety . Elizabeth . Wagmeister . March 9, 2017 . April 18, 2017.
  15. Breaking News from Freeform's First-Ever Freeform Summit . Freeform . The Futon Critic . January 18, 2018 . March 14, 2018.
  16. Famous In Love Returns to E! . E! . April 5, 2018 . April 6, 2018.
  17. Web site: Famous in Love: Amazon Prime Video . Amazon . April 5, 2018 . April 13, 2018.
  18. Web site: "Famous in Love" regresa a HBO España con su segunda temporada . es . April 8, 2018 . May 11, 2018.
  19. Web site: Teen Choice Awards 2017: See the First Wave of Nominations . Ella . Ceron . Teen Vogue . June 19, 2017 . November 13, 2017.
  20. Web site: Teen Choice Awards 2017 Reveal "Second Wave" of Nominations . Mike . Vulpo . E! Online . July 12, 2017 . November 13, 2017.
  21. Weatherby . Taylor . Taylor Swift, Drake, Cardi B & More Among Teen Choice Awards 2018 Nominees: See the Full List . Billboard . 14 June 2018.
  22. Web site: Teen Choice Awards: Winners List . The Hollywood Reporter . August 12, 2018 . September 6, 2018.

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