Lazarus (upcoming TV series) explained

Genre:Crime thriller
Screenplay:Harlan Coben
Danny Brocklehurst
Director:Wayne Yip
Starring:
Language:English
Producer:Matt Stevens
Network:Amazon Prime Video

Lazarus is an upcoming television series for Amazon Prime Video based on a Harlan Coben and Danny Brocklehurst script, and starring Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach and Sam Claflin.

Synopsis

A forensic pathologist (Claflin) investigates cold case murders after returning to his family home following the death of his father (Nighy).[1]

Cast

Production

It was reported in February 2024 that Amazon MGM Studios would produce the series in association with Harlan Coben's Final Twist Productions. Coben and Danny Brocklehurst are writers and executive producers on the series. Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee will also executive produce via Quay Street Productions, as will Sam Claflin, who also stars. Wayne Che Yip is executive producer and also director on the first two episodes. Matt Stevens is series producer for Quay Street Productions.[2]

Alongside Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy and Alexandra Roach were reported to be cast in February 2024.[3] In June 2024, Roisin Gallagher, David Fynn, Karla Crome, Kate Ashfield and Curtis Tennant were added to the cast.[4]

Filming got underway in Manchester in February 2024.[5] Filming also took place in Morecambe.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harlan Coben, 'Fool Me Once' Showrunner Reteam for Amazon Drama. Rick. Porter. February 7, 2024. 7 February 2024. The Hollywood Reporter.
  2. Web site: 7 February 2024. Amazon Orders Limited Series From 'Fool Me Once' Team; Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach to Star (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 7 February 2024. Joe. Otterson.
  3. Web site: Collider. 7 February 2024. 7 February 2024. Harlan Coben Is Writing Another Series for Prime Video. Rob. London.
  4. Web site: 'The Lovers' Star Roisin Gallagher Among Cast Added To Harlan Coben Amazon Series 'Lazarus'. Deadline Hollywood. 27 June 2024. Max. Goldbart. June 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: Harlan Coben's new show gets first look at cast filming. Digital Spy. 16 February 2024. Dan. Seddon. 16 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Parts of Morecambe fenced off as filming for new Amazon Prime crime thriller series takes place. Lancaster Guardian. 3 May 2024. Michelle. Blade. 2 May 2024.