SurrealEstate explained
SurrealEstate is a Canadian paranormal drama television series that premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel. In February 2024, it was renewed for a third season.
Premise
Real estate agent Luke Roman and an elite team of specialists handle the cases that no one else can: haunted and possessed houses that literally scare would-be buyers away.
Cast
Main
- Tim Rozon as Luke Roman, the head of a real estate agency which deals with haunted houses.
- Sarah Levy as Susan Ireland, a new agent of the Roman Agency. She's a people person, acting as the agency public relations. It's later revealed in Season 1 that she has telekinetic and pyrokinetic powers.
- Adam Korson as Phil Orley, a paranormal researcher and former Catholic priest.
- Maurice Dean Wint as August Ripley, a technology specialist who does the designs and the construction. He also studies how the architecture connects with supernatural energy.
- Savannah Basley as Zooey L'Enfant, the front desk manager.
- Tennille Read as Megan Donovan, the victim of a haunted house tied to Roman. (season 1, one episode season 2)[1]
- Elena Juatco as Lomax, a former mortician who joins the Roman Agency as an agent. (season 2)
Recurring
- Jennifer Dale as Victoria Roman, Luke's estranged mother.
- Art Hindle as Carl Roman, Luke's deceased father.
- Joy Tanner as Rochelle Decker, a scientist and August's former colleague/old flame. (season 2)
- Alison Brooks as Rita Weiss, the head of a competing real estate agency who has a rivalry with Luke.
- Paul Ewan Wilson as Anthony Tamblyn, Phil's husband.
Guest
- Melanie Scrofano, reuniting with her Wynonna Earp co-star Rozon, appeared in one episode and directed four episodes. (season 1)
- Varun Saranga also joined his Wynonna Earp co-stars Rozon and Scrofano as a guest star in one episode, which was directed by Scrofano. (season 2)[2]
Episodes
Notes
Production
The series, produced by Blue Ice Pictures was first announced in 2020, originally under the working title The Surrealtor, and was shot in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.[3] Tim Rozon was cast in the lead role of Luke Roman;[4] he previously starred in Wynonna Earp for four seasons (2016–2021), with Melanie Scrofano in the title role, and she joined his new production as a director for two episodes (and one guest appearance) in the first season. Rozon also appeared in the main cast of Schitt's Creek, alongside Sarah Levy; Levy stars with Rozon in the main cast of SurrealEstate, in the role of Susan Ireland.[3]
The series premiered on July 16, 2021, on CTV Sci-Fi Channel.[5]
In October 2021, series creator George Olsen announced that Syfy would not be picking up the series for a second season, adding that he would attempt to find a new home for the series.[6] In May 2022, it was announced Syfy had reversed its cancellation.[7] The second season moved to the fall, premiering on October 4, 2023.[8]
In February 2024, it was announced that Syfy renewed the show for a third season.[9]
Broadcast
In the United States, the first season of SurrealEstate was broadcast on Syfy.[4]
In March 2022, it was announced that Leonine Studios had sold the rights to the series to more than 160 territories.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Unpacking the "Hardcore" Haunted Houses & Heartbreak in SurrealEstate Season 2 . Tara . Bennett . 2023-10-04 . . We've set up some things and we certainly hope to see Megan in Season 3. . 2023-10-07 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007182515/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/surrealestate-season-2-premiere-haunted-houses . 2023-10-07.
- Web site: "SurrealEstate" Exclusive: New Cast Member Elena Juatco Talks Overwhelming Fan Response & Previews Season's Penultimate Episode . 29 November 2023 .
- News: 'The Surrealtor': 'Schitt's Creek' Alums Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy Among Six Cast In Syfy Drama Series . Denise . Petski . August 26, 2020 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230414213818/https://deadline.com/2020/08/the-surrealtor-schitts-creek-alums-tim-rozon-sarah-levy-among-six-cast-in-syfy-drama-series-1203023755/ . 2023-04-14.
- Chancellor Agard, "Wynonna Earp alum Tim Rozon sells haunted homes in SurrealEstate trailer". Entertainment Weekly, May 20, 2021
- Web site: SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16 . Greg . David . 2021-06-16 . tv-eh.com . 2021-06-16 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230415122625/https://www.tv-eh.com/2021/06/16/surrealestate-haunts-ctv-sci-fi-channel-july-16/ . 2023-04-15.
- Web site: Syfy cancels SurrealEstate after one season. Kelly. Townsend. Playback. Brunico Communications. October 19, 2021. November 15, 2021.
- Web site: Swift . Andy . Syfy Un-Cancels SurrealEstate, Plans October Bow for Scary Bring It On . TVLine . May 10, 2022 . May 10, 2022.
- Web site: Matthew . Jackson . SYFY's SurrelEstate Announces Move to Fall for Season 2 . July 10, 2023 . . August 16, 2023.
- Web site: Goldberg . Leslie . 'SurrealEstate' Renewed as Syfy Sets Scripted Returns . Hollywood Reporter . February 15, 2024 . February 14, 2024.
- Web site: LEONINE Studios: Surrealestate sold to more than 160 territories . Prensario Internacional . May 12, 2022 . March 31, 2022.
