The Lottery (TV series) explained

Creator:Timothy J. Sexton
Composer:Jeff Cardoni
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:10
Producer:
  • Kate Fenske
  • Jane Bartelme
Location:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Runtime:39–42 minutes
Network:Lifetime

The Lottery is an American post-apocalyptic drama television series that aired on Lifetime from July 20 through September 28, 2014.[1] The series was set in a dystopian future when women have stopped having children due to an infertility pandemic. It starred Marley Shelton, Michael Graziadei, Athena Karkanis, David Alpay, Shelley Conn, Yul Vazquez and Martin Donovan.

On October 17, 2014, Lifetime cancelled The Lottery after one season.[2]

Synopsis

It is the year 2025, and no children have been born on Earth since 2019 due to an infertility pandemic that first became noticeable in 2016. Dr. Alison Lennon and her assistant, Dr. James Lynch, make a breakthrough in their lab work for the Department of Humanity (DOH), and are able to successfully fertilize eggs to create 100 viable human embryos. Darius Hayes, Director of the DOH, strongly believes that the embryos should immediately become property of the U.S. government. But the President of the United States, Thomas Westwood, is fighting sagging poll numbers and sides with his chief of staff, Vanessa Keller, who suggests they hold a public lottery to select 100 women who will carry the embryos to term. The DOH is also looking to control all young children in the country, which includes Elvis Walker, the six-year-old son of Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, an anti-government group called the Second of May Resistance, or "MayTwos", is also trying to seize control of the embryos for its own purposes. In researching the egg and sperm donors that produced the embryos, Alison and James discover a common bond that leads them to uncover the cause of the global infertility crisis. The battle to affect the future of the human race, along with the need to keep secrets buried, becomes a life-and-death struggle, with many paying the ultimate price.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Production

On September 16, 2013, Lifetime placed a pilot order on The Lottery.[4] On November 4, 2013, Michael Graziadei, Lesley-Ann Brandt and Louise Lombard were cast as regulars.[5] On November 21, 2013, Marley Shelton signed on to star in the pilot episode.[6] David Alpay later was cast as her character's assistant.[7] On December 2, 2013, Martin Donovan was cast as a regular and Salli Richardson was cast in a recurring role as the first lady of the United States.[8] On February 11, 2014, Lifetime officially green-lit The Lottery with a 10-episode series order.[9] [10] [11] [12]

The series filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[13] After the pilot was picked up by Lifetime, several characters were recast. Lesley-Ann Brandt was reduced to recurring status, Athena Karkanis replaced Louise Lombard as Chief of Staff Vanessa Keller.[14] Yul Vazquez was cast as President of the United States, and Shelley Conn replaced Salli Richardson in the role of First Lady of the United States.[15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rudolph. Ileane. Video: Check Out the Trailer for the Harrowing New Lifetime Series The Lottery – Today's News: Our Take. TVGuide.com . June 4, 2014.
  2. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/17/the-lottery-canceled-by-lifetime-after-one-season/316510/ 'The Lottery' Canceled by Lifetime After One Season
  3. Web site: Steven Pasquale Joins 'The Good Wife'; Ernie Hudson In 'The Lottery'. Deadline.com. 19 July 2014. July 18, 2014.
  4. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Dystopian Future Drama 'The Lottery' From Timothy J. Sexton Gets Lifetime Pilot Order . 16 September 2013 . Deadline.com . 2014-06-04.
  5. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Lifetime Casts Trio In Pilot 'The Lottery', Duo In 'Deliverance Creek' . Deadline.com . November 4, 2013 . April 7, 2014.
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Marley Shelton To Topline Lifetime Pilot 'The Lottery'; Noah Bean In Syfy's '12 Monkeys' . Deadline.com . November 21, 2013 . April 7, 2014.
  7. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Wilmer Valderrama In El Rey's 'From Dusk Till Dawn', David Alpay In Lifetime's 'Lottery' . Deadline.com . November 25, 2013 . April 7, 2014.
  8. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley . 'Homeland's' Martin Donovan Joins Lifetime's 'Lottery' (Exclusive) . Tee Hollywood Reporter . December 2, 2013 . April 7, 2014.
  9. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Lifetime Orders Dystopian Drama 'The Lottery' To Series . Deadline.com . February 11, 2014. April 7, 2014.
  10. Web site: Lifetime Orders Dystopian Thriller From the Writer of 'Children of Men' to Series | Filmmakers, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Awards & Movie Reviews. Lindsay. Taylor . Indiewire . February 11, 2014 . April 7, 2014.
  11. Web site: Gonzalez . Sandra . Lifetime picks up dystopian thriller from 'Children of Men' author. Entertainment Weekly . February 11, 2014 . April 7, 2014.
  12. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley . Dystopian Thriller 'The Lottery' Gets Series Order at Lifetime . The Hollywood Reporter . February 11, 2014 . April 7, 2014.
  13. Web site: About The Lottery. Lifetime. January 2, 2016.
  14. Web site: 'The Lottery', 'Witches Of East End' Add Cast . 19 May 2014 . Deadline.com . 2014-06-04.
  15. Web site: A+E Networks – Life is Entertaining . Aenetworks.com . 2014-05-22 . 2014-06-04.

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