The Man Who Fell to Earth (TV series) explained
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Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Num Seasons: | 1 |
Num Episodes: | 10 |
Network: | Showtime |
The Man Who Fell to Earth is an American science fiction drama television limited series created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis. It is a sequel to the 1976 film starring David Bowie.[1] [2] The series stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as an alien who arrives on planet Earth and Bill Nighy, playing the role originally played by Bowie in the 1976 film. It debuted on Showtime on April 24, 2022.[1] A portion of the series was shown at SXSW on March 12, 2022.[3] The series was canceled after one season.
Premise
The future of the planet is in the hands of an alien who arrives on Earth at a pivotal moment in history.
Cast
Main
Recurring
Guest
Episodes
Each episode is named after a David Bowie song.[4]
Production
A television adaptation of Walter Tevis's novel The Man Who Fell to Earth, moved from Hulu to CBS All Access in August 2019. It was created by Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman. It had been in development at Hulu for over a year, and was moved as a result of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, as disagreements over co-production could not be resolved.[5]
In February 2021, Chiwetel Ejiofor was cast to star in the series, playing the role of the alien/Faraday.[6] The next month, the series moved to Showtime, with Naomie Harris, Jimmi Simpson and Clarke Peters added to the cast.[7] [8] [9] [10] Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, and Annelle Olayele would join in April.[11] [12] [13] In August, Kate Mulgrew joined in a recurring role.[14] In January 2022, Bill Nighy was cast to play Thomas Jerome Newton, the role David Bowie played in the film.[15] In October 2022, it was reported that Showtime would not renew the series for a second season.[16]
Major part of the filming was done in the University of Hertfordshire.
Filming began on May 3, 2021, in London.[10] [17]
Release
The series was initially planned for a 2021 release on Paramount+.[18] It premiered on April 24, 2022 on Showtime and on Paramount+ internationally.[10]
Reception
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 86% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10, based on 29 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "The Man Who Fell to Earth may not be out of this world, but a commanding Chiwetel Ejiofor gives this space oddity an earthy gravitas."[19] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 68 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[20]
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: Framke . Caroline . Showtime's 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' Continues the David Bowie Version With Care, But Fewer Risks: TV Review . . 17 May 2022 . 22 April 2022 . 28 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220428085833/https://variety.com/2022/tv/reviews/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-review-chiwetel-ejiofor-1235238940/ . live .
- Web site: Orquiola . John . The Man Who Fell To Earth Timeline Explained: Is It A Remake Or Sequel? . . 17 May 2022 . 24 April 2022 . 17 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220517205639/https://screenrant.com/man-who-fell-earth-timeline-sequel-remake/ . live .
- Web site: The Man Who Fell To Earth. SXSW.com. February 22, 2022. February 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220222164004/https://schedule.sxsw.com/2022/films/2054870. live.
- Web site: 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' is an Entertaining but Frustrating Trip into the Unknown: Review . 22 April 2022 . 24 April 2022 . 24 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220424093359/https://consequence.net/2022/04/man-who-fell-to-earth-review-showtime/ . live .
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' TV Series From Alex Kurtzman Ordered By CBS All Access . . August 1, 2019. 14 April 2021 . 19 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201119021400/https://deadline.com/2019/08/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-tv-series-alex-kurtzman-ordered-cbs-all-access-1202657384/ . live .
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Chiwetel Ejiofor To Star In 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Series At Paramount+ . . February 5, 2021. April 14, 2021 . April 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210415111256/https://deadline.com/2021/02/chiwetel-ejiofor-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-series-paramount-plus-david-bowie-1234688229/ . live.
- Web site: White . Peter . 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Moves To Showtime From Paramount+ . . March 17, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414203802/https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-moves-to-showtime-from-paramount-1234716517/ . live .
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Naomie Harris To Star In 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Showtime Series . . March 23, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414203808/https://deadline.com/2021/03/naomie-harris-star-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-showtime-series-1234719908/ . live .
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Jimmi Simpson To Star In 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Showtime Series . . March 23, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414203800/https://deadline.com/2021/03/jimmi-simpson-cast-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-showtime-series-1234719972/ . live .
- Web site: White . Peter . Clarke Peters Joins Showtime's 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' . . March 29, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414203800/https://deadline.com/2021/03/clarke-peters-joins-showtime-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-1234723756/ . live .
- Web site: Petski . Denise . Rob Delaney Joins 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Showtime Series . . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . April 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414200114/https://deadline.com/2021/04/rob-delaney-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-showtime-series-1234734361/ . live .
- Web site: Sonya Cassidy Joins 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Showtime Series . April 20, 2021 . Petski . Denise . . April 20, 2021 . April 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210420163354/https://deadline.com/2021/04/sonya-cassidy-the-man-who-fell-to-earth-showtime-series-1234740155/ . live .
- Web site: 'The Man Who Fell To Earth': Joana Ribeiro & Annelle Olayele Join Showtime Series. April 30, 2021. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430193622/https://deadline.com/2021/04/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-joana-ribeiro-annelle-olayele-showtime-series-1234747800/. live.
- Web site: 'The Man Who Fell To Earth': Kate Mulgrew Joins Showtime Drama As Recurring. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. August 20, 2021. August 20, 2021. August 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210820171430/https://deadline.com/2021/08/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-kate-mulgrew-showtime-drama-recurring-1234818670/. live.
- Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . The Man Who Fell To Earth: Bill Nighy To Take Over Iconic David Bowie Character In Showtime Drama Series . . 3 February 2022 . February 3, 2022 . 3 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220203213335/https://deadline.com/2022/02/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-bill-nighy-thomas-newton-david-bowie-character-showtime-drama-series-1234926160/ . live .
- Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. 'Man Who Fell to Earth' Will Not Return for Season 2 at Showtime (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. October 10, 2022. October 11, 2022. October 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221011011539/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/man-who-fell-to-earth-will-not-return-for-season-2-at-showtime-exclusive-1235238532/. live.
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