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.
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Genre | Crime thriller |
Screenplay by | Harlan Coben Danny Brocklehurst |
Directed by | Wayne Yip |
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Original language | English |
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Producer | Matt Stevens |
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Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Synopsis
editA forensic pathologist (Claflin) investigates cold case murders after returning to his family home following the death of his father (Nighy).[1]
Cast
edit- Bill Nighy as Dr Lazarus
- Alexandra Roach as Jenna Lazarus
- Sam Claflin as Laz
- Roisin Gallagher
- David Fynn
- Karla Crome
- Kate Ashfield
- Curtis Tennant
Production
editIt 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]
References
edit- ^ Porter, Rick (7 February 2024). "Harlan Coben, 'Fool Me Once' Showrunner Reteam for Amazon Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (7 February 2024). "Amazon Orders Limited Series From 'Fool Me Once' Team; Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Alexandra Roach to Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ London, Rob (7 February 2024). "Harlan Coben Is Writing Another Series for Prime Video". Collider. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (27 June 2024). "'The Lovers' Star Roisin Gallagher Among Cast Added To Harlan Coben Amazon Series 'Lazarus'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (16 February 2024). "Harlan Coben's new show gets first look at cast filming". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Blade, Michelle (2 May 2024). "Parts of Morecambe fenced off as filming for new Amazon Prime crime thriller series takes place". Lancaster Guardian. Retrieved 3 May 2024.