From VancouverFilm.Net, Sneak Peek Season 2 of the 'killer mermaid' TV series "Siren", premiering January 24, 2019 on Freeform:
"....in Season One, the coastal town of 'Bristol Cove', known for its legend of once being home to 'mermaids', is turned upside down when a mysterious young woman (Eline Powell) appears and begins wreaking havoc on the small fishing town to look for her captured sister (Sibongile Mlambo) who was abducted at the hands of the local military.
"Marine biologists 'Ben' (Alex Roe) and 'Maddie' (Fola Evans-Akingbola) work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land.
"Now in Season 2, the focus is on the magical and irresistible 'siren song' and how it affects male humans differently...
"...as well as introducing more 'merfolk' - 'mermaids' and 'mermen' alike...
"...of which the people of Bristol Cove discover that such creatures have existed all along, while '...
"....in Season One, the coastal town of 'Bristol Cove', known for its legend of once being home to 'mermaids', is turned upside down when a mysterious young woman (Eline Powell) appears and begins wreaking havoc on the small fishing town to look for her captured sister (Sibongile Mlambo) who was abducted at the hands of the local military.
"Marine biologists 'Ben' (Alex Roe) and 'Maddie' (Fola Evans-Akingbola) work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land.
"Now in Season 2, the focus is on the magical and irresistible 'siren song' and how it affects male humans differently...
"...as well as introducing more 'merfolk' - 'mermaids' and 'mermen' alike...
"...of which the people of Bristol Cove discover that such creatures have existed all along, while '...
- 12/18/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
As Freeform concisely puts it, more mermaids are coming, and they’ll be arriving in January when the second season of Siren premieres.
Freeform tweeted the announcement today, though didn’t set a specific date other than January 2019.
The mermaid thriller is based on a story by co-writers Eric Wald and Dean White, and is set in the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known in legend an an ancient home of mermaids. The legend part changed, though, when reality set in with the arrival of the mysterious Ryn (Eline Powell), who wreaks havoc on the small fishing town.
Last month it was announced that Garcelle Beauvais (E!’s The Arrangement) has joined Season 2 in a recurring role as Susan Bishop, a mom who abandoned her family for 10 months but is back in Bristol Cove.
Wald and White executive produce with Emily Whitesell, who also serves as showrunner. Brad Luff, Nate Hopper,...
Freeform tweeted the announcement today, though didn’t set a specific date other than January 2019.
The mermaid thriller is based on a story by co-writers Eric Wald and Dean White, and is set in the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known in legend an an ancient home of mermaids. The legend part changed, though, when reality set in with the arrival of the mysterious Ryn (Eline Powell), who wreaks havoc on the small fishing town.
Last month it was announced that Garcelle Beauvais (E!’s The Arrangement) has joined Season 2 in a recurring role as Susan Bishop, a mom who abandoned her family for 10 months but is back in Bristol Cove.
Wald and White executive produce with Emily Whitesell, who also serves as showrunner. Brad Luff, Nate Hopper,...
- 8/22/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago P.D. is coming to Rob Morrow‘s rescue.
The Numb3rs and Northern Exposure vet will guest-star in Season 6’s third episode, titled “Bad Boys,” as a rich, liberal entrepreneur, TVLine has learned exclusively. Morrow’s character, Evan Gilchrist, is an outspoken critic of the police department who is forced to call on Cpd for help when his teen daughter goes missing.
Morrow’s recent TV credits include Billions, Designated Survivor, The Fosters and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
Chicago P.D. Season 6 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 10/9c as part of NBC’s new #OneChicago block.
The Numb3rs and Northern Exposure vet will guest-star in Season 6’s third episode, titled “Bad Boys,” as a rich, liberal entrepreneur, TVLine has learned exclusively. Morrow’s character, Evan Gilchrist, is an outspoken critic of the police department who is forced to call on Cpd for help when his teen daughter goes missing.
Morrow’s recent TV credits include Billions, Designated Survivor, The Fosters and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
Chicago P.D. Season 6 premieres Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 10/9c as part of NBC’s new #OneChicago block.
- 7/27/2018
- TVLine.com
On today’s TV roundup, the trailer for “Shameless” Season 9 drops and NBC announces its inaugural Female Forward Class.
Casting
ABC has added Garcelle Beauvais as a recurring guest star in Season 2 of “Siren,” which began production today in Vancouver. Beauvais plays Susan Bishop, Maddie’s (Fola Evans-Akingbola) mom and Dale’s (Gil Birmingham) wife, who abandoned her family for the past 10 months. She is back in Bristol Cove and ready to make amends with her family.
Dates
MTV announced the new season of “Ridiculousness” will premiere on an all-new night beginning Sunday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Host Rob Dyrdek returns with Chanel West Coast and Steelo Brim to dissect the internet’s most provocative and absurd viral videos. Special guests this season include Olympic athletes Adam Rippon, Chloe Kim and Laurie Hernandez, pop-rap duo Jack & Jack, “Wild ‘N Out” star Justina Valentina and more.
Greenlights
Netflix has greenlit a Christmas-themed “Nailed It!
Casting
ABC has added Garcelle Beauvais as a recurring guest star in Season 2 of “Siren,” which began production today in Vancouver. Beauvais plays Susan Bishop, Maddie’s (Fola Evans-Akingbola) mom and Dale’s (Gil Birmingham) wife, who abandoned her family for the past 10 months. She is back in Bristol Cove and ready to make amends with her family.
Dates
MTV announced the new season of “Ridiculousness” will premiere on an all-new night beginning Sunday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Host Rob Dyrdek returns with Chanel West Coast and Steelo Brim to dissect the internet’s most provocative and absurd viral videos. Special guests this season include Olympic athletes Adam Rippon, Chloe Kim and Laurie Hernandez, pop-rap duo Jack & Jack, “Wild ‘N Out” star Justina Valentina and more.
Greenlights
Netflix has greenlit a Christmas-themed “Nailed It!
- 7/26/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
Garcelle Beauvais has joined Season 2 of Freeform’s mermaid thriller drama Siren in a recurring role. Production on the sophomore season got underway today in Vancouver.
Based on a story by co-writers Eric Wald and Dean White, Siren is an epic tale about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. The arrival of a mysterious girl, Ryn (Eline Powell), wreaks havoc on the small fishing town as she proves the folklore true. Using their resources, marine biologists Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola) must work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land and if there are more like her. Xander (Ian Verdun) is a deep-sea fisherman looking to uncover the truth and Helen (Rena Owen), the town eccentric, knows more than she lets on.
Garcelle plays Susan Bishop, Maddie’s...
Based on a story by co-writers Eric Wald and Dean White, Siren is an epic tale about the coastal town of Bristol Cove, known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. The arrival of a mysterious girl, Ryn (Eline Powell), wreaks havoc on the small fishing town as she proves the folklore true. Using their resources, marine biologists Ben (Alex Roe) and Maddie (Fola Evans-Akingbola) must work together to find out who and what drove this primal hunter of the deep sea to land and if there are more like her. Xander (Ian Verdun) is a deep-sea fisherman looking to uncover the truth and Helen (Rena Owen), the town eccentric, knows more than she lets on.
Garcelle plays Susan Bishop, Maddie’s...
- 7/26/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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