Tegan and Sara have branched out from music into television with their new Prime Video series “High School”, inspired by the twins’ own experiences as teenagers, with real-life twins Railey and Seazynn Gilliland playing the TV versions of Tegan and Sara Quin.
Among the scenes in the series include the twins learning how to play the guitar riff for Smashing Pumpkins’ hit “Today”, and in a new podcast appearance with Pumpkins’ frontman William Patrick Corgan they reveal just how important his band was to them.
Speaking with Corgan on his “Thirty-Three with William Patrick Corgan” podcast, the duo opened up about the influence his band had on their development, both musically and emotionally, as teenagers.
Read More: ‘High School’: Get Your First Look At The TV Adaptation Of Tegan & Sara’s Memoir
“I actually feel like I’m having an out-of-body experience right now, because ‘Today’ changed my actual life,...
Among the scenes in the series include the twins learning how to play the guitar riff for Smashing Pumpkins’ hit “Today”, and in a new podcast appearance with Pumpkins’ frontman William Patrick Corgan they reveal just how important his band was to them.
Speaking with Corgan on his “Thirty-Three with William Patrick Corgan” podcast, the duo opened up about the influence his band had on their development, both musically and emotionally, as teenagers.
Read More: ‘High School’: Get Your First Look At The TV Adaptation Of Tegan & Sara’s Memoir
“I actually feel like I’m having an out-of-body experience right now, because ‘Today’ changed my actual life,...
- 10/28/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Before 21-year-old twins Railey and Seazynn Gilliland were cast as real-life indie-pop sister duo Tegan and Sara Quin in Amazon Freevee’s “High School,” they were working at Round Table Pizza in Fresno, Calif., and making goofy TikToks on the side. Neither really knew about the Grammy-nominated band —except when their growing TikTok fan base would point out their resemblance.
“We had heard the names ‘Tegan and Sara’ because people in my comments section would compare us,” Railey tells Variety on a gray day at a park in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles. “But we never really looked into them.”
Then, Railey got a Dm from Tegan, who had stumbled on her TikTok account. Tegan explained that she and Sara were adapting their bestselling memoir “High School” — which chronicles their teenage discovery of their passion for music — into a TV show, and were looking for identical twins to audition.
“We had heard the names ‘Tegan and Sara’ because people in my comments section would compare us,” Railey tells Variety on a gray day at a park in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Los Angeles. “But we never really looked into them.”
Then, Railey got a Dm from Tegan, who had stumbled on her TikTok account. Tegan explained that she and Sara were adapting their bestselling memoir “High School” — which chronicles their teenage discovery of their passion for music — into a TV show, and were looking for identical twins to audition.
- 10/21/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Parents would sidle over to Clea DuVall a lot 20 years ago. “We watched your movie,” they’d tell her. No title was mentioned. Not ever. But she always knew which one they were talking about. “There was always lots of subtext to it,” she recalls. “‘We watched your movie. It was very important to our daughter.’” Sometimes those daughters were hovering quietly nearby. Probably kicking themselves later on that they were too tongue-tied to say anything. The movie was But I’m a Cheerleader; the 1999 gay conversion camp romcom was to turn DuVall into a living come-to-Jesus moment for Y2K’s baby lesbians. “Those were the times where…,” she smiles, trailing off. “Like, Ok, this is what it feels like to do something that matters.”
If you were to line up the most important queer iconography of the late Nineties, DuVall would slot in somewhere between Leonardo DiCaprio’s Titanic hair,...
If you were to line up the most important queer iconography of the late Nineties, DuVall would slot in somewhere between Leonardo DiCaprio’s Titanic hair,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
Watch TikTok Twins and ‘High School’ Stars Seazynn and Railey Gililand Share Their Lives in 15 songs
TikTok creators Seazynn and Railey Gilliland star as fellow identical twins Tegan and Sara in the new Amazon Freevee series High School, based on the musicians’ memoir of the same name.
Set against the backdrop of ‘90s grunge and rave culture, High School is a coming-of-age story about the twins’ parallel self-discoveries through music and relationships. The series, streaming on Amazon Freevee starting October 14, is written and directed by Clea DuVall, who has also directed music videos for Tegan and Sara in the past.
Tegan and Sara discovered the twins on TikTok.
Set against the backdrop of ‘90s grunge and rave culture, High School is a coming-of-age story about the twins’ parallel self-discoveries through music and relationships. The series, streaming on Amazon Freevee starting October 14, is written and directed by Clea DuVall, who has also directed music videos for Tegan and Sara in the past.
Tegan and Sara discovered the twins on TikTok.
- 10/14/2022
- by Suzy Evans
- Rollingstone.com
If you’re someone of a certain (gay) persuasion, all I have to say about “High School” to pique your interest is that it’s a) a new coming-of-age drama about twin musicians Tegan and Sara Quin that’s b) based on Tegan and Sara’s own memoir, c) co-stars Cobie Smulders as their mother and d) was created in large part by no other than Clea DuVall, whose performance in “But I’m a Cheerleader” among many other credits has long made her the subject of many a queer awakening. Whether these points immediately intrigue you or not, though, you should also know that the show is also great. You don’t have to know who Tegan and Sara are to appreciate their story, which explores loneliness, connection and longing with such palpable empathy.
Starring newcomers Railey and Seazynn Gililand as Tegan and Sara, respectively, “High School” opens in late...
Starring newcomers Railey and Seazynn Gililand as Tegan and Sara, respectively, “High School” opens in late...
- 10/12/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Art officially imitates life for Cobie Smulders.
This year, her and husband Taran Killam’s eldest child, Shaelyn, turned 13. And now in Freevee’s High School, Smulders plays a mom to two teens who are on track to become the indie pop duo Tegan and Sara.
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This year, her and husband Taran Killam’s eldest child, Shaelyn, turned 13. And now in Freevee’s High School, Smulders plays a mom to two teens who are on track to become the indie pop duo Tegan and Sara.
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Premiering this Friday with...
- 10/10/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
High School is coming to Amazon Freevee next month, and the streaming service has released a trailer and new key art teasing the new comedy-drama which is based on the life of Tegan and Sara Quinn. Railey and Seazynn Gilliland, best known as TikTok creators, are set to star in the series. Cobie Smulders, Kyle Bornheimer, Olivia Rouyre, Amanda Fix, Brianne Tju, Geena Meszaros, Cj Valleroy, and Nate Corddry will guest star.
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- 9/8/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Batman’s butler is coming to HBO Max.
The streamer released the first trailer for Season 3 of “Pennyworth: The Origins of Batman’s Butler” on Wednesday, showcasing the newest chapter in Alfred Pennyworth’s story. The new season will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 6 with three episodes followed by one episode weekly through Nov. 24.
The DC origin series Jack Bannon as the titular butler, who is also a former British Sas soldier. He forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge) and his wife Martha (Emma Paetz) before they become Bruce Wayne’s parents. Season three of the thriller begins after a five-year time jump. Now, the civil war is over and a revolution has changed the world, ushering in a new age of super heroes and supervillains.
The cast for the series includes Bannon, Aldridge, Paetz, Paloma Faith, Ryan Fletcher,...
The streamer released the first trailer for Season 3 of “Pennyworth: The Origins of Batman’s Butler” on Wednesday, showcasing the newest chapter in Alfred Pennyworth’s story. The new season will premiere on Thursday, Oct. 6 with three episodes followed by one episode weekly through Nov. 24.
The DC origin series Jack Bannon as the titular butler, who is also a former British Sas soldier. He forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge) and his wife Martha (Emma Paetz) before they become Bruce Wayne’s parents. Season three of the thriller begins after a five-year time jump. Now, the civil war is over and a revolution has changed the world, ushering in a new age of super heroes and supervillains.
The cast for the series includes Bannon, Aldridge, Paetz, Paloma Faith, Ryan Fletcher,...
- 9/7/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
High School: Amazon Freevee Sets Premiere Date for Drama Based on Tegan and Sara Quin Memoir (Watch)
High School has its premiere date. The new coming-of-age drama series is based on the memoir of Tegan and Sara Quin. Amazon Freevee released a trailer teasing the new series.
TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star as the twin sisters. Esther McGregor is also a series regular. Guest stars include Cobie Smulders, Kyle Bornheimer, Olivia Rouyre, Amanda Fix, Brianne Tju, Geena Meszaros, Cj Valleroy, and Nate Corddry.
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TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star as the twin sisters. Esther McGregor is also a series regular. Guest stars include Cobie Smulders, Kyle Bornheimer, Olivia Rouyre, Amanda Fix, Brianne Tju, Geena Meszaros, Cj Valleroy, and Nate Corddry.
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- 8/14/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Amazon Freevee has released the first teaser trailer of “High School,” set to premiere Oct. 14 on the streamer.
Based on the 2019 memoir of the same name by indie pop duo Tegan and Sara Quin, the eight-episode drama series revolves around the memories of the twin sisters while growing up in the ’90s and searching for their own identities. “High School” stars TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland, along with Esther McGregor, Olivia Rouyre, Amanda Fix, Brianne Tju, Geena Meszaros, Cj Valleroy, Nate Corddry and special guests stars Cobie Smulders and Kyle Bornheimer.
The series is executive produced by Clea DuVall, Tegan and Sara Quin, Laura Kittrell and Plan B’s Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Carina Sposato. DuVall and Kittrell also serve as co-showrunners and co-writers, with DuVall directing several episodes. Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment produce.
“High School” will make its world premiere in September at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Based on the 2019 memoir of the same name by indie pop duo Tegan and Sara Quin, the eight-episode drama series revolves around the memories of the twin sisters while growing up in the ’90s and searching for their own identities. “High School” stars TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland, along with Esther McGregor, Olivia Rouyre, Amanda Fix, Brianne Tju, Geena Meszaros, Cj Valleroy, Nate Corddry and special guests stars Cobie Smulders and Kyle Bornheimer.
The series is executive produced by Clea DuVall, Tegan and Sara Quin, Laura Kittrell and Plan B’s Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Carina Sposato. DuVall and Kittrell also serve as co-showrunners and co-writers, with DuVall directing several episodes. Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment produce.
“High School” will make its world premiere in September at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- 8/13/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Tegan and Sara’s teenage years serve as the inspiration for Freevee’s all-new, original series, “High School”, which is adapted from the band’s 2019 memoir by executive producers and co-showrunners Clea DuVall and Laura Kittrell. Ahead of its fall debut, Et has an exclusive first look at the series’ cast, including TikTok personalities Railey and Seazynn Gilliland as Tegan and Sara, respectively.
In addition to an image of Railey and Seazynn, who are making their TV debuts with the series, Et also got a first look at special guest stars Cobie Smulders and Kyle Bornheimer, who play the twins’ parents Simone and Patrick.
“High School”, which is also executive produced by Tegan and Sara Quin and Laura Kittrell, as well as Plan B’s Dede Gardner, Carina Sposato and Jeremy Kleiner, is the latest anticipated LGBTQ-centric project about finding your own identity, and how that journey is made even...
In addition to an image of Railey and Seazynn, who are making their TV debuts with the series, Et also got a first look at special guest stars Cobie Smulders and Kyle Bornheimer, who play the twins’ parents Simone and Patrick.
“High School”, which is also executive produced by Tegan and Sara Quin and Laura Kittrell, as well as Plan B’s Dede Gardner, Carina Sposato and Jeremy Kleiner, is the latest anticipated LGBTQ-centric project about finding your own identity, and how that journey is made even...
- 8/12/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Nobody understands adolescent angst better than Tegan and Sara. On Aug. 12, Amazon Freevee released the first teaser for High School, a series based on the memoir of the same name by the beloved indie pop duo. The trailer traces the formative and sometimes co-dependent upbringing of the identical twins, played by TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland, in their Alberta hometown. "You've had to share everything," the twins' mother Simone (Cobie Smulders) says. "Maybe this is an opportunity for you to make your own friends." While the girls explore their own interests—including romantic partners—it's music that brings them...
- 8/12/2022
- E! Online
The adolescent lives of twins Tegan and Sara are headed to the small screen. On Friday, Amazon Freevee released the trailer for their new show High School, based on the memoir by the indie pop duo, out Oct. 14.
The clip follows the two sisters (played by TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland) as they navigate high school together, complete with plenty of adolescent angst and teenage rights of passage, like experiencing their first kiss and discovering their sexuality.
“I think it’s better having it be our secret,” a girl...
The clip follows the two sisters (played by TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland) as they navigate high school together, complete with plenty of adolescent angst and teenage rights of passage, like experiencing their first kiss and discovering their sexuality.
“I think it’s better having it be our secret,” a girl...
- 8/12/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Tegan and Sara Quin’s High School finally has a release date on Amazon Freevee. The coming-of-age drama series, based on the Grammy-nominated sibling duo’s best-selling memoir of the same name, will premiere Friday, October 14. And fans finally get to see first clips from the eight-part series in the High School teaser trailer, above, released Friday, August 12. High School is a story about finding your own identity—a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimic your own. Told through a backdrop of ’90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another. High School will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September. The series stars TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland in their television debut as the high school versions of Tegan and Sara,...
- 8/12/2022
- TV Insider
Amazon Freevee has released the first trailer for High School, an eight-episode coming-of-age drama based on the New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name from Tegan and Sara Quin. The first four episodes of High School will premiere Oct. 14, with new episodes available every Friday on Amazon Freevee (formerly IMDb TV).
Produced by Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment, High School is a story about finding your own identity—a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimic your own. Told through a backdrop of ‘90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.
High School will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
The series stars TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland in their TV debut as...
Produced by Amazon Studios and Plan B Entertainment, High School is a story about finding your own identity—a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimic your own. Told through a backdrop of ‘90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of twin sisters growing up down the hall from one another.
High School will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
The series stars TikTok creators Railey and Seazynn Gilliland in their TV debut as...
- 8/12/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
For the last few months, Tegan and Sara Quin have been in their hometown of Calgary, Alberta, teaching a pair of twin, queer 21-year-olds how to become Tegan and Sara. This is a necessary step for the indie-pop duo’s upcoming TV series, High School — based on their 2019 memoir about their teenage years in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, full of raves, alternative music, and not-so-secret girlfriends.
The first season is set in 10th grade, “when we first discover that we can play music,” says Tegan. The actors portraying...
The first season is set in 10th grade, “when we first discover that we can play music,” says Tegan. The actors portraying...
- 6/10/2022
- by Hannah Murphy Winter
- Rollingstone.com
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