It only took a few weeks of social distancing to make the world that existed before Covid-19 feel absurdly out of reach. After building new routines of donning face masks and frantically wiping down precious groceries, a reality with dive bars, concerts and dinner parties becomes more and more abstract, not to mention painful to recall. Watching “Love in the Time of Corona” feels just as disorienting as that, but for the early days of quarantine in which sourdough bread reigned supreme and there was some vague hope that All of This might be over sooner rather than later. Filmed and set in the first months of the pandemic, Freeform’s new miniseries focuses on four households grinning and bearing it through the beginning of our new normal. Without enough time and retrospect to give its stories more depth — we are, after all, nowhere near beyond the scope of this...
- 8/24/2020
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform’s four-part limited series Love in the Time of Corona kicked off on Saturday night with a scene that might cause some traumatic flashbacks: It’s a few weeks into the pandemic, and Sade (The Affair‘s Nicolette Robinson) is preparing her husband James (Smash‘s Leslie Odom Jr.) to go for a grocery run. He’s covered in head-to-toe protective gear, while she reminds him to avoid crowded aisles, stay six feet away from other people, wipe his credit cards, not touch his face, etc. And off to battle get food he goes! It’s a moment that,...
- 8/23/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
If you’re feeling weary of pandemic-related shows, Love in the Time of Corona executive producer Joanna Johnson completely understands.
The four-part limited series — airing this Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8/7c on Freeform — tells four interconnected stories about life during the early months of quarantine. But given that viewers are still very much living in a coronavirus-plagued world and being inundated with content about Covid-19, “that was one of the things that we really talked about in the beginning: Do people really want to watch this?” Johnson tells TVLine. “That’s why our take on the show was more about relationships and connections,...
The four-part limited series — airing this Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 8/7c on Freeform — tells four interconnected stories about life during the early months of quarantine. But given that viewers are still very much living in a coronavirus-plagued world and being inundated with content about Covid-19, “that was one of the things that we really talked about in the beginning: Do people really want to watch this?” Johnson tells TVLine. “That’s why our take on the show was more about relationships and connections,...
- 8/21/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
In an era of captive TV audiences, Freeform is about to dive into Love in the Time of Corona. The four-part, two-night rom-com, which was ordered to limited series in early May, will air at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23. Watch the first teaser above.
Shot using remote technologies from in the cast’s actual homes, it follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine — from the early days of the stay-at-home order through the events that ignited the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.
Summer Premiere Dates 2020: Here’s What’s On As Lockdown Starts To Lift
Here’s a rundown:
James and Sade, a married couple who have been living somewhat separate lives, are forced back under the same roof after the pandemic puts James’ work travel to a halt. With headlines mounting,...
Shot using remote technologies from in the cast’s actual homes, it follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine — from the early days of the stay-at-home order through the events that ignited the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.
Summer Premiere Dates 2020: Here’s What’s On As Lockdown Starts To Lift
Here’s a rundown:
James and Sade, a married couple who have been living somewhat separate lives, are forced back under the same roof after the pandemic puts James’ work travel to a halt. With headlines mounting,...
- 7/27/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform’s ‘Love in the Time of Corona’ Trailer Asks ‘What Are We Doing With All This Time?’ (Video)
Freeform released the first trailer for its four-part limited series “Love in the Time of Corona” on Monday for those who aren’t sick of quarantine yet.
The scripted drama, which hails from “Good Trouble” duo Joanna Johnson and Christine Sacani, tells “four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine,” from the early days of social distance through the events that ignited the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.
The four parts will air across two nights, Aug. 22 and 23 on Freeform.
Also Read: Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson to Star in Freeform's 'Love in the Time of Corona'
“Hamilton’s” Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson executive produce and star in the limited series, along with Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell. See full episode descriptions below.
“Love in the Time of Corona...
The scripted drama, which hails from “Good Trouble” duo Joanna Johnson and Christine Sacani, tells “four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine,” from the early days of social distance through the events that ignited the worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.
The four parts will air across two nights, Aug. 22 and 23 on Freeform.
Also Read: Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson to Star in Freeform's 'Love in the Time of Corona'
“Hamilton’s” Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson executive produce and star in the limited series, along with Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell. See full episode descriptions below.
“Love in the Time of Corona...
- 7/27/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
CAA has signed writer, photographer, director and actor Tommy Dorfman.
Known for their role as Ryan Shaver on the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, Dorfman most recently starred alongside Alan Cumming in Jeremy O. Harris’ off-Broadway hit Daddy.
Most recently, they joined the cast of Freeform’s forthcoming Covid-19 drama Love in the Time of Corona which includes Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlsted, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell. The four-part limited series was produced virtually and follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine.
In addition to being featured in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Fendi, Diesel and Ugg, Dorfman art-directed a digital campaign for Ferragamo, which featured queer, trans and plus-size talent — a first for the fashion label. They also recently photographed and art-directed Pete Davidson for Paper Magazine.
Dorfman is managed by Doreen Wilcox Little at Anonymous Content.
Known for their role as Ryan Shaver on the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why, Dorfman most recently starred alongside Alan Cumming in Jeremy O. Harris’ off-Broadway hit Daddy.
Most recently, they joined the cast of Freeform’s forthcoming Covid-19 drama Love in the Time of Corona which includes Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlsted, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell. The four-part limited series was produced virtually and follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine.
In addition to being featured in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Fendi, Diesel and Ugg, Dorfman art-directed a digital campaign for Ferragamo, which featured queer, trans and plus-size talent — a first for the fashion label. They also recently photographed and art-directed Pete Davidson for Paper Magazine.
Dorfman is managed by Doreen Wilcox Little at Anonymous Content.
- 7/20/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Apple TV Plus released the trailer for its sport docuseries “Greatness Code,” and Disney Channel announced a crossover special featuring “Raven’s Home” and “Bunk’d.”
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
Casting
Freeform has announced Leslie Odom Jr, Nicolette Robinson, Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell will be joining the cast of “Love in the Time of Corona.” The four-part limited series follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. The series, from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani and Robyn Meisinger of Anonymous Content, began production this month in Los Angeles. “Love in the Time of Corona” is set to premiere in August.
Fox News Channel (Fnc) has announced Will Cain as co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Cain is set to make his official debut on Aug. 15 alongside co-hosts Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth.
- 6/29/2020
- by Klaritza Rico
- Variety Film + TV
Leslie Odom Jr. is searching for Love in the Time of Corona: The Hamilton and Smash vet will star in Freeform’s limited event series, alongside his real-life wife Nicolette Robinson (The Affair), both of whom will also serve as executive producers.
Also joining the cast are Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Rainey Qualley (Mad Men), Gil Bellows (Patriot, Ally McBeal), Rya Kihlstedt (The Bold Type, Charmed), Ava Bellows (This Too Shall Pass) and L. Scott Caldwell (All Rise, Lost).
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Also joining the cast are Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Rainey Qualley (Mad Men), Gil Bellows (Patriot, Ally McBeal), Rya Kihlstedt (The Bold Type, Charmed), Ava Bellows (This Too Shall Pass) and L. Scott Caldwell (All Rise, Lost).
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- 6/29/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The ensemble for Freeform’s forthcoming Covid-19 drama Love in the Time of Corona has been set. Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Nicolette Robinson (The Affair), Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Rainey Qualley (Mad Men), Gil Bellows (Patriot), Rya Kihlstedt (One Mississippi), Ava Bellows (This Too Shall Pass) and L. Scott Caldwell (Lost) have joined the four-part limited series that follows four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine. Virtual production starts today in Los Angeles.
The series comes from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani, Anonymous Content’s Robyn Meisinger. Love in the Time of Corona will be filmed using remote technologies and shot in the talents’ actual homes.
Odom Jr. and Robinson, who are a real-life couple, will portray James and Sade, a couple who have been living somewhat separate lives. He has...
The series comes from executive producers Joanna Johnson, Christine Sacani, Anonymous Content’s Robyn Meisinger. Love in the Time of Corona will be filmed using remote technologies and shot in the talents’ actual homes.
Odom Jr. and Robinson, who are a real-life couple, will portray James and Sade, a couple who have been living somewhat separate lives. He has...
- 6/29/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson will star in and executive produce Freeform’s “Love in the Time of Corona” limited series, the network announced Monday.
They join the four-part scripted series from “Good Trouble” duo Joanna Johnson and Christine Sacani, along with Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell.
Shot remotely in the talents’ actual homes, this four-part limited series follows “four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine.” Read full character descriptions below.
Also Read: Freeform Orders Scripted Limited Series 'Love in the Time of Corona'
Production on “Love in the Time of Corona” began on Monday, with the series eyeing an August premiere. Johnson and Sacani serve as executive producer on the series alongside Anonymous Content’s Robyn Meisinger.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, who also serve as executive producers on the project,...
They join the four-part scripted series from “Good Trouble” duo Joanna Johnson and Christine Sacani, along with Tommy Dorfman, Rainey Qualley, Gil Bellows, Rya Kihlstedt, Ava Bellows and L. Scott Caldwell.
Shot remotely in the talents’ actual homes, this four-part limited series follows “four interwoven stories about the hopeful search for love and connection during this time of quarantine.” Read full character descriptions below.
Also Read: Freeform Orders Scripted Limited Series 'Love in the Time of Corona'
Production on “Love in the Time of Corona” began on Monday, with the series eyeing an August premiere. Johnson and Sacani serve as executive producer on the series alongside Anonymous Content’s Robyn Meisinger.
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, who also serve as executive producers on the project,...
- 6/29/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Freeform has set the cast for its remotely shot, coronavirus-inspired limited series Love in the Time of Corona.
Production on the four-part series, created by Joanna Johnson (Freeform's Good Trouble and The Fosters), began Monday. The cast includes a pair of real-life couples in Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) and Nicolette Robinson (The Affair) and Gil Bellows (Patriot, Ally McBeal) and Rya Kihlstedt (One Mississippi), along with their daughter Ava Bellows. Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Rainey Qualley and L. Scott Caldwell (Lost) also star.
The project will be filmed in the actors' homes as it follows four interwoven stories about the ...
Production on the four-part series, created by Joanna Johnson (Freeform's Good Trouble and The Fosters), began Monday. The cast includes a pair of real-life couples in Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton) and Nicolette Robinson (The Affair) and Gil Bellows (Patriot, Ally McBeal) and Rya Kihlstedt (One Mississippi), along with their daughter Ava Bellows. Tommy Dorfman (13 Reasons Why), Rainey Qualley and L. Scott Caldwell (Lost) also star.
The project will be filmed in the actors' homes as it follows four interwoven stories about the ...
- 6/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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