Supacell
| Supacell | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Rapman |
| Screenplay by | Rapman |
| Directed by | Rapman Sebastian Thiel |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Producers | Joanna Crow Mark Hedges |
| Cinematography | Sam Heasman Aaron Reid |
| Production company | New Wave Energy |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Supacell is an upcoming drama television series. Rapman serves as showrunner, creator, writer and lead director on the project for Netflix. Sebastian Thiel also directs three episodes.
Premise[edit]
A group of seemingly ordinary black people from South London unexpectedly develop super powers.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki
- Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne
- Yasmin Monet Prince as Veronica
- Eddie Marsan as Ray
- Nadine Mills as Sabrina
- Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Andre
- Calvin Demba as Rodney
- Josh Tedeku as Josh
- Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen
- Giacomo Mancini as Spud
- Michael Salami as Gabriel
- Travis Jay as John
Production[edit]
The series was announced as commissioned by Netflix in November 2021 with Mouktar Mohammed and Henrietta Lee of New Wave as executive producer and associate producer.[2] Also executive producing are Anna Ferguson and Steve Searle of Netflix with Mark Hedges as series producer.[3] It was reported that the production was using a specialised Arri 35 camera which has been designed to show Black skin in the best and most complimentary way.[4][5]
Casting[edit]
In August 2022, Tosin Cole was announced in the lead role along with a cast that included Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Rayxia Ojo and Giacomo Mancini.[6] It was later revealed that Eddie Marsan had joined the cast as Ray.[7]
Filming[edit]
Filming took place between July 4, 2022, and December 10, 2022 in London.[8] Filming was confirmed to have wrapped by April 2023.[9]
Broadcast[edit]
A trailer for the series was released in April 2023.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Vickers-Green, Laura (10 March 2023). "Supacell: The Black British Superhero Show Set To Turn Marvel and DC On Their Heads". Den of Geek. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five UK Series: Rapman Superhero Show; 'One Day' Adaptation; Abi Morgan Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Shristy (11 August 2022). "Tosin Cole to Lead Netflix Superhero Drama 'Supacell'". Collider. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Copson, Josie (27 April 2023). "Rapman's South London Netflix superhero series will use groundbreaking camera technology that compliments Black skin in a first for UK TV". Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "U.K. Rapper Rapman Announces Black Superhero Series "Supacell' Coming To Netflix". allhiphop. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (11 August 2022). "Netflix's 'Supacell': '61st Street' Star Tosin Cole To Lead 'Blue Story' Creator Rapman's Superhero Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Phelan, Zehra (27 April 2023). "Eddie Marsan joins cast of Rapman & Netflix series 'Supacell'". heyuguys. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Asatryan, Tigran (27 April 2023). "Netflix Superhero Series 'Supacell': What We Know So Far". Whats-on-Netflix. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (27 April 2023). "'Supacell': Eddie Marsan Joins Rapman's Netflix Drama About South London Superheroes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Copson, Josie (27 April 2023). "Video: An inside look at Rapman's new superhero drama Supacell". Retrieved 4 July 2023.
