Eric
Screenplay byAbi Morgan
Directed byLucy Forbes
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
ProducerHolly Pullinger
Production companies
  • Sister
  • Little Chick
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Eric is an upcoming television series made for the streaming service Netflix, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The script was written by Abi Morgan with Lucy Forbes directing and Holly Pullinger producing the series.

Synopsis

Vincent is a puppeteer in 1980s New York whose nine-year-old son, Edgar, has gone missing. Vincent’s increasingly volatile behaviour alienates him from his friends and family.[1] After issues with substance abuse, Vincent becomes convinced that he can reunite with Edgar with the help of his seven-foot puppet, Eric.[2]

Cast

Production

Netflix commissioned the six-part series in November 2021 to be made by production companies Little Chick and Sister.[3]

The script was written by Abi Morgan with Lucy Forbes directing and serving as executive producer. Holly Pullinger will produce the series with Benedict Cumberbatch starring and acting as executive producer. Jane Featherstone and Lucy Dyke of Sister will also executive produce, and Morgan is also an executive producer via Little Chick.[4]

Casting

It was revealed in February 2023 that joining Benedict Cumberbatch in the cast would be Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez. Later that month Jeff Hephner and Wade Allain-Marcus joined the cast.[5][6]

Filming

Principal photography had started by early 2023 with filming locations including Budapest and New York.[7] Benedict Cumberbatch was featured in the media photographed in the street with a glasses and with a dark green trench coat.[8]

Broadcast

The series is reportedly set to air on Netflix in 2024.[9]

References

  1. ^ Goldbart, Max (3 February 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch To Lead & EP Netflix's 'Eric' From Abi Morgan & Sister". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  2. ^ King, Aidan (4 January 2023). "'Eric': Benedict Cumberbatch in Talks to Star in Netflix Limited Series". Collider. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  3. ^ Yossman, K.J. (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five U.K. Series Including Re-Make of David Nicholls' 'One Day' and Abi Morgan's 'Eric'". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (4 January 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch in Talks to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'Eric' From Abi Morgan, Sister (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (22 February 2023). "'Insecure's Wade Allain-Marcus Boards Benedict Cumberbatch-Led Series 'Eric'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  6. ^ Goldbart, Max (9 February 2023). "'Chicago Fire' Star Jeff Hephner Boards Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix Series 'Eric'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (3 February 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch-Led Netflix Limited Series 'Eric' Rounds Out Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  8. ^ Sarkisian, Jacob (15 May 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch transforms for new Netflix series Eric". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  9. ^ Heritage, Stuart; Abbott, Kate (28 December 2023). "'Guaranteed to be a banger': the 50 must-see TV shows for 2024". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.

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