The Big Door Prize
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GenreComedy
Based onThe Big Door Prize
by M.O. Walsh
Developed byDavid West Read
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • David West Read
  • Miky Lee
  • Hyun Park
  • David Ellison
  • Dana Goldberg
  • Bill Bost
Running time29–35 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkApple TV+
Original releaseMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29) –
present (present)

The Big Door Prize is a comedy television series based on the book of the same name by M.O. Walsh that premiered on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2023.[2]

Premise

A machine appears in the grocery store of a small town that is able to predict the destinies of those who observe it.

Cast

Episodes

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten by [4]Original release date [2]
1"Dusty"Anu ValiaTeleplay by : David West ReadMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
2"Cass"Anu ValiaSarah WalkerMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
3"Jacob"Molly McGlynnCraig RowinMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
4"Father Reuben"TBACorinne StikemanApril 5, 2023 (2023-04-05)
5TBATBATeleplay by : Amanda RosenbergApril 12, 2023 (2023-04-12)
6TBATBADian QiApril 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)
7TBATBACraig RowinApril 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
8TBATBASarah WalkerMay 3, 2023 (2023-05-03)
9TBATBAAmanda Rosenberg & Corinne StikemanMay 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)
10TBATBATBAMay 17, 2023 (2023-05-17)

Anu Valia, Molly McGlynn, Todd Biermann, Jenée LaMarque and Declan Lowney will direct episodes of the series.[2]

Production

It was announced in May 2021 that Apple TV+ had greenlit a ten-episode series based on the book, with David West Read set to serve as showrunner.[1] In December, Chris O'Dowd was cast to star,[5] with Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra and Sammy Forulas also added to the cast.[6] In February 2022, Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki and Crystal R. Fox joined the cast.[7]

Principal photography for season one took place in December 2021 in Georgia.[8] Filming for season two began January 23 and is expected to end on May 2, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.[9]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10, based on 11 critic reviews.[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 75 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski (May 28, 2021). "Apple Orders 'The Big Door Prize' Comedy Series From 'Schitt's Creek' EP David West Read & Skydance". Deadline Hollywood. PMC. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for New Comedy "The Big Door Prize" from Emmy Award-Winning Creator David West Read" (Press release). Apple. February 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ "The Big Door Prize on Apple TV+". Apple TV. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Big Door Prize". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (December 7, 2021). "Chris O'Dowd to Star in Apple Comedy Series Big Door Prize From Schitt's Creek Alum David West Read". Variety. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (December 16, 2021). "The Big Door Prize: Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra & Sammy Fourlas Join Apple TV+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 5, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (February 7, 2022). "The Big Door Prize: Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki & Crystal Fox Round Out Series Regular Cast For Apple TV+ Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  8. ^ Ho, Rodney (January 15, 2022). "What's filming in Georgia in January 2022?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on July 17, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  9. ^ "The Big Door Prize (Season 2)". Film & Television Industry Alliance. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "The Big Door Prize: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  11. ^ "The Big Door Prize: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

External links

Apple TV+ original programming
Skydance Media
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