“True-crime podcasts aren’t journalism. They’re necrophilia.” So says Dove (Siobhan Cullen), an investigative reporter for The Guardian, whose disdain for professional podcasting would make even the most judgemental parent defend their child’s chosen “career.” Throughout “Bodkin,” a fictional Netflix mystery set in a fictional Irish town about its fishy, fictional residents (and fictional visiting reporters), Dove never misses an opportunity to rail against the hottest nonfiction genre of the last decade or so. At first, it’s hard to blame her. Certain true-crime podcasts, documentaries, and reports have faced criticism for years over unethical practices, whether it’s playing loosey-goosey with the facts, disrespecting victims’ privacy, or overextending its story for extra attention. Plus, after an untold number of narratives about missing kids and dead women, we’re overdue, as a culture, to pivot away from true crime and into something new. (Maybe toward truly funny comedies?...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
When you think about detective stories, the first image that comes to mind is Sherlock Holmes, right? You know, with his coat, pipe, and magnifying glass, he was rocking that classic detective look. But now, imagine all that, but for an investigative journalist named Dubheasa Maloney, also known as Dove. She’s a woman on a mission who came to Bodkin, a small town in Ireland, wearing a sleek black coat and black sunglasses, to find out the truth behind three disappearances that happened during the Samhain festival 25 years ago with two podcasters, Gilbert and Emmy. But Dove didn’t exactly plan on coming back to Ireland from London. Nope, but she had to. What exactly happened? And will she find out the truth? Let’s find out together by diving into the story of Netflix’s new thriller series Bodkin, directed by Jez Scharf.
Spoilers Ahead
Why did Dove come to Bodkin?...
Spoilers Ahead
Why did Dove come to Bodkin?...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
When Bodkin’s Gilbert (Will Forte), Dove (Siobhán Cullen), and Emmy (Robyn Cara) showed up in small-town Ireland to record a podcast, they knew they were chasing a great story — but they didn’t know just how many threads they’d have to follow to one fateful fall night two decades ago.
So what, exactly, did happen in this quiet seaside town? And how in the world are yoga-teaching nuns, Interpol, smugglers, a sunken car, and a whole lot of eels involved?
“You need seven episodes to be able to explain,” Cullen tells Tudum. “I think that’s what’s so great about the show. As soon as you think you have a handle on it, there’s another twist, there’s another turn, there’s a red herring, and the rug is pulled from underneath you. I don’t think there’s a succinct way to solve the case...
So what, exactly, did happen in this quiet seaside town? And how in the world are yoga-teaching nuns, Interpol, smugglers, a sunken car, and a whole lot of eels involved?
“You need seven episodes to be able to explain,” Cullen tells Tudum. “I think that’s what’s so great about the show. As soon as you think you have a handle on it, there’s another twist, there’s another turn, there’s a red herring, and the rug is pulled from underneath you. I don’t think there’s a succinct way to solve the case...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jean Bentley
- Tudum - Netflix
Boy, Bodkin is the type of series that revels in its own self-importance. The new Netflix mystery series has a great premise, considering how popular true crime podcasts are nowadays. However, the series is a cluttered mess with so many twists and turns that it begins to take so many times. Like McGruff the Crime Dog, the plot goes around in circles instead of wrapping up the case.
The story follows Dove (The Dry’s Siobhán Cullen), an investigative journalist on the lamb, so to speak. Her editor orders her to travel to the small Irish town of Bodkin to accompany a podcast team looking for a story. The excursion may be good for Dove since she is under investigation for illegally obtaining and publishing classified government information.
Siobhán Cullen in Bodkin (2024) | Image via Netflix
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The story follows Dove (The Dry’s Siobhán Cullen), an investigative journalist on the lamb, so to speak. Her editor orders her to travel to the small Irish town of Bodkin to accompany a podcast team looking for a story. The excursion may be good for Dove since she is under investigation for illegally obtaining and publishing classified government information.
Siobhán Cullen in Bodkin (2024) | Image via Netflix
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- 5/9/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
The confluence of inspirations and potentially inadvertent allusions in the new Netflix series Bodkin are both impossible to avoid discussing, and often its most interesting aspect. But a series being intriguing to discuss is not the same as that series being effectively entertaining from start to finish. In fits and starts, Bodkin is actually quite captivating, boasting a very impressive lead performance from Irish actress Siobhán Cullen and trying its hand at tweaking the small-town murder mystery that’s served as the foundation for many a film and TV show.
However, for a seven-episode series that could just as easily be a one-and-done story as the springboard for future seasons, Bodkin is a strange hybrid of comedy and drama, of tough-as-nails crime drama and spooky cult horror. It’s admirable for a series to aim high, but this show only succeeds at some of its creative ambitions.
However, for a seven-episode series that could just as easily be a one-and-done story as the springboard for future seasons, Bodkin is a strange hybrid of comedy and drama, of tough-as-nails crime drama and spooky cult horror. It’s admirable for a series to aim high, but this show only succeeds at some of its creative ambitions.
- 5/9/2024
- by Josh Spiegel
- Primetimer
Bodkin is a dark comedy crime-drama series created by Jez Scharf. The Netflix series is set in the fictional town of Bodkin in Ireland. It follows the story of an American podcaster Gilbert, a London-based investigative journalist Dove, and a researcher Emmy as they investigate a decades-old disappearance of three young people on the night of the Samhain festival. Bodkin stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara in the lead roles with David Wilmot, Chris Walley, Seán Óg, Peter Bankole, and Kerri McLean starring in supporting roles. If you loved the dark humor and thrills of a murder investigation in Bodkin here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Is Netflix’s Bodkin Based on a True Story? (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Starring Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara as Gilbert Power, Dove, and Emmy, respectively, the show keeps audiences on the edge of their seats while also tickling their funny bones. Since the series revolves around a true-crime podcast, people might wonder if Bodkin is based on a true story. Let’s find out!
What is the True Story Behind Netflix’s Bodkin?
Bodkin is not based on a true story. Though the series is centered on true-crime podcasters, its events and plot are entirely fictional. The show is a satire on how some podcasters get way too dramatic while discussing a true crime and blur the lines between facts and fiction.
To engross the audiences, the show’s makers put the message ‘Based on a True Story’ in the trailer; however, it was followed up with a footnote reading,...
Starring Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara as Gilbert Power, Dove, and Emmy, respectively, the show keeps audiences on the edge of their seats while also tickling their funny bones. Since the series revolves around a true-crime podcast, people might wonder if Bodkin is based on a true story. Let’s find out!
What is the True Story Behind Netflix’s Bodkin?
Bodkin is not based on a true story. Though the series is centered on true-crime podcasters, its events and plot are entirely fictional. The show is a satire on how some podcasters get way too dramatic while discussing a true crime and blur the lines between facts and fiction.
To engross the audiences, the show’s makers put the message ‘Based on a True Story’ in the trailer; however, it was followed up with a footnote reading,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Small-town investigation stories, especially from rural England or Ireland, come with a lot of nuances and layers in regards to the stories. There are known and unknown characters, usual suspects, and an unexpected twist in the end. There were Broadchurch, Mare of Eastown, Midsomer Murders, Fargo, Unforgotten, Luther, Line of Duty, and The Woman in the Wall that covered this genre and delivered impeccable drama to keep the audience hooked. Bodkin, the brand-new Irish Netflix original, is all about the disappearance of three people from a town many years ago. Two decades later, three people came looking for answers, and one of them was a local. Created by Jez Scharf, the miniseries was released on the streaming platform on May 9th, 2024.
The show is about Gilbert Power, an American of Irish origins who is flown down by the Guardian for his true-crime podcast along with the newspaper researcher Emmy to...
The show is about Gilbert Power, an American of Irish origins who is flown down by the Guardian for his true-crime podcast along with the newspaper researcher Emmy to...
- 5/9/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
In Netflix’s new series Bodkin, hard-bitten newspaper reporter Dove (Siobhán Cullen) is forced to team up with veteran podcaster Gilbert (Will Forte) to investigate a 25-year-old mystery in the eponymous Irish town. The reluctant partners clash on everything, not least of which is that Dove thinks they can, and should, find out what really happened in Bodkin back in the day.
“Have you ever listened to a podcast where they actually solve it?” Gilbert asks, incredulous. “I need diversions. Red herrings. Human interest. The stuff that people actually care about.
“Have you ever listened to a podcast where they actually solve it?” Gilbert asks, incredulous. “I need diversions. Red herrings. Human interest. The stuff that people actually care about.
- 5/9/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Audiences’ thirst for true-crime stories over the last decade has led to a wave of satirical TV shows, including Only Murders in the Building, American Vandal, and Trial & Error. Netflix’s Bodkin is the latest series to throw down this gauntlet, promising a light-hearted critique of the entertainment-driven and exploitative true-crime genre.
Bodkin follows investigative journalist and Dublin native Dove (Siobhán Cullen) as she joins forces with American podcaster Gilbert Power (Will Forte) and his assistant, Emmy (Robyn Cara), to solve a decades-old mystery involving three missing people in the Irish town of Bodkin in West Cork. Sent to Bodkin against her will after a previous case went sour, the series finds the excruciatingly unlikeable Dove infuriated by her involvement with the podcast, which she sees as inane entertainment. Embittered by a mysterious past, she’s snobbish, rude, and incompetent, constantly frustrating the efforts of her relatively inexperienced colleagues.
Bodkin follows investigative journalist and Dublin native Dove (Siobhán Cullen) as she joins forces with American podcaster Gilbert Power (Will Forte) and his assistant, Emmy (Robyn Cara), to solve a decades-old mystery involving three missing people in the Irish town of Bodkin in West Cork. Sent to Bodkin against her will after a previous case went sour, the series finds the excruciatingly unlikeable Dove infuriated by her involvement with the podcast, which she sees as inane entertainment. Embittered by a mysterious past, she’s snobbish, rude, and incompetent, constantly frustrating the efforts of her relatively inexperienced colleagues.
- 5/9/2024
- by Amelia Stout
- Slant Magazine
Bodkin, Netflix’s new darkly comic mystery series about true crime podcasting, is a slow burn, not to be confused with Slow Burn, the true crime podcast briefly adapted as an Epix series.
Created by Jez Scharf, boasting the Obamas’ Higher Ground among its producers and featuring Will Forte as its most prominent star, Bodkin is a show that I felt a reasonable amount of investment in by the end. But the cumulative effect belies the fact that it’s a series that does a bunch of little things well in a low-key way, rather than doing any one thing spectacularly well.
It’s a satire without any big laughs, a puzzle without many shocking twists and a character study, but of a very muted sort. If you go in looking for big reactions to anything, you’ll be disappointed. If you look for some minor insights into our instinctive love of voyeuristic storytelling,...
Created by Jez Scharf, boasting the Obamas’ Higher Ground among its producers and featuring Will Forte as its most prominent star, Bodkin is a show that I felt a reasonable amount of investment in by the end. But the cumulative effect belies the fact that it’s a series that does a bunch of little things well in a low-key way, rather than doing any one thing spectacularly well.
It’s a satire without any big laughs, a puzzle without many shocking twists and a character study, but of a very muted sort. If you go in looking for big reactions to anything, you’ll be disappointed. If you look for some minor insights into our instinctive love of voyeuristic storytelling,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CinemaBlind’s Review – 85%
If you think about it the true crime phenomenon itself is pretty pornographic and that’s one of the themes being explored in Netflix’s latest murder mystery with a touch of dark comedy series Bodkin. Created by Jez Scharf, the Netflix series is set in the fictional idyllic town of Bodkin and it revolves around three out-of-town people looking to make a podcast about three mysterious disappearances that happened decades back on the night of Samhain.
Bodkin is simply a great murder mystery for all the true crime enthusiasts out there as it shows us all the things that are in true crime podcasts and adds up the personalities of the people who are making them. It is Fish out of Water series as an American podcaster Gilbert is heading to Ireland to make a podcast and he is joined by a meek researcher and a brash investigative journalist Dove,...
If you think about it the true crime phenomenon itself is pretty pornographic and that’s one of the themes being explored in Netflix’s latest murder mystery with a touch of dark comedy series Bodkin. Created by Jez Scharf, the Netflix series is set in the fictional idyllic town of Bodkin and it revolves around three out-of-town people looking to make a podcast about three mysterious disappearances that happened decades back on the night of Samhain.
Bodkin is simply a great murder mystery for all the true crime enthusiasts out there as it shows us all the things that are in true crime podcasts and adds up the personalities of the people who are making them. It is Fish out of Water series as an American podcaster Gilbert is heading to Ireland to make a podcast and he is joined by a meek researcher and a brash investigative journalist Dove,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ Connected? Exploring Similarities - Main Image
Apple TV is releasing another brand-new sci-fi series, but hang on a sec, this story seems... familiar. Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ connected?
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple TV+'s Constellation series, so proceed with caution.
Apple TV+'s Dark Matter and Constellation Similarities Explained
Dark Matter is an upcoming 9-episode series on Apple TV+.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his surreal encounter with infinite realities. Sound familiar?
Constellation ended its eight-episode run back in March of this year. Following Jo's (played by Noomi Rapace) experience in outer space with her crew, strange things start happening to her once she returns to Earth.
She's forgetting memories about her past times and her backstory as the "old" Jo before the exploded incident occurred.
Apple TV is releasing another brand-new sci-fi series, but hang on a sec, this story seems... familiar. Are Dark Matter and Constellation on Apple TV+ connected?
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Apple TV+'s Constellation series, so proceed with caution.
Apple TV+'s Dark Matter and Constellation Similarities Explained
Dark Matter is an upcoming 9-episode series on Apple TV+.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, Dark Matter follows Jason Dessen (played by Joel Edgerton) and his surreal encounter with infinite realities. Sound familiar?
Constellation ended its eight-episode run back in March of this year. Following Jo's (played by Noomi Rapace) experience in outer space with her crew, strange things start happening to her once she returns to Earth.
She's forgetting memories about her past times and her backstory as the "old" Jo before the exploded incident occurred.
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
Who is Seán Óg Cairns Who Plays Garda Eoin in Netflix's Bodkin? - Main Image
Who is Seán Óg Cairns in one of the newest true crime series on Netflix, Bodkin? The upcoming comedy-thriller show is about to grace the screens this May, so get to know one of the characters appearing on the show!
Who is Seán Óg Cairns? Where Have You Seen Him Before?
Seán Óg Cairns is a 27-year-old Irish actor who grew up in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
He first burst into the scene as a dancer under the Dundalk Musical Society in January 2013, where he went on stage for Pantomime, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarves, in An Táin Theatre, Dundalk.
Seán Óg's first leading role came when he was cast as Ronnie Winslow in Dundalk Theatre Workshop's The Winslow Boy.
After the 2013-2014 runs of the An Táin Theatre, Seán Óg managed to earn...
Who is Seán Óg Cairns in one of the newest true crime series on Netflix, Bodkin? The upcoming comedy-thriller show is about to grace the screens this May, so get to know one of the characters appearing on the show!
Who is Seán Óg Cairns? Where Have You Seen Him Before?
Seán Óg Cairns is a 27-year-old Irish actor who grew up in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
He first burst into the scene as a dancer under the Dundalk Musical Society in January 2013, where he went on stage for Pantomime, Snow White, and the Seven Dwarves, in An Táin Theatre, Dundalk.
Seán Óg's first leading role came when he was cast as Ronnie Winslow in Dundalk Theatre Workshop's The Winslow Boy.
After the 2013-2014 runs of the An Táin Theatre, Seán Óg managed to earn...
- 5/7/2024
- EpicStream
There’s a question the trio of podcasters at the center of the darkly comedic thriller Bodkinask themselves: “How much of this is true, and how much is a story?” As series creator Jez Scharf tells Tudum, “Once you start asking that question, all of reality falls apart.”
Bodkin, which premieres May 9, stars Will Forte (Nebraska), Siobhán Cullen (The Dry), and Robyn Cara (Trying) as Gilbert, Dove, and Emmy, a motley crew of podcasters investigating the nefarious goings-on swirling beneath the seemingly idyllic veneer of the titular small town in Ireland, where several mysterious disappearances occurred 25 years ago.
In their attempt to uncover the truth about the people lost during the town’s annual Samhain celebration — a traditional Gaelic fall festival that celebrates the end of the harvest season and the longer, darker days to come — our heroes realize Bodkin might be small, but it holds some very...
Bodkin, which premieres May 9, stars Will Forte (Nebraska), Siobhán Cullen (The Dry), and Robyn Cara (Trying) as Gilbert, Dove, and Emmy, a motley crew of podcasters investigating the nefarious goings-on swirling beneath the seemingly idyllic veneer of the titular small town in Ireland, where several mysterious disappearances occurred 25 years ago.
In their attempt to uncover the truth about the people lost during the town’s annual Samhain celebration — a traditional Gaelic fall festival that celebrates the end of the harvest season and the longer, darker days to come — our heroes realize Bodkin might be small, but it holds some very...
- 5/6/2024
- by Jean Bentley
- Tudum - Netflix
No matter how many crimes are committed because people are inspired by what they hear on various true crime podcasts, the genre remains extremely popular. Millions of people get their thrills from real-life stories and dive deep into the minds of murderers through their psychological portraits.
Only Murders in the Building isn't the only show that depicts fans of the genre facing real-life mysteries, but it's safe to say it's the most popular. Starring A-list celebrities like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Cara Delevigne, the show has been unparalleled for the past 3 seasons. But now things might change.
What Bodkin Is About?
To say that May is packed with Netflix premieres would be an understatement. There are many different original series premiering for the first time or returning with new seasons this month, and Bodkin is one of them.
Like Only Murders in the Building, Bodkin...
Only Murders in the Building isn't the only show that depicts fans of the genre facing real-life mysteries, but it's safe to say it's the most popular. Starring A-list celebrities like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Cara Delevigne, the show has been unparalleled for the past 3 seasons. But now things might change.
What Bodkin Is About?
To say that May is packed with Netflix premieres would be an understatement. There are many different original series premiering for the first time or returning with new seasons this month, and Bodkin is one of them.
Like Only Murders in the Building, Bodkin...
- 5/6/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
If there's one great thing about Netflix, it's the amount of new content the platform releases for subscribers to enjoy every month. Whether it's already released hits from around the world that are already considered classics, or fresh, never-before-seen movies and TV shows produced by Netflix, there's never a chance to get bored.
This May will be no exception. If anything, Netflix is about to get one of its biggest updates in 2024, so get ready to tune in to some of the streamer's most anticipated original premieres and returns.
A Man in Full (May 2)
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late Tom Wolfe, A Man in Full is the 6-part story of an Atlanta real estate broker whose empire faces a sudden demise. As portrayed by Jeff Daniels, Charlie Croker does everything he can to save his crumbling business and the legacy it represents.
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This May will be no exception. If anything, Netflix is about to get one of its biggest updates in 2024, so get ready to tune in to some of the streamer's most anticipated original premieres and returns.
A Man in Full (May 2)
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late Tom Wolfe, A Man in Full is the 6-part story of an Atlanta real estate broker whose empire faces a sudden demise. As portrayed by Jeff Daniels, Charlie Croker does everything he can to save his crumbling business and the legacy it represents.
T P...
- 5/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
As summer approaches (for the Northern Hemisphere at least), Netflix is set to premiere a fresh season of one of its biggest hits.
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
Brigerton season 3 is set to arrive on May 16 and will debut a “new crop of debutantes” into the regency drama fray. Other original series of note this month include Indian drama Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (May 1), the Jeff Daniels-starring A Man in Full (May 2), and intriguing Korean title The 8 Show (May 17). Of course, Netflix is also rolling out a suite of true crime docs and docuseries as well. Chief among those options is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal on May 15.
It’s the movie side of things where Netflix is feeling particularly lively though. May 3 sees the arrival of Jerry Seinfeld Pop Tart comedy Unfrosted. That will be followed by rom-com Mother of the Bride (May 9) and the Jennifer Lopez-starring Atlas (May 24).
If none...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Dearest gentle reader, we’ve been apart for far too long. Mark your calendars this May for the return of Bridgerton with Season 3, Part 1 because there will be plenty of #Polin to go around this spring. If you’re in the market for drama of the real estate variety, Season 3 of Selling the Oc ups the ante — and the square footage, too. Set your sights even higher and take a trip across the pond to Ireland with a crew of podcasters as they set out to investigate the disappearance of three strangers in the darkly comedic thriller, Bodkin. And if you ever wanted more Jennifer Lopez, you’ll be angling to watch the sci-fi thriller Atlas, where Lopez plays a data analyst who teams up with an unlikely ally to save the world.
You can also celebrate Netflix Is a Joke Fest right here, with new comedy specials coming...
You can also celebrate Netflix Is a Joke Fest right here, with new comedy specials coming...
- 4/30/2024
- by Erin Corbett
- Tudum - Netflix
The Netflix May 2024 originals, movies, and TV shows have been revealed and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also announced which movies and TV series will be leaving next month.
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
The May lineup includes Archer Seasons 1-13, Atlas, Blood of Zeus Season 2, Bodkin, Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart, and Mother of the Bride.
The Netflix May 2024 slate also features Mulligan Part 2, Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2, Princess Power Season 3, Roast of Tom Brady, Selling the Oc Season 3, Thelma the Unicorn, Unfrosted, and more.
Netflix May 2024 Schedule
Available May Tba
Buying London (Gb) — Netflix Series
Follow luxury estate agent Daniel Daggers and the team as they navigate London’s super-prime market, where the drama is as jaw-dropping as the price tags.
The Life You Wanted (It) — Netflix Series
Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down—until a longtime friend...
- 4/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Cillian Murphy took home the award for lead actor in a film for his performance in Oppenheimer while That They May Face The Rising Sun clinched the best film prize at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs), that took place on Saturday (April 20).
As well as taking the best actor prize, Cork-born Murphy also collected the best international film prize on behalf of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Pat Collins’ best film award winner That They May Face The Rising Sun was adapted from John McGahern’s novel about life in rural Ireland, and premiered at BFI London Film Festival.
As well as taking the best actor prize, Cork-born Murphy also collected the best international film prize on behalf of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
Pat Collins’ best film award winner That They May Face The Rising Sun was adapted from John McGahern’s novel about life in rural Ireland, and premiered at BFI London Film Festival.
- 4/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
In 2018, Michelle and Barack Obama's production company Higher Ground signed a multi-year deal with Netflix, the biggest streaming service in the world. The Obamas were set to produce a number of high-profile projects, both scripted and unscripted.
Their first scripted project will premiere on May 9th, and it's not what you might have expected from the former President and First Lady. Bodkin is a dark comedy/mystery/thriller set in a small Irish town, starring comedy legend Will Forte.
What's It About?
True crime podcasters Gilbert (Forte), Dove (Siobhán Cullen), and Emmy (Robyn Cara) are desperately hoping to find a story juicy enough to make their podcast stand out in a crowded market. They decide to head to Ireland, where three strangers once disappeared from the (fictional) small coastal town of Bodkin.
The podcasters come to Bodkin on the festival of Samhain (which one character flippantly describes as 'the Irish Day of the Dead'.
Their first scripted project will premiere on May 9th, and it's not what you might have expected from the former President and First Lady. Bodkin is a dark comedy/mystery/thriller set in a small Irish town, starring comedy legend Will Forte.
What's It About?
True crime podcasters Gilbert (Forte), Dove (Siobhán Cullen), and Emmy (Robyn Cara) are desperately hoping to find a story juicy enough to make their podcast stand out in a crowded market. They decide to head to Ireland, where three strangers once disappeared from the (fictional) small coastal town of Bodkin.
The podcasters come to Bodkin on the festival of Samhain (which one character flippantly describes as 'the Irish Day of the Dead'.
- 4/19/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
It’s season finale time for networks, but Netflix, naturally, still has plenty of brand new TV and shows coming in May.
Jeff Daniels makes his TV return in the David E. Kelley series “A Man in Full.” That six-episode series is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Tom Wolfe. Per a press release: “When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace.” The series will also star Tom Pelphrey, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, William Jackson Harper, Aml Ameen, Sarah Jones, Jon Michael Hill and Chanté Adams.
Additionally, comedy fans can get excited for a new special series from John Mulaney. The comedian is hosting a multi-night event, “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA,” that looks to be part interview show and part man-on-the-street hijinks.
Jeff Daniels makes his TV return in the David E. Kelley series “A Man in Full.” That six-episode series is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Tom Wolfe. Per a press release: “When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace.” The series will also star Tom Pelphrey, Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, William Jackson Harper, Aml Ameen, Sarah Jones, Jon Michael Hill and Chanté Adams.
Additionally, comedy fans can get excited for a new special series from John Mulaney. The comedian is hosting a multi-night event, “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA,” that looks to be part interview show and part man-on-the-street hijinks.
- 4/18/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
Series creator and showrunner Jez Scharf says that with Netflix’s Bodkin, he wanted to “make a dark comedy about what the reality of making a true crime podcast might be like.” Will Forte stars as the true crime podcaster who travels to a small Irish town and stirs up a hornet’s nest with his investigation.
“It’s fascinating and set in these beautiful locations that only Ireland can provide,” says Forte in the three-minute behind-the-scenes featurette. The new video also features Siobhán Cullen (“Dove”), Robyn Cara (“Emmy”), Chris Walley (“Sean O’Shea”), and David Wilmot (“Seamus”) interview clips.
“Bodkin is a dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town. But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.
“It’s fascinating and set in these beautiful locations that only Ireland can provide,” says Forte in the three-minute behind-the-scenes featurette. The new video also features Siobhán Cullen (“Dove”), Robyn Cara (“Emmy”), Chris Walley (“Sean O’Shea”), and David Wilmot (“Seamus”) interview clips.
“Bodkin is a dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town. But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined,” reads Netflix’s synopsis.
- 4/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Universal Pictures has unleashed a new trailer for the child vampire horror ‘Abigail.’
After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the movie stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand and Angus Cloud as the kidnappers and Alisha Weir as Abigail.
Also in trailers – Trailer drops for Netflix comedy thriller ‘Bodkin’
The movie hits cinemas on April 19th.
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After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the movie stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand and Angus Cloud as the kidnappers and Alisha Weir as Abigail.
Also in trailers – Trailer drops for Netflix comedy thriller ‘Bodkin’
The movie hits cinemas on April 19th.
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- 4/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Netflix has debuted the trailer for the dark comedic thriller ‘Bodkin’.
The show follows a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town. But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined. As our heroes try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.
Created by Jez Scharf, the show stars Sobhán Cullen (Dove), Robyn Cara (Emmy), Chris Walley (Sean O’Shea), David Wilmot (Seamus), and Will Forte (Gilbert).
Guest stars include Pom Boyd (Mrs. O’Shea), Fionnula Flanagan (Mother Bernadette), Áine Ní Mhuirí (Sister McDonagh), Charlie Kemp (Damien), Pat Shortt (Darragh), Ger Kelly (Teddy), Denis Conway (Sergeant...
The show follows a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town. But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined. As our heroes try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.
Created by Jez Scharf, the show stars Sobhán Cullen (Dove), Robyn Cara (Emmy), Chris Walley (Sean O’Shea), David Wilmot (Seamus), and Will Forte (Gilbert).
Guest stars include Pom Boyd (Mrs. O’Shea), Fionnula Flanagan (Mother Bernadette), Áine Ní Mhuirí (Sister McDonagh), Charlie Kemp (Damien), Pat Shortt (Darragh), Ger Kelly (Teddy), Denis Conway (Sergeant...
- 4/4/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bodkin is a new comedy thriller coming to Netfilx in May about true crime podcasters. The seven-part series stars Will Forte and Robyn Cara as podcasters, Gilbert and Emmy, who travel to the small Irish town of Bodkin to investigate the mystery of three disappearances. From Barack and Michelle Obama‘s Higher Ground productions, the programme follows Chicago born podcaster Gilbert and his researcher Emmy who are looking for their next big story.
- 4/3/2024
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Netflix has revealed the official trailer and first-look photos for the dark comedy series Bodkin, which will debut on the streaming service on May 9. Filmed in Ireland, the show consists of seven one-hour episodes.
Bodkin is a dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town
But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.
As our heroes try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.
In addition to Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara, Bodkin also stars Chris Walley and David Wilmot. Jez Scharf created the series, which he...
Bodkin is a dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town
But once they start pulling at threads, they discover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.
As our heroes try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears.
In addition to Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara, Bodkin also stars Chris Walley and David Wilmot. Jez Scharf created the series, which he...
- 4/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
We've so far been used to former President Barack Obama's Higher Ground production company putting out high-minded and compelling documentaries. With new series Bodkin, though, which stars Will Forte, it appears that it is now heading into Only Murders In The Building territory (spliced here with Ballykissangel?), blending true-crime podcasting with comedy. Check out the first trailer:
Forte here is Gilbert, a charming, open, and enthusiastic podcaster from the States who has family roots that stretch back to Ireland and he's looking to discover his roots. But he gets more than he bargained for when he teams up with Dove (Siobhán Cullen), a hard-nosed investigative journalist from Dublin who has a fine-tuned bullshit detector and a healthy disdain for authority and hypocrisy. Then there's Emmy (Robyn Cara), a bright, funny and eager to please researcher who has been helping Gilbert with the podcast.
The trio goes digging into the...
Forte here is Gilbert, a charming, open, and enthusiastic podcaster from the States who has family roots that stretch back to Ireland and he's looking to discover his roots. But he gets more than he bargained for when he teams up with Dove (Siobhán Cullen), a hard-nosed investigative journalist from Dublin who has a fine-tuned bullshit detector and a healthy disdain for authority and hypocrisy. Then there's Emmy (Robyn Cara), a bright, funny and eager to please researcher who has been helping Gilbert with the podcast.
The trio goes digging into the...
- 4/2/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Podcasters who investigate murders have already turned into a giant hit for Hulu with Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “Only Murders In The Building.” Well, Netflix can play that game too, albeit slightly differently in the new Irish comedic thriller series, “Bodkin.”
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The series stars Siobhán Cullen (Dove), Robyn Cara (Emmy), Chris Walley (Sean O’Shea), David Wilmot (Seamus), and Will Forte (Gilbert).
Continue reading ‘Bodkin’ Trailer: Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen & Robyn Cara Star in Netflix’s New Dark Comedy Series at The Playlist.
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The series stars Siobhán Cullen (Dove), Robyn Cara (Emmy), Chris Walley (Sean O’Shea), David Wilmot (Seamus), and Will Forte (Gilbert).
Continue reading ‘Bodkin’ Trailer: Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen & Robyn Cara Star in Netflix’s New Dark Comedy Series at The Playlist.
- 4/2/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
A podcaster, his assistant, and a journalist travel to Ireland to investigate a cold case in Netflix’s Bodkin. Described as a dark comedic thriller, the trailer reveals that the Irish townsfolk aren’t thrilled about being invaded by a podcast team and definitely aren’t ready to disclose all their secrets to strangers who are determined to dredge up unwelcome memories.
Will Forte stars as Gilbert Power, the podcaster; Robyn Cara plays Gilbert’s assistant, Emmy Sizerghy; and Siobhán Cullen stars as Dove, the investigative journalist who reluctantly joins forces with Gilbert. The cast also includes Chris Walley as Sean O’Shea and David Wilmot as Seamus. Pom Boyd, Fionnula Flanagan, Áine Ní Mhuirí, Charlie Kemp, Pat Shortt, Ger Kelly, Denis Conway, and John Olohan guest star.
Bodkin follows “a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town.
Will Forte stars as Gilbert Power, the podcaster; Robyn Cara plays Gilbert’s assistant, Emmy Sizerghy; and Siobhán Cullen stars as Dove, the investigative journalist who reluctantly joins forces with Gilbert. The cast also includes Chris Walley as Sean O’Shea and David Wilmot as Seamus. Pom Boyd, Fionnula Flanagan, Áine Ní Mhuirí, Charlie Kemp, Pat Shortt, Ger Kelly, Denis Conway, and John Olohan guest star.
Bodkin follows “a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town.
- 4/2/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"We need to find the real Bodkin. Bad things happen here just like everywhere else." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for a streaming series arriving this summer titled Bodkin, set in Ireland in an idyllic Irish town. Described as a "dark comedy thriller" about podcasters who get lost chasing a cold case. Obviously a riff on the true crime craze! Produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions. A group of podcasters set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. When they start to pull the strings, they find a story much bigger and stranger than they could have imagined. The series stars Siobhán Cullen as Dove, Robyn Cara as Emmy, Chris Walley as Sean O’Shea, David Wilmot as Seamus, and Will Forte as Gilbert. It was filmed in Dublin, Wicklow, and West Cork, and it looks gorgeous. Of course it also reminds...
- 4/2/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix is offering the first sneak peak of Bodkin, its dark comedic thriller about a motley crew of podcasters who set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in a quaint, coastal Irish town.
Dropping May 9, Bodkin is from Barack and Michelle Obama‘s Higher Ground productions — the company’s first scripted drama series at Netflix as part of its overall deal. David Wilmot (Station Eleven) and Chris Walley (The Last Voyage of the Demeter) also star in the seven-episode thriller that was shot in Ireland.
Forte plays Gilbert, a charming, open, and enthusiastic podcaster from the U.S. who’s on the hunt for his next big story. Originally from Chicago, Gilbert’s family emigrated from Cork, and is hoping to discover his Irish roots. Cullen portrays Dove, a hard-nosed investigative journalist from Dublin who has a fine-tuned bullshit detector and...
Dropping May 9, Bodkin is from Barack and Michelle Obama‘s Higher Ground productions — the company’s first scripted drama series at Netflix as part of its overall deal. David Wilmot (Station Eleven) and Chris Walley (The Last Voyage of the Demeter) also star in the seven-episode thriller that was shot in Ireland.
Forte plays Gilbert, a charming, open, and enthusiastic podcaster from the U.S. who’s on the hunt for his next big story. Originally from Chicago, Gilbert’s family emigrated from Cork, and is hoping to discover his Irish roots. Cullen portrays Dove, a hard-nosed investigative journalist from Dublin who has a fine-tuned bullshit detector and...
- 4/2/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Will Forte just might be a new honorary Irish citizen on the internet thanks to upcoming Netflix comedy series “Bodkin.”
Forte stars as a podcaster who travels to a small coastal Irish town to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers. Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara play Forte’s fellow podcast hosts who uncover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.
Per the official synopsis, as the heroes of “Bodkin” try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears. Chris Walley and David Wilmot also star.
Each of the seven “Bodkin” episodes span one hour. The original series is the latest Netflix venture from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground productions, which was recently behind Oscar-nominated “Rustin.
Forte stars as a podcaster who travels to a small coastal Irish town to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers. Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara play Forte’s fellow podcast hosts who uncover a story much bigger and weirder than they could have ever imagined.
Per the official synopsis, as the heroes of “Bodkin” try to discern fact from fiction — about the case, about their colleagues, and, most painfully, themselves — the series challenges our perception of truth and exposes the stories we tell ourselves to justify our beliefs or validate our fears. Chris Walley and David Wilmot also star.
Each of the seven “Bodkin” episodes span one hour. The original series is the latest Netflix venture from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground productions, which was recently behind Oscar-nominated “Rustin.
- 4/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
There’s a brand-spanking new year on the horizon – and with it, a smorgasbord of new TV series to look forward to. With Netflix’s global audience looking set to top 250 million going into 2024, they’re packing their upcoming releases for the year with new Original Series offerings, including sci-fi, fantasy, anime and thrillers.
These new Netflix series are full of big stars: Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker is in true-crime drama Toxic Town, Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Eric, Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley unite in Black Doves, and Jeff Goldblum pops up in Greek myth fantasy series Kaos, to name just a few.
We don’t even have long to wait – there are two top-tier dramas from the UK and the US arriving in January alone – here’s what’s coming up in 2024:
3 Body Problem
March 21
This sci-fi series is based on the novel of the same name by Chinese author Liu Cixin,...
These new Netflix series are full of big stars: Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker is in true-crime drama Toxic Town, Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Eric, Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley unite in Black Doves, and Jeff Goldblum pops up in Greek myth fantasy series Kaos, to name just a few.
We don’t even have long to wait – there are two top-tier dramas from the UK and the US arriving in January alone – here’s what’s coming up in 2024:
3 Body Problem
March 21
This sci-fi series is based on the novel of the same name by Chinese author Liu Cixin,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Wiip has snapped up rights to Adamtine, a horror graphic novel by award-winner Hannah Berry, to develop for film.
Returning to his feature roots after exec producing HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries Mare of Easttown, as well as its political drama White House Plumbers, Mark Roybal will produce alongside wiip’s Paul Lee and Nate Winslow. Berry will serve as an executive producer.
In Adamtine, four strangers on the last train home, all with their own connections to a serial killer, are stalked by a sneaking, shapeless evil with nowhere to run. It’s the second graphic novel from Berry and was published in 2012. The deal with wiip was brokered by Berry’s rep, Emma Topping, of Viv Loves Film.
In a statement on the acquisition, Berry shared that Mare of Easttown is one of her “favourite series of the last ten years,” and she therefore “could not have asked...
Returning to his feature roots after exec producing HBO’s Emmy-winning miniseries Mare of Easttown, as well as its political drama White House Plumbers, Mark Roybal will produce alongside wiip’s Paul Lee and Nate Winslow. Berry will serve as an executive producer.
In Adamtine, four strangers on the last train home, all with their own connections to a serial killer, are stalked by a sneaking, shapeless evil with nowhere to run. It’s the second graphic novel from Berry and was published in 2012. The deal with wiip was brokered by Berry’s rep, Emma Topping, of Viv Loves Film.
In a statement on the acquisition, Berry shared that Mare of Easttown is one of her “favourite series of the last ten years,” and she therefore “could not have asked...
- 11/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Higher Ground, the production company from President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, has hired Vinnie Malhotra to lead the company’s film and TV division.
Malhotra most recently oversaw documentary, unscripted and scripted programming based on real-life events for Showtime Networks; projects included the Roger Ailes limited series The Loudest Voice, W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby and the upcoming spy drama Ghosts of Beirut. Prior to Showtime, Malhotra led development and acquisitions for CNN original series like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
As president of Higher Ground Productions, Malhotra will report up to the Obamas. On the film side, he will work closely with Tonia Davis, who previously served as the head of film and TV and will now lead the company’s motion picture development and production.
“Vinnie has decades of experience bringing bold and compelling stories to life with a consistent blend of creative vision and integrity,...
Malhotra most recently oversaw documentary, unscripted and scripted programming based on real-life events for Showtime Networks; projects included the Roger Ailes limited series The Loudest Voice, W. Kamau Bell’s We Need to Talk About Cosby and the upcoming spy drama Ghosts of Beirut. Prior to Showtime, Malhotra led development and acquisitions for CNN original series like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
As president of Higher Ground Productions, Malhotra will report up to the Obamas. On the film side, he will work closely with Tonia Davis, who previously served as the head of film and TV and will now lead the company’s motion picture development and production.
“Vinnie has decades of experience bringing bold and compelling stories to life with a consistent blend of creative vision and integrity,...
- 4/25/2023
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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“I wanted to subvert the expectation of what an office space should look like,” explains Paul Lee, the CEO of production company wiip, which has produced a slew of acclaimed fare including Mare of Easttown, Dickinson and The Summer I Turned Pretty since its founding in 2018. “Plus, if I’m being honest, I’d spent far too long in the cold corridors of corporate life.”
Lee, who previously helmed ABC Entertainment Group, launched wiip alongside Matteo Perale, CAA’s former head of strategy and corporate development. Backed by the agency, the boutique production company — whose name is an acronym of “word,” “idea,” “imagination” and “production” — had originally been based at CAA’s Century City offices.
But Lee decided to move wiip and its 32 employees to a much different space in the heart of Hollywood in 2020, just before the onset of Covid-19. (The next year,...
“I wanted to subvert the expectation of what an office space should look like,” explains Paul Lee, the CEO of production company wiip, which has produced a slew of acclaimed fare including Mare of Easttown, Dickinson and The Summer I Turned Pretty since its founding in 2018. “Plus, if I’m being honest, I’d spent far too long in the cold corridors of corporate life.”
Lee, who previously helmed ABC Entertainment Group, launched wiip alongside Matteo Perale, CAA’s former head of strategy and corporate development. Backed by the agency, the boutique production company — whose name is an acronym of “word,” “idea,” “imagination” and “production” — had originally been based at CAA’s Century City offices.
But Lee decided to move wiip and its 32 employees to a much different space in the heart of Hollywood in 2020, just before the onset of Covid-19. (The next year,...
- 7/30/2022
- by Abigail Stone
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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