Saint X
Saint X is an upcoming American psychological drama television series developed by Leila Gerstein that is set to premiere on Hulu on April 26, 2023. The series is based on novel of the same by Alexis Schaitkin.[1][2]
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Genre | Psychological drama |
Based on | Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin |
Developed by | Leila Gerstein |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Original network | Hulu |
Cast and characters
- Alycia Debnam-Carey as Emily Thomas,[2] an environmental documentary editor
- Josh Bonzie as Clive 'Gogo' Richardson
- West Duchovny as Alison Thomas[2]
- Jayden Elijah as Edwin
- Michael Park as Bill Thomas
- Betsy Brandt as Mia Thomas
- Bre Francis as Sara
- Kenlee Anaya Townsend as Claire
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by [3] | Original release date [4] |
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1 | TBA | Dee Rees[4] | Leila Gerstein | April 26, 2023 |
2 | TBA | TBA | Leila Gerstein | April 26, 2023 |
3 | TBA | TBA | Nina Braddock & Cynthia Adarkwa | April 26, 2023 |
4 | TBA | TBA | Jeff Augustin & Matthew Cruz | May 3, 2023 |
5 | TBA | TBA | Leila Gerstein & Natasha M. Hall | May 10, 2023 |
6 | TBA | TBA | Nina Braddock & Cynthia Adarkwa | May 17, 2023 |
7 | TBA | TBA | Jeff Augustin & Matthew Cruz | May 24, 2023 |
8 | TBA | TBA | Leila Gerstein | May 31, 2023 |
Production
Development
On January 24, 2022, Hulu gave production an eight-episode series order. It is based on novel of the same by Alexis Schaitkin.[5] The series is developed by Leila Gerstein who executive produced alongside Schaitkin, Dee Rees, Stephen Williams, David Levine, Zack Hayden, Aubrey "Drake" Graham, Adel "Future" Nur, Jason Shrier, and Steve Pearlman. Anonymous Content, DreamCrew Entertainment, and ABC Signature are the production companies involved with producing the series.[1][6] Saint X is scheduled be released on April 26, 2023, with the first three episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis.[2]
Casting
On March 29, 2022, Victoria Pedretti was cast to star.[6] In April 2022, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, and Jayden Elijah joined the main cast.[7][8][9] On May 3, 2022, Alycia Debnam-Carey joined the cast in a recasting, replacing Pedretti.[10] On October 27, 2022, Michael Park and Betsy Brandt were cast in starring roles.[11] On January 12, 2023, upon the series premiere date announcement, it was reported that Bre Francis and Kenlee Anaya Townsend are also part of the main cast.[2]
References
- Otterson, Joe (January 24, 2022). "Hulu Orders Series Adaptation of Alexis Schaitkin Psychological Drama Novel 'Saint X'". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Gonzales, Erica (January 12, 2023). "Your First Look at Hulu's 'Saint X' Adaptation". ELLE. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- "Saint X". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- "Shows A-Z – saint x on hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- White, Peter (January 24, 2022). "'Saint X' Adaptation From Leila Gerstein & Dee Rees Gets Series Order At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (March 29, 2022). "Victoria Pedretti To Headline 'Saint X' Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (April 1, 2022). "Josh Bonzie Joins Victoria Pedretti In 'Saint X' Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (April 5, 2022). "West Duchovny Joins Victoria Pedretti & Josh Bonzie In 'Saint X' Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Petski, Denise (April 7, 2022). "Jayden Elijah Joins Victoria Pedretti, Josh Bonzie & West Duchovny In 'Saint X' Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (May 3, 2022). "'Saint X': Alycia Debnam-Carey Set As Lead In Recasting As Victoria Pedretti Exits". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Campione, Katie (October 27, 2022). "'Saint X': Michael Park, Betsy Brandt Join Hulu's Psychological Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2023.