The Last Thing He Told Me (miniseries)
The Last Thing He Told Me is an upcoming thriller television miniseries for Apple TV+, based on the novel of the same name by Laura Dave. The miniseries is created by Dave and Josh Singer and is set to star Jennifer Garner. It is set to premiere on April 14, 2023.[1]
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| Genre | Thriller |
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| Based on | The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave |
| Written by | Laura Dave |
| Directed by | Olivia Newman |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Apple TV+ |
Premise
Hannah forms an unexpected relationship with her stepdaughter as she searches for her husband who recently disappeared.
Cast and characters
- Jennifer Garner as Hannah Michaels
- Angourie Rice as Bailey
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Owen Michaels
- Aisha Tyler as Jules
- Geoff Stults as Jake
- John Harlan Kim as Bobby
- Augusto Aguilera as Grady
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original release date [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Olivia Newman[4] | Laura Dave & Josh Singer | April 14, 2023 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Laura Dave & Josh Singer | April 14, 2023 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Jamie Rosengard | April 21, 2023 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Harris Danow | April 28, 2023 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Isaac Gomez | May 5, 2023 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Erica Tavera & Allegra Caldera | May 12, 2023 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Laura Dave & Josh Singer | May 19, 2023 |
Production
Development
Ahead of the May 4, 2021 release of the novel, it was optioned by Hello Sunshine and Red Om Films. Soon after, in partnership with 20th Television, Hello Sunshine and Red Om Films put the project on the marketplace, when Apple, in a highly competitive bidding war, won the project and gave it a straight-to-series order.[5] Laura Dave, author of the novel, will write the adapted screenplay with her husband Josh Singer. Olivia Newman is set to direct the series pilot, with Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Daisy Von Scherler Mayer, and Lila Neugebauer directing the other episodes.[6][4]
Casting
In January 2021, Julia Roberts was announced in a lead role for The Last Thing He Told Me.[5][7] In November 2021, Jennifer Garner replaced Roberts as star and producer.[8] Angourie Rice was added to the cast in April 2022,[9] with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Aisha Tyler, Geoff Stults, John Harlan Kim and Augusto Aguilera joining in May.[10][11][12]
Filming
Filming for the series began on May 3, 2022.[13]
Release
The Last Thing He Told Me scheduled to premiere on April 14, 2023, with the first two episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis until May 19.[1]
References
- Gomez, Dessi (January 18, 2023). "The Last Thing He Told Me TV Show Cast Images, Premiere Date Revealed". TheWrap. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- "The Last Thing He Told Me". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- "Shows A-Z – The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- Panigrahi, Maddie (March 11, 2023). "'The Last Thing He Told Me': Release Date, Cast, Filming Details, and Everything We Know so Far". Collider. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (December 10, 2020). "Julia Roberts To Star In & EP 'The Last Thing He Told Me' Apple Limited Series From Hello Sunshine". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- Petski, Denise (April 13, 2022). "The Last Thing He Told Me: Olivia Newman To Direct & Co-EP Apple Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- Shenton, Zoe (January 12, 2021). "Julia Roberts to star in The Last Thing He Told Me adaptation". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Otterson, Joe (November 12, 2021). "Jennifer Garner Boards Apple Drama Series 'The Last Thing He Told Me' in Recasting". Variety. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- Cordero, Rosy (April 6, 2022). "The Last Thing He Told Me: Angourie Rice To Star Alongside Jennifer Garner In Apple Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- Petski, Denise (May 4, 2022). "Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Joins Jennifer Garner In The Last Thing He Told Me Apple Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- Cordero, Rosy (May 5, 2022). "The Last Thing He Told Me: Aisha Tyler Joins Cast Of Apple Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- Otterson, Joe (May 5, 2022). "The Last Thing He Told Me Apple Series Casts John Harlan Kim, Geoff Stults, Augusto Aguilera (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- Beecham, Amy (May 5, 2022). "The Last Thing He Told Me: Apple TV's new drama starring Jennifer Garner is a twisted take on family life". Stylist. Retrieved 5 May 2022.