Lockwood & Co (TV series)

Lockwood & Co is an upcoming British detective thriller television series written and directed by Joe Cornish for Netflix based on Jonathan Stroud's book series of the same name. The series will consist of eight episodes, and will premiere in 2022.[1]

Lockwood & Co
Genre
Based onLockwood & Co.
by Jonathan Stroud
Written byJoe Cornish
Directed by
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationLondon
Production companyComplete Fiction
Release
Original networkNetflix

Premise

In London, the most talented teenage ghost-hunters journey nightly into dangerous combat with deadly spirits. Among the many adult-staffed corporate agencies, one small startup is alone: Lockwood & Co, operated by two teenage boys and a psychically gifted girl who are a renegade trio free of financial motives, adult supervision and destined to unravel a mystery that will change history's course.[2]

Cast
  • Ruby Stokes as Lucy Carlyle
  • Cameron Chapman as Anthony Lockwood
  • Ali Hadji-Heshmati as George Karim
  • Ivanno Jeremiah as Inspector Barnes
  • Luke Treadaway as The Golden Blade
  • Morven Christie as Penelope Fittes
  • Jack Bandeira as Quill Kipps
  • Ben Crompton as Julius Winkman
  • Hayley Konadu as Flo Bones
  • Rhianna Dorris as Kat Godwin
  • Paddy Holland as Bobby Vernon

Production

Development

On 19 May 2020, it was announced that production company Complete Fiction was working with Netflix to develop a series based on Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co book series. Joe Cornish was set to helm and executive produce the series.[3][4] In December 2020, Netflix officially gave an eight-episode series order to Lockwood & Co. Cornish serves as the lead writer and director. Nira Park, Rachael Prior, and Cornish serve as executive producers.[5][2][6] William MacGregor was also involved in directing several episodes.[7]

Ed Hime, Kara Smith, and Joy Wilkinson serve as writers on the series.[8]

Casting

The cast of the series was confirmed in March 2022 with Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, and Ali Hadji-Heshmati set to star alongside Ivanno Jeremiah, Luke Treadaway, and Morven Christie. Also joining the cast were Jack Bandeira, Ben Crompton, Hayley Konadu, Rhianna Dorris, and Paddy Holland.[9]

Filming

Filming began on 5 July 2021 in London.[10][11][8] Filming occurred at the Kensal Green Cemetery in late October 2021.[12] The series wrapped on 15 March 2022 in London.[13]

References
  1. Ritman, Alex (30 November 2021). "Netflix Orders 5 U.K. Series, Including Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'One Day'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Ravindran, Manori (13 December 2020). "Netflix Unveils New U.K. Projects With Sam Mendes, Rowan Atkinson, Andy Serkis". Variety. Retrieved 30 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (19 May 2020). "Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Joe Cornish & Rachael Prior Launch London & LA-based Film & TV Company Complete Fiction With Three Series In Works At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 1 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Hersko, Tyler (19 May 2020). "Edgar Wright to Produce Netflix Series Under New TV Banner With Joe Cornish and More". IndieWire. Retrieved 1 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Ritman, Alex (13 December 2020). "Netflix Unveils 7 New U.K. Originals From Rowan Atkinson, Joe Cornish, Sam Mendes and More". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Fuster, Jeremy (13 December 2020). "Netflix Adds 7 Shows to UK Production Slate With Sam Mendes and Andy Serkis Among Attached Talent". TheWrap. Retrieved 1 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (22 February 2022). "'Smile': William McGregor Set To Direct Vampire Feature For Netflix, 6th & Idaho". Deadline. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  8. Bradley (8 July 2021). "Netflix Supernatural Detective Series 'Lockwood & Co.' Officially Begins Filming". moviesr.net. Retrieved 30 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. White, Peter (16 March 2022). "'Bridgerton's Ruby Stokes Set As Lead Of Netflix's 'Lockwood & Co.' Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  10. Daniels, Nia (5 July 2021). "Filming begins on Lockwood & Co for Netflix". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 30 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Cook, Laurence (30 April 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin' and More UK Projects are Greenlit + Casting". Backstage. Retrieved 30 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. Worrall, Simon (10 November 2021). "Wild parakeets, far from their native land, have taken a liking to London". National Geographic. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  13. Bradley (16 March 2022). "Netflix Confirms Cast for 'Lockwood & Co.' as the Series Officially Wraps Up Filming". moviesr.net. Retrieved 16 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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