The Three-Body Problem (TV series)
The Three-Body Problem is an upcoming science fiction stream television series based on the novel of the same name by Liu Cixin. The series is set to premiere on Netflix.
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Genre | Science fiction Drama |
Based on | The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Original network | Netflix |
Premise
A woman attempts to aid an alien invasion as revenge for the death of her father.
Cast
- Eiza González
- Benedict Wong
- Tsai Chin
- John Bradley
- Liam Cunningham
- Jovan Adepo
- Jess Hong
- Marlo Kelly
- Alex Sharp
- Sea Shimooka
- Saamer Usmani
Production
It was announced in September 2020 that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were developing a television adaptation of the novel at Netflix, with Alexander Woo co-writing alongside them.[1]
In August 2021, Eiza González entered negotiations to join the cast.[2] The same month, Derek Tsang was hired to direct the pilot episode.[3] González would be confirmed by October, with the additional castings including Benedict Wong, Tsai Chin, John Bradley, Liam Cunningham and Jovan Adepo announced.[4]
Production on the series began on November 8, 2021, and will shoot in the United Kingdom and China.[5]
References
- White, Peter (September 1, 2020). "David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Set Sci-Fi Drama 'The Three-Body Problem' As First Major Netflix Series; Alexander Woo, Rian Johnson, Rosamund Pike To EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- Kroll, Justin (August 3, 2021). "Eiza Gonzalez Joins David Beinoff And D.B. Weiss' Netflix Series 'Three-Body Problem'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- Hibberd, James (August 19, 2021). "Derek Tsang to Direct Netflix's 'Three-Body Problem' from 'Game of Thrones' Showrunners (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- Del Rosario, Alexandra (October 29, 2021). "'3 Body Problem': MCU's Benedict Wong, Tsai Chin, 'GoT's John Bradley & Liam Cunningham Among 12 Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- "The Three-Body Problem". Production Listing. Retrieved January 20, 2022.