Night Sky (TV series)

Night Sky (formerly known as Lightyears) is an upcoming American science fiction drama streaming television series created by Holden Miller and Daniel C. Connolly for Amazon Studios and Legendary Television. It stars Sissy Spacek and J. K. Simmons as a couple that possesses a chamber leading to another planet. Chai Hansen, Adam Bartley, Julieta Zylberberg, Rocío Hernández, Kiah McKirnan, Beth Lacke, Stephen Louis Grush, and Cass Buggé co-star. The series was shot in Illinois.

Night Sky
Release poster
Genre
Created by
  • Holden Miller
  • Daniel C. Connolly
Written byHolden Miller
Directed byJuan José Campanella
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Daniel C. Connolly
  • Holden Miller
  • Jimmy Miller
  • Sam Hansen
  • Juan José Campanella
Production companies
Release
Original networkAmazon Prime Video

Night Sky is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.

Premise

Married couple Franklin and Irene York discover a portal in their backyard that leads to a deserted planet.

Cast
  • Sissy Spacek as Irene York, an English teacher and Franklin's wife
  • J. K. Simmons as Franklin York, a former woodworker and Irene's husband for over 50 years
  • Chai Hansen as Jude, an enigmatic young man
  • Adam Bartley as Byron, the Yorks' neighbor
  • Julieta Zylberberg as Stella, a mother in Argentina
  • Rocío Hernández as Toni, Stella's shy daughter
  • Kiah McKirnan as Denise, a graduate student and the Yorks' granddaughter
  • Beth Lacke as Chandra, a former student of Irene
  • Stephen Louis Grush as Nick, a socially awkward loner
  • Cass Buggé as Jeanine, Byron's wife

Production

Night Sky is an American co-production between Amazon Studios and Legendary Television, created by Holden Miller and Daniel C. Connolly. The project was given a series order on October 21, 2020.[2] In March 2021, Sissy Spacek and Ed O'Neill joined the cast.[3][4] The following month, however, O'Neill left the show and was replaced by J. K. Simmons.[5] In May 2021, Chai Hansen, Adam Bartley, Julieta Zylberberg, Rocío Hernández, and Kiah McKirnan were added to the cast as series regulars.[6] Principal photography began in June 2021 in the state of Illinois. Notable filming locations include the city of Woodstock, Cinespace Film Studios in Chicago, and the villages of Frankfort, Wauconda, and Island Lake.[7] In August 2021, it was reported Beth Lacke, Stephen Louis Grush, and Cass Buggé would star in recurring roles.[8] Filming was scheduled to conclude in October 2021.[1]

Release

The series is scheduled to be released on May 20, 2022, on Amazon Prime Video.[9]

References
  1. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Lightyears". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  2. Thorne, Will (October 21, 2020). "Amazon Orders Sci-Fi Drama Lightyears From Legendary Television (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2021). "Sissy Spacek & Ed O'Neill To Star In Lightyears Amazon Sci-Fi Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  4. "Cinespace is up and rolling with 4 new series and more". Reel Chicago. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (April 30, 2021). "J.K. Simmons To Star In Lightyears Amazon Sci-Fi Series, Replacing Ed O'Neill". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  6. Petski, Denise (May 12, 2021). "Lightyears: Adam Bartley, Chai Hansen, Julieta Zylberberg, Rocío Hernández, Kiah McKirnan, Join Amazon's Sci-Fi Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. Multiple sources:
  8. Cordero, Rosy (August 4, 2021). "Lightyears: Amazon Sci-Fi Series Adds Beth Lacke, Stephen Louis Grush, And Cass Buggé". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  9. Villei, Matt (March 17, 2022). "Night Sky Poster Reveals Release Date for Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons' New Drama Series". Collider. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
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