Lockwood & Co (TV series)

Lockwood & Co is an upcoming British detective thriller television series written and directed by Joe Cornish for Netflix. The series will consist of eight episodes.

Lockwood & Co
Genre
Based onLockwood & Co.
by Jonathan Stroud
Written byJoe Cornish
Directed byJoe Cornish
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.[1]

Production

Development

On May 19, 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.[2][3] In December 2020, Netflix officially gave an eight-episode series order to Lockwood & Co. Cornish serves as the lead writer, director and producer along Nira Park and Rachael Prior, plus Ed Hime, Kara Smith, and Joy Wilkinson will write on the series.[4][1][5]

Filming

Filming began on July 5, 2021 in London.[6][7][8] Filming occurred at the Kensal Green Cemetery in late October 2021.[9]

References
  1. Ravindran, Manori (December 13, 2020). "Netflix Unveils New U.K. Projects With Sam Mendes, Rowan Atkinson, Andy Serkis". Variety. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (May 19, 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 December 1, 2021.
  3. Hersko, Tyler (May 19, 2020). "Edgar Wright to Produce Netflix Series Under New TV Banner With Joe Cornish and More". IndieWire. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  4. Ritman, Alex (December 13, 2020). "Netflix Unveils 7 New U.K. Originals From Rowan Atkinson, Joe Cornish, Sam Mendes and More". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  5. Fuster, Jeremy (December 13, 2020). "Netflix Adds 7 Shows to UK Production Slate With Sam Mendes and Andy Serkis Among Attached Talent". TheWrap. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  6. Daniels, Nia (July 5, 2021). "Filming begins on Lockwood & Co for Netflix". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  7. Cook, Laurence (April 30, 2021). "'The Witcher: Blood Origin' and More UK Projects are Greenlit + Casting". Backstage. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  8. Bradley (July 8, 2021). "Netflix Supernatural Detective Series 'Lockwood & Co.' Officially Begins Filming". moviesr.net. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  9. Worrall, Simon (November 10, 2021). "Wild parakeets, far from their native land, have taken a liking to London". National Geographic. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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