The Lake (TV series)
The Lake is an upcoming Canadian comedy television series written by Julian Doucet for Amazon Prime Video. The series is Amazon's first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, and is scheduled to premiere in 2022.
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Written by | Julian Doucet |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
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| Production locations | Ontario, Canada |
| Production company | Amaze Film + Television |
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| Original network | Amazon Prime Video |
Premise
After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.[1]
Cast and characters
- Jordan Gavaris as Justin
- Julia Stiles as Maisy-May: Justin's picture-perfect step-sister.[1]
- Madison Shamoun as Billie: Justin's city-loving teenage daughter whom he gave up for adoption.[1]
- Jon Dore
- Carolyn Scott
- Natalie Lisinska
- Travis Nelson
- Declan Whaley
- Terry Chen
Production
Development
In early August 2021, Amazon ordered its first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, The Lake. Julian Doucet serves as writer and executive producer, with Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence also executive producing under their production company Amaze Film + Television.[1]
Casting
With the series announcement, Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles, and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. Jon Dore, Carolyn Scott, Natalie Lisinska, Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and Terry Chen were also cast.[1]
Filming
Filming began on August 5, 2021 in northern Ontario, Canada.[2][3] Filming was set to end in September 2021.[1][3]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 5, 2021). "Amazon Orders 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun As First Scripted Canadian Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- Atad, Corey (August 5, 2021). "New Canadian Comedy Series 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun Begins Production In Norther Ontario". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- Canada, Amazon (August 5, 2021). "Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on The Lake, the First Scripted Canadian Amazon Original Comedy Series". CNW Group. Retrieved September 19, 2021.