Under the Banner of Heaven (TV series)
Under the Banner of Heaven is an upcoming crime drama television miniseries based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. It is adapted by Dustin Lance Black and directed by David Mackenzie.
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Based on | Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer |
| Written by | Dustin Lance Black |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | FX on Hulu |
Premise
The faith of a Mormon police detective is shaken when investigating the murder of a woman that seems to involve the Church.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Pyre
- Daisy Edgar-Jones as Brenda
- Sam Worthington as Ron Lafferty
- Denise Gough as Dianna Lafferty
- Wyatt Russell as Dan Lafferty
- Billy Howle as Allen Lafferty
- Gil Birmingham as Bill Taba
- Adelaide Clemens as Rebecca Pyre
- Rory Culkin as Samuel Lafferty
- Seth Numrich as Robin Lafferty
- Chloe Pirrie as Matilda Lafferty
- Sandra Seacat as Josie Pyre
- Christopher Heyerdahl as Ammon Lafferty
Production
Initially intended to be adapted as a film beginning in 2011,[1] it was announced in June 2021 that it would now be developed as a miniseries, with Dustin Lance Black retained as screenwriter and David Mackenzie services as director. Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones were cast to star.[2] The cast was rounded out in August, with Sam Worthington, Wyatt Russell, Denise Gough and Gil Birmingham among the new additions.[3]
Filming began in August 2021 and is expected to conclude in December.[4][5][6]
References
- Warner Bros Acquiring Jon Krakauer's 'Under The Banner Of Heaven' For Ron Howard And Dustin Lance Black
- Andrew Garfield & Daisy Edgar-Jones To Star In Limited Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’ For FX From Dustin Lance Black
- Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell And Sam Worthington Among Those Joining Andrew Garfield In FX’s Limited Series ‘Under The Banner Of Heaven’
- Adaptation of Jon Krakauer nonfiction book on double murder to shoot in Calgary area
- FX’s UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN Series Filming in Didsbury, Ab.
- "FX Drama 'Under the Banner of Heaven' Taps 'Lingua Franca's' Isabel Sandoval to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.