13 Reasons Why
| 13 Reasons Why | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on |
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher |
| Written by | Brian Yorkey |
| Directed by | Tom McCarthy |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Production company(s) | Paramount Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
13 Reasons Why is an American television series in-production based on the 2007 novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and being adapted by Brian Yorkey.[1] Diana Son and Brian Yorkey are co-showrunners on the series.[2] The first season is being developed with thirteen episodes, which are scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2017.[3]
Cast
- Dylan Minnette as Clay[3]
- Katherine Langford as Hannah[3]
- Brandon Flynn as Justin[3]
- Christian Navarro as Tony[3]
- Alisha Boe as Jessica[3]
- Michelle Selene Ang as Courtney
- Justin Prentice as Bryce[3]
- Devin Druid as Tyler[3]
- Miles Heizer as Alex[3]
- Ross Butler as Zach[3]
- Kate Walsh as Mrs. Baker[4]
- Derek Luke as Mr. Porter[4]
- Brian D'Arcy James as Andy Baker[1]
- Amy Hargreaves as Mrs. Jensen[5]
Production
Universal Studios purchased film rights to the novel on February 8, 2011, with Selena Gomez cast to play the lead role of Hannah Baker.[6] On October 29, 2015, it was announced that Netflix would be making a television adaptation of the book with Gomez serving as an executive producer.[7] Tom McCarthy has been hired to direct the first two episodes.[8] The series will be produced by Anonymous Content and Paramount Television with Gomez, McCarthy, Joy Gorman, Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Mandy Teefey, and Kristel Laiblin serving as executive producers.[8]
References
- 1 2 "'Spotlight's Brian d'Arcy James Cast In Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why', Joins TNT Pilot 'Civil'". Deadline. June 15, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2016). "Diana Son Joins Selena Gomez's Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why' As Showrunner". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Andreeva, Nellie (June 8, 2016). "'13 Reasons Why' Netflix Series: Dylan Minnette & Katherine Langford Lead Cast". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2016). "'13 Reasons Why': Kate Walsh To Co-Star In Netflix Series, Derek Luke Also Cast". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (June 23, 2016). "'13 Reasons Why' Casts Amy Hargreaves; Frances Conroy In 'The Mist'". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Schwartz, Terri (9 Feb 2011). "Selena Gomez To Star In '13 Reasons Why': Movie, adapted from Jay Asher's young adult novel, looks back at a girl's reasons for committing suicide.". MTV News. Retrieved 11 Apr 2012.
- ↑ "Netflix Gives Selena Gomez's '13 Reasons Why' Straight-To-Series Order". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
- 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2016). "Spotlight's Tom McCarthy To Direct & Produce Selena Gomez's Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why' From Paramount TV". Deadline. Retrieved July 19, 2016.