| Theodosia | |
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| Genre | Children's drama |
| Based on | Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by Robin LaFevers |
| Written by | Joe Williams |
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| Starring | Eloise Little |
| Composer | Alexandre Lessertisseur |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Cinematography | Pierre-Hugues Galien |
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| Network | HBO Max (USA) CBBC (UK) Globoplay (Brazil) Gloob (Brazil) Biggs (Portugal) |
| Release | March 10, 2022 – present |
Theodosia is an English-language fantasy adventure television series, produced by ZDF and Cottonwood Media and based on the children's adventure novels by Robin LaFevers.
Presented at the 2021 MIPCOM, the first season premiered in the United States on HBO Max on March 10, 2022, followed by the premieres on CBBC on April 25 and Globoplay on June 21, 2022.[1] It later premiered in Portugal through the Biggs channel and on the Gloob channel in Brazil. The second season is confirmed, but the premiere date is still unconfirmed.
Premise
The series follows the titular Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton (Eloise Little), the 14-year-old daughter of two Egyptologists (Rik Young and Elisa Doughty) in 1906 who run and live at London's Museum of Legends and Antiquities. Theo and her younger brother Henry (Frankie Minchella) stumble on a hidden tomb and a mysterious artifact, the Eye of Horus.
Cast
Main
- Eloise Little as Theodosia "Theo" Throckmorton
- Yasmina El-Abd as Safiya
- Nana Agyeman-Bediako as Will Morgan
- Frankie Minchella as Henry Throckmorton
Supporting
- Rik Young as Alistair Throckmorton
- Elisa Doughty as Henrietta Throckmorton
Recurring
- Estrid Barton as Lady Throckmorton
- Momo Yeung as Miss Krait
- Anthony J. Abraham as Artie
- Charlie Cattrall as Yaret the Chief Serpent
- Olivia Barrowclough as Nigella
- Nahid Leadar as Queen Hatshepsut
Production
Development
Following the final season of Find Me in Paris, it was announced in February 2021 that ZDF and Cottonwood Media would be collaborating again, this time to adapt Robin LaFevers's Theodosia novels for television. Early buyers included HBO Max and Globoplay. Executive producers include head writer Joe Williams and Cottonwood's Leila Smith. Also representing Cottonwood are producers David Michel, Cécile Lauritano, and Zoé Carrera Allaix.
In October 2022, it was announced ZDF had greenlit a second season of Theodosia.[2]
Cast
It was announced Eloise Little would star in the title role. Also joining the cast were Nana Agyeman-Bediako and Yasmina El-Abd. The trailer, released in late February 2022, confirmed Rik Young and Elisa Doughty would be playing Theo's parents.[3]
Filming
Principal photography commenced in April 2021 and wrapped that October,[4] taking place in Paris and Brussels. Parts of the cities, such as back alleys, were used to recreate Edwardian London. The series was shot by directors Matthias Hoene, Alex Jacob, and Matt Bloom.[5] Production on the second season is underway in France, Belgium, and Morocco.[6]
References
- ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (April 3, 2022). "ZDF Studios, Federation's Kids Series 'Theodosia' Acquired by BBC, Among Other Deals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ↑ "Cottonwood Media and ZDF return to the ancient Egypt as Theodosia season two greenlit". Prensario Internacional. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ↑ Basots, Margarida (March 3, 2022). "'Theodosia' Trailer Reveals a Magical, Ancient Egyptian Adventure". Collider. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ↑ Rik Young (October 21, 2021). "It's a Wrap 🎬 .. 120 day shoot on #Theodosia Question is… do I keep the Moustache?? #HBOMax". Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Hopewell, John; Keslassy, Elsa (February 25, 2021). "Cottonwood, ZDF, ZDFE, HBO Max, Globo Set 'Indiana Jones'-Style Live-Action Kids Series 'Theodosia' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ↑ Whittock, Jesse (October 6, 2022). "'Taskmaster' Gets Network 10 Remake; Studiocanal TV COO; ITV Studios Comedy Remake In Germany; Prime Video Makes Plays In Korea And India; ZDF Tween Series Re-Order — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved July 19, 2022.