Dangerous Liaisons (TV series)
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| Genre | Period drama |
| Created by | Harriet Warner |
| Based on | Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Starz |
Dangerous Liaisons is an upcoming American period drama television series, based upon the novel of the same name by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. It is set to premiere on Starz on November 9, 2022.[1] Ahead its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]
Cast and characters
- Alice Englert as Camille
- Nicholas Denton as Pascal Valmont
- Lesley Manville as Geneviève de Merteuil
- Carice van Houten as Jacqueline de Montrachet
- Paloma Faith as Florence de Régnier
- Michael McElhatton as Jean de Merteuil
- Kosar Ali as Victoire
- Nathanael Saleh as Azolan
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Majordome
- Hilton Pelser as Gabriel Carrè
- Mia Threapleton as Rose
- Colette Dalal Tchantcho as Ondine de Valmont
- Lucy Cohu as Christine de Sevigny
- Fisayo Akinade as Chevalier de Saint-Jacques
- Maria Friedman as Berthe
- Clare Higgins as Madame Jericho
- Dimitri Gripari as Danceny
- Richard Earl as Duc de Lanvin
- Sarah E Bentley as Duchesse de Lanvin
- Annie Rat (Anna Artes) as woman dressed as the Queen
Episodes
| No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [3] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Love Or War" | Unknown | Unknown | November 6, 2022 | N/A |
| 2 | "Conquer or Die" | Unknown | Unknown | November 13, 2022 | N/A |
| 3 | "Even God Does Not Forgive" | Unknown | Unknown | November 20, 2022 | N/A |
| 4 | "You Don’t Know Me" | Unknown | Unknown | November 27, 2022 | N/A |
| 5 | "The World Should Be Afraid Of Us" | Unknown | Unknown | December 4, 2022 | N/A |
| 6 | "You Are Not My Equal" | Unknown | Unknown | December 11, 2022 | N/A |
| 7 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 18, 2022 | N/A |
| 8 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | December 25, 2022 | N/A |
Production
Development
In November 2013, it was announced Christopher Hampton would adapt Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, with Colin Callender and Tony Krantz set to serve as executive producers, with BBC set to distribute in the United Kingdom.[4] In July 2019, it was announced Starz had ordered and greenlit the series, with Harriet Warner set to serve as showrunner and writer, with BBC no longer attached, and Hampton no longer attached as writer, and only as executive producer.[5] In November 2022, Starz renewed the series for a second season.[2]
Casting
In May 2021, Alice Englert and Nicholas Denton joined the cast of the series.[6] In June 2021, Lesley Manville, Carice van Houten, Paloma Faith, Michael McElhatton, Kosar Ali, Nathanael Saleh, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Hilton Pelser, Mia Therapleton, Colette Dalal Tchantcho, Lucy Cohu, Fisayo Akinade, Maria Friedman and Clare Higgins joined the cast of the series.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in the Czech Republic in May 2021.[8]
References
- ^ White, Peter (August 11, 2022). "Dangerous Liaisons: Starz Unveils First-Look At Series Adaptation & Sets Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (November 1, 2022). "'Dangerous Liaisons' Renewed For Second Season Ahead Of November Premiere on Starz". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Dangerous Liaisons on Starz". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 13, 2013). "'Dangerous Liaisons' Drama From Chris Hampton, Tony Krantz & Colin Callender In The Works At BBC, Eyes U.S. Network". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (July 26, 2019). "'Dangerous Liaisons' Series Lands At Starz; Harriet Warner To Write, Colin Callender's Playground Entertainment & Tony Krantz's Flame Ventures To Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 20, 2021). "'Dangerous Liaisons': Alice Englert & Nicholas Denton To Star As Merteuil & Valmont In Starz Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 16, 2021). "'Dangerous Liaisons': Lesley Manville, Carice Van Houten, Paloma Faith, Michael McElhatton, Kosar Ali, 9 More Cast In Starz Prequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "'Dangerous Liaisons', starring Alice Englert, now filming in the Czech Republic". The Prague Reporter. May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2021.