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Firebug (TV series)

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Firebug
GenreCrime drama
Created byDennis Lehane
Inspired byFirebug
by Truth Podcasting Corp.[1]
Written byDennis Lehane
Directed byKari Skogland
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
  • Mikey Beers
  • EDEN Productions
  • Imperative Entertainment
  • Apple Studios
Original release
NetworkApple TV+

Firebug is an upcoming American crime drama miniseries created by Dennis Lehane, inspired by the podcast of the same name. It is set to premiere on Apple TV+.

Premise

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A detective and an arson investigator work together to stop two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest.

Cast

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Production

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It was announced in December 2022 that Dennis Lehane and Taron Egerton, who had worked together on Apple TV+'s miniseries Black Bird, would reteam for Firebug, a new miniseries at Apple TV+, inspired by the crimes of arsonist John Leonard Orr.[2] In March 2024, Jurnee Smollett and John Leguizamo joined the cast, with Kari Skogland set to direct and executive produce the series.[3][4] Rafe Spall, Greg Kinnear, Ntare Mwine and Hannah Emily Anderson would be added to the cast in May.[5]

Filming began in Vancouver in March 2024.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Smoke". Writers Guild of America West. August 9, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Andreeva, Nellie (December 8, 2022). "Taron Egerton Reteams With Denis Lehane, Richard Plepler, Imperative & Apple TV+ For Firebug Series Inspired By Notorious California Arsonist". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Cordero, Rosy (March 13, 2024). "Jurnee Smollett To Star Alongside Taron Egerton In New Apple Drama Series Firebug". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (March 27, 2024). "John Leguizamo Joins Taron Egerton In Apple Drama Series Firebug; Kari Skogland To Direct & EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (May 6, 2024). "Rafe Spall, Greg Kinnear Among 4 Cast In Apple Drama Series Firebug". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Gittins, Susan (March 13, 2024). "FIREBUG With Taron Egerton & Jurnee Smollett Starts Shooting in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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