Teacup is an upcoming American horror television series created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by the novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon.
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| Created by | Ian McCulloch |
| Inspired by | Stinger by Robert R. McCammon |
| Showrunner | Ian McCulloch |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Network | Peacock |
The first season is scheduled to premiere on Peacock on October 10, 2024 with eight half-hour episodes.[1]
Premise
editOn an isolated ranch in rural Georgia, several people are forced together to face a mysterious threat.
Cast and characters
edit- Yvonne Strahovski as Maggie Chenoweth
- Scott Speedman as James Chenoweth
- Chaske Spencer as Ruben Shanley
- Kathy Baker as Ellen Chenoweth
- Boris McGiver as Donald Kelly
- Caleb Dolden as Arlo Chenoweth
- Émilie Bierre as Meryl Chenoweth
- Luciano Leroux as Nicholas Shanley
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by [2] | Written by [3] | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | E.L. Katz | Ian McCulloch | October 10, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 2 | TBA | E.L. Katz | Ian McCulloch | October 10, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Ian McCulloch | October 17, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Ian McCulloch | October 17, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Michael A. O'Shea | October 24, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Francisca X. Hu | October 24, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Zoe Cooper | October 31, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Ian McCulloch | October 31, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
Production
editDevelopment
editIn December 2022, it was announced Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to a contemporary horror series from Ian McCulloch and James Wan.[4] E. L. Katz is slated to direct the opening episode.[4]
Casting
editIn February 2024, it was announced Yvonne Strahovski had been cast in the series, now known as Teacup, as Maggie Chenoweth.[5] Scott Speedman was cast that same month to star opposite Strahovski.[6]
Release
editThe series is scheduled to premiere on Peacock on October 10, 2024.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (July 25, 2024). "'Teacup': Peacock Reveals Premiere Date, Shares New Teaser Of Horror Drama At Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Video: Peacock Releases Official Teaser for Horror-Thriller Series "Teacup"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Teacup". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 16, 2022). "Peacock Adjusts Development Strategy, Orders Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama & 'Queen's Court' Reality Series, Nears 'Bumper In Berlin' Renewal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 28, 2024). "Yvonne Strahovski Joins Peacock's Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 29, 2024). "Scott Speedman Joins Yvonne Strahovski In Ian McCulloch/James Wan Horror Drama 'Teacup'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2024.