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The Castaways (2023 TV series)

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The Castaways
Created byBen Harris
Based onThe Castaways by Lucy Clarke
Written by
  • Ben Harris
  • Polly Buckle
  • Jesse O’Mahoney
Directed by
  • Andy Tohill
  • Ryan Tohill
Starring
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
  • Mike Benson
  • Ben Harris
  • Giuliano Papadia
  • Chiara Cardoso
ProducerMyf Hopkins
CinematographyTom Pridham
Editors
  • Barry Moen
  • John Philipson
Production companies
  • Clapperboard Studios
  • Blackbox Multimedia
Original release
NetworkParamount+
Release26 December 2023 (2023-12-26)

The Castaways is a television series made for Paramount+ adapted from the book of the same name by Lucy Clarke. The series stars Sheridan Smith and Céline Buckens as sisters.

Synopsis

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Erin (Buckens) goes to Fiji to investigate when the credit card of her missing sister Lori (Smith) is used on a remote Pacific island.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Clapperboard Studios and Blackbox Multimedia produced the series. Mike Benson, Ben Harris, Giuliano Papadia and Chiara Cardoso are executive producers with Harris adapting the book as lead writer. Other writers include Polly Buckle and Jesse O’Mahoney. Myf Hopkins served as the series producer. Andy Tohill and Ryan Tohill directed episodes.[2]

Filming

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Location took place in Fiji and Greece, beginning in June 2023.[3][4]

Broadcast

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The series aired on Paramount+ in the UK on 26 December 2023, with all episodes made available immediately.[5][6]

Reception

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The Guardian described The Castaways as: "A darkly plotted and sunnily staged piece of escapism.",[7] and Digital Spy said that "you'll have a right rollicking good time while you're in the thick of it."[8]

References

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  1. ^ Bedigan, Mike (3 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith and Celine Buckens to star in TV adaptation of The Castaways". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ^ Whittock, Jesse (2 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith & Céline Buckens To Star In Paramount+ UK Adaptation Of Lucy Clarke Novel 'The Castaways'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. ^ Hibbs, James (3 May 2023). "Sheridan Smith and Céline Buckens lead new thriller The Castaways". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  4. ^ Criag, David (6 October 2023). "Sheridan Smith in first look at new thriller The Castaways". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  5. ^ Harp, Justin (6 October 2023). "Sheridan Smith stars in first look at new suspense thriller The Castaways". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. ^ Cormack, Morgan (13 December 2023). "More from Sheridan Smith's exclusive Radio Times magazine shoot". Tadio Tines. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  7. ^ https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/dec/22/the-castaways-to-gyeongseong-creature-the-seven-best-show-to-stream-this-week
  8. ^ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a46175355/castaways-sheridan-smith-review/
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