Shots Fired
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
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| Original network | Fox |
Shots Fired is an upcoming American ten-part event drama television series set to be broadcast on Fox in the 2016–2017 TV schedule.
Plot
The series is about the situation following a racially charged shooting in a fictional town in North Carolina.[1]
Main cast
- Sanaa Lathan as Ashe Bell, an expert investigator
- Stephan James as Preston Terry
- Helen Hunt as Patricia Eamons, the Governor of North Carolina
- Richard Dreyfuss as Arlen Cox, a real estate mogul
- Stephen Moyer as Officer Breeland
- Will Patton as Sheriff Daniel Platt
- Jill Hennessy as Alicia Carr
- DeWanda Wise as Shameeka Campbell
- Conor Leslie as Sarah Ellis
- Tristan Wilds as Officer Joshua Beck[2]
- Clare-Hope Ashitey as Kerry Beck, officer Beck's wife
- Aisha Hinds as Pastor Janae James
Production
Development
On December 10, 2015, Fox announced that Shots Fired was picked up to series status. Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood created the series as a drama that aims to reflect the racial tensions and police shooting incidents that have spurred demonstrations and outrage across the country. Gina and Reggie will serve as executive producers along with Francie Calfo and Brian Grazer[3]
Filming
In March 2016, crews were filming in Kannapolis, North Carolina. They were expected to continue work in the area through July.[4] Filming took place in Gastonia[1] and Salisbury in North Carolina in April 2016. The Rowan County courthouse became the Gate County Courthouse, and a real WJZY news van appeared in a scene.[5] Other scenes were filmed in Concord, Mooresville and Charlotte. In May, James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University played the role of the library at North Carolina State University.[6]
Casting
It was announced on December 10, 2015, that Sanaa Lathan was cast as Ashe Bell.[7] On February 18, 2016, DeWanda Wise was cast as Shameeka Campbell.[8] It was announced that Conor Leslie was cast as Sarah Ellis on February 22, 2016.[9] It was announced on March 1, 2016, that Stephan James was cast as Treston Perry.[10] On March 10, 2016, it was announced that Tristan Wilds and Aisha Hinds were cast as Officer Belk (Beck) and Pastor Janae James respectively.[11] It was announced that Helen Hunt, Richard Dreyfuss, and Stephen Moyer were cast as Patricia Eamons, Arlen Cox, and Officer Breeland on March 18, 2016, respectively.[12] On March 30, 2016, Will Patton was cast as Sheriff Daniel Platt.[13] It was announced that Jill Hennessy was cast as Alicia Carr on March 30, 2016.[14] On March 31, 2016, it was announced that Clare-Hope Ashitey was cast as Kerry Beck.[15]
References
- 1 2 Hayes, Erika (April 13, 2016). "TV series starring Helen Hunt filming in Gastonia". WCNC-TV. Tegna, Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmkAihHeJg
- ↑ Friedlander, Whitney (December 10, 2016). "Fox Orders 'Shots Fired' Event Series Examining Racial Tensions and Police Shootings". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Knox, Michael (March 30, 2016). "Richard Dreyfuss and Helen Hunt TV series filming in Cabarrus County". Independent Tribune. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Raymond, Amanda (April 21, 2016). "Citizens search for stars during 'Shots Fired' filming at Rowan County Courthouse". Salisbury Post. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
- ↑ Janes, Theoden (May 13, 2016). "For Fox's 'Shots Fired,' background actors go the extra mile". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (December 10, 2015). "'Shots Fired' Fox Event Series Starring Sanaa Lathan Gets Formal Green Light". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (February 18, 2016). "DeWanda Wise Joins 'Shots Fired' Fox Event Series". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (February 22, 2016). "Conor Leslie To Co-Star In 'Shots Fired' Fox Event Series". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (March 1, 2016). "'Frequency' Casts Anthony Ruivivar". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (March 10, 2016). "'Shots Fired': Tristan Wilds & Aisha Hinds Join Fox Event Series". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 18, 2016). "Helen Hunt, Stephen Moyer & Richard Dreyfuss To Star In Fox's 'Shots Fired'". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (March 21, 2016). "'Shots Fired': Will Patton Cast In Fox Event Series". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 30, 2016). "Jill Hennessy Joins 'Shots Fired' Drama Series At Fox - Deadline". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (March 31, 2016). "Brooks Wheelan In ABC Pilot 'Toast'; Clare-Hope Ashitey In Fox's 'Shots Fired'". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 11, 2016.