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Star is an upcoming American musical drama television series created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy for Fox. It revolves around three talented young singers (played by Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady) who navigate the music business on their road to success. The series, which is set in Atlanta, will consist of original music, along with musical fantasy sequences, as dreams of the future. Thirteen episodes have been ordered, which will premiere during the 2016–2017 television season. Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt and Nicholas Gonzalez co-star.[1]
The series will premiere on December 14, 2016.[2]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Jude Demorest as Star Davis, a tough 18-year-old who spent her childhood in and out of foster homes after the death of her mother, and who will do anything to become a star.[3]
- Ryan Destiny as Alexandra 'Alex' Crane, a wealthy 20-year-old who grew up in New York, but who, for years, has tried to put her privileged world behind her, so she can make real, authentic music.[3]
- Brittany O'Grady as Simone Davis, Star’s sister who dreams of the day Star will return to rescue her from the abusive foster home in which she was placed five years before.[3]
- Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, the owner of an Atlanta beauty salon, who will become a surrogate mother to the three girls, even though she doesn’t approve of their musical dreams.[3]
- Benjamin Bratt as Jahil Rivera,[4] a talent manager with a hidden life and a drive for redemption, who believes the musical trio is his ticket back to the top.[3]
Recurring cast
- Naomi Campbell as Rose Spencer, Alexandra's mother.[5]
- Tyrese Gibson as Pastor Bobby Harris[6]
- Darius McCrary as Otis Leecan, Simone's foster father. [7]
- Chad Buchanan as Hunter Morgan, Jahil's odson and Star's love interest [8]
Guest cast
- Lenny Kravitz as Roland Crane, a legendary rock star and Alexandra's father.[1]
- Joseline Hernandez[9]
- Terrence Howard
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot"[10] | TBA | TBA | December 14, 2016 | TBD |
Production
In August 2015, Fox announced it had ordered a pilot for a potential new musical drama series titled Star from Empire-creator Lee Daniels about three girls forming a girl group.[11] In October that same year, casting for the series began.[12] It was revealed that the series would feature a transgender character. On December 7, 2015, it was announced that Queen Latifah had joined the cast as Carlotta, Jude Demorest as Star, Brittany O'Grady as Simone and Ryan Destiny as Alexandra.[13] On December 11, 2015, it was confirmed that Benjamin Bratt has joined the cast as Jahil, a talent manager.[14] On December 14, 2015, Nicholas Gonzalez joined the series as the abusive foster father of Simone (O’Grady).[15] Production for the pilot began in December 2015.[12] The series was picked up, with a 13-episode order, on April 27, 2016.[1]
On May 4, 2016, it was announced that Charles Murray would serve as showrunner during its first season.[16] On September 13, 2016, it was announced that Charles Pratt Jr. would replace Murray as the series' showrunner, following his decision to depart the series, due to creative differences.[17][18]
References
- 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie. "'24 Legacy', Lee Daniels' 'Star' Get Series Orders By Fox". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (November 2, 2016). "'Star' Series Premiere To Follow 'Empire' Season 3 Fall Finale On Fox". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "DevWatch - STAR on FOX". The Futon Critic. Futon Media. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (December 11, 2015). "Benjamin Bratt to Co-Star in Lee Daniels' Fox Music Drama Pilot". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (September 30, 2016). "'Star': Naomi Campbell Joins Lee Daniels' Fox Series As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (October 7, 2016). "'Star': Tyrese Gibson To Recur On Lee Daniels' Fox Series". Deadline. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ↑ Rice, Brittany (October 12, 2016). "'Lee Daniels' 'Star' Casts Darius McCrary". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ↑ Rice, Brittany (November 2, 2016). "'Star' Casts Chad Buchanan". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Joseline Hernandez Discusses Filming Lee Daniels' New Series". VH1.
- ↑ "(LDS-101) "Pilot"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (August 6, 2015). "Fox Orders Lee Daniels Music Drama Pilot 'Star'". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- 1 2 Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 20, 2015). "Lee Daniels' Fox Pilot 'Star' Casting Diverse Girl Group Including Transgender Actress". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (December 7, 2015). "Queen Latifah Lands Lead Role in Lee Daniels' Fox Music Pilot". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Iannucci, Rebecca (December 11, 2015). "TVLine Items: Madoff Trailer, Benjamin Bratt Joins Lee Daniels' Pilot and More". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (December 14, 2015). "Nicholas Gonzalez Joins Lee Daniels' Fox Music Pilot". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 4, 2016). "Charles Murray Set As Showrunner On Lee Daniels' Fox Series 'Star' As Part Of Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox TV". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ↑ Roots, Kimberly (September 13, 2016). "Ex-Y&R Headwriter Chuck Pratt Named New Showrunner of Lee Daniels' Star". TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016.
- ↑ SOD (September 13, 2016). "New Gig For Y&R's Charles Pratt, Jr.". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
External links
- Star at the Internet Movie Database