Based on a True Story (TV series)
Based on a True Story is an upcoming American comedy thriller created by Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman, and will star Kaley Cuoco. The series is set to premiere on Peacock on June 8, 2023.[2][3]
| Based on a True Story | |
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| Genre | Comedy thriller |
| Created by | Craig Rosenberg[1] |
| Written by | Craig Rosenberg |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Peacock |
Cast
- Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett
- Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett
- Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce
- Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson
- Priscilla Quintana as Ruby Gale
- Natalia Dyer as Chloe Lake
- Alex Alomar Akpobome
- Aisha Alfa
- Annabelle Dexter-Jones
- Li Jun Li
Episodes
| No. | Title [4] | Directed by | Written by [1] | Original release date [4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | Alex Buono[5] | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 2 | "BDE" | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 3 | "Who's Next" | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 4 | "The Survivor" | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 6 | "Love You, Buzzfeed" | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Craig Rosenberg | June 8, 2023 |
| 8 | TBA | Alex Buono | TBA | June 8, 2023 |
Production
In April 2022, it was announced that Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to a comedy thriller series created by Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman.[2] In August, it was announced that Kaley Cuoco had joined the main cast as a realtor, Ava Bartlett.[3] In October, it was announced that Chris Messina had been cast as Nathan, the husband of Ava,[6] with additional casting including Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana, Natalia Dyer and Li Jun Li announced the following month.[7][8]
The series will be executive produced by Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan through Aggregate Films, and Craig Rosenberg. Roxie Rodriguez will serves as co-executive producer for Aggregate Films.[2] Production companies for the series include Aggregate Films and Universal Content Productions.[2]
References
- "Based on a True Story". Writers Guild of America, East. March 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- White, Peter (April 11, 2022). "'Based On A True Story' Comedy Thriller From Craig Rosenberg & Jason Bateman Lands Straight-To-Series Order At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (August 8, 2022). "Kaley Cuoco To Star In 'Based On A True Story' Peacock Comedic Thriller Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- Campione, Katie (May 2, 2023). "Based On A True Story Gets June Premiere Date, Peacock Releases First-Look Images". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Peacock Releases First Look at Original Series "Based on a True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina - Premieres June 8". The Futon Critic. May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- Andreeva, Nellie (October 7, 2022). "Chris Messina To Star In 'Based On A True Story' Peacock Comedic Thriller Series, Joining Kaley Cuoco". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- Otterson, Joe (March 21, 2023). "Peacock Series Based on a True Story Adds Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- Otterson, Joe (March 21, 2023). "Stranger Things Star Natalia Dyer, Industrys' Alex Alomar Akpobome Among Five Cast in Peacock Series Based on a True Story (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.