Network: CBS All Access.
Episodes: 17 (hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: June 14, 2018 — July 25, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
TV show description:
From creator Mark Heyman, the Strange Angel TV show is based on the book by George Pendle. The drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult.
In 1930s Los Angeles, Jack is a chemical factory janitor but has aspirations of one day building rockets that can transport people...
Episodes: 17 (hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: June 14, 2018 — July 25, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
TV show description:
From creator Mark Heyman, the Strange Angel TV show is based on the book by George Pendle. The drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult.
In 1930s Los Angeles, Jack is a chemical factory janitor but has aspirations of one day building rockets that can transport people...
- 12/16/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The story of Jack Parsons has come to a premature end on television. CBS All Access has cancelled its Strange Angel TV series so there won't be a third season.
A historical period drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of Caltech's Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. In season two, with World War II in full swing, Jack's rocketry work is turning a profit. While he's part of the military-industrial complex by day, at night, he and his wife Susan (Heathcote) get deeper into their occult religion and they invite the sex...
A historical period drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Angus Macfadyen, Laine Neil, and Veronica Osorio. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of Caltech's Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. In season two, with World War II in full swing, Jack's rocketry work is turning a profit. While he's part of the military-industrial complex by day, at night, he and his wife Susan (Heathcote) get deeper into their occult religion and they invite the sex...
- 11/27/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Joseph Baxter Nov 26, 2019
CBS All Access has canceled its fact-based dark drama series, Strange Angel, after two seasons.
Strange Angel just had its proverbial wings clipped by its platform home, CBS All Access, which has canceled the historically-based, lasciviously occult, television series, leaving no room for a third season.
CBS All Access’s cancelation of Strange Angel after two seasons on the premium streaming service, as reported by THR, marks only the second time in the platform’s five-year history that an original series has been met with cancelation, with the lone precedent stemming back to its December 2018 cancelation of drama One Dollar. However, it won’t be an isolated incident, with the merger of CBS and Viacom expected to unleash a deluge of new original content for CBS All Access, which will lead to a statistically-inevitable share of casualties.
As Julie McNamara, Evp, Originals at CBS All Access, expresses...
CBS All Access has canceled its fact-based dark drama series, Strange Angel, after two seasons.
Strange Angel just had its proverbial wings clipped by its platform home, CBS All Access, which has canceled the historically-based, lasciviously occult, television series, leaving no room for a third season.
CBS All Access’s cancelation of Strange Angel after two seasons on the premium streaming service, as reported by THR, marks only the second time in the platform’s five-year history that an original series has been met with cancelation, with the lone precedent stemming back to its December 2018 cancelation of drama One Dollar. However, it won’t be an isolated incident, with the merger of CBS and Viacom expected to unleash a deluge of new original content for CBS All Access, which will lead to a statistically-inevitable share of casualties.
As Julie McNamara, Evp, Originals at CBS All Access, expresses...
- 11/26/2019
- Den of Geek
“Strange Angel” has been canceled at CBS All Access.
The drama, about rocketry pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons, ended its second season in July.
“Strange Angel” starred Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. It also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
“The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content at CBS All Access in a statement.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on...
The drama, about rocketry pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons, ended its second season in July.
“Strange Angel” starred Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. It also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
“The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content at CBS All Access in a statement.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on...
- 11/26/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
CBS All Access has canceled “Strange Angel” after two seasons.
“Strange Angel” was a Mark Heyman adaptation of George Pendle’s book of the same name. The work was inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explored the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, according to the CBS All Access logline.
“‘Strange Angel’ will not be returning for a third season,” Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content for CBS All Access, said in a statement. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”
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“Strange Angel” was a Mark Heyman adaptation of George Pendle’s book of the same name. The work was inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explored the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, according to the CBS All Access logline.
“‘Strange Angel’ will not be returning for a third season,” Julie McNamara, executive vice president of original content for CBS All Access, said in a statement. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”
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- 11/26/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
CBS All Access is parting ways with Strange Angel.
The streaming service has pulled the plug on the series after two seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life," said Julie McNamara, exec vp originals at CBS All Access.
The cancellation marks the second overall for CBS All Access, coming after One Dollar was nixed after one season.
It's difficult to guage how well shows are performing on streaming services because they typically don't release ratings data.
What we do know is that Strange Angel has a 71 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its freshman season, while...
The streaming service has pulled the plug on the series after two seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life," said Julie McNamara, exec vp originals at CBS All Access.
The cancellation marks the second overall for CBS All Access, coming after One Dollar was nixed after one season.
It's difficult to guage how well shows are performing on streaming services because they typically don't release ratings data.
What we do know is that Strange Angel has a 71 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its freshman season, while...
- 11/26/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
CBS All Access has canceled its period original series Strange Angel after two seasons, Deadline has confirmed.
“Strange Angel will not be returning for a third season,” said Julie McNamara, Evp of Original Content for CBS All Access, in a statement provided to Deadline. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”
Strange Angel is the second CBS All Access series to be canceled, joining mystery series One Dollar, which was nixed after one season.
The Strange Angel cast included Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
The series was produced...
“Strange Angel will not be returning for a third season,” said Julie McNamara, Evp of Original Content for CBS All Access, in a statement provided to Deadline. “The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life.”
Strange Angel is the second CBS All Access series to be canceled, joining mystery series One Dollar, which was nixed after one season.
The Strange Angel cast included Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
The series was produced...
- 11/26/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS All Access has made its second cancellation.
The subscription streaming platform has axed scripted drama Strange Angel after two seasons. The sophomore run of the series starring Jack Reynor bowed quietly in June.
"The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life," said Julie McNamara, exec vp originals at CBS All Access....
The subscription streaming platform has axed scripted drama Strange Angel after two seasons. The sophomore run of the series starring Jack Reynor bowed quietly in June.
"The series brought new meaning to the idea that the truth is stranger than fiction and we are incredibly thankful to the creative team of Mark Heyman, David Digilio, Ridley Scott and David W. Zucker for their vision, as well as the fantastic cast for bringing the bizarre story of Jack Parsons to life," said Julie McNamara, exec vp originals at CBS All Access....
- 11/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga has added Andrea-Rachel Parker to the cast of the 10-episode drama from Wu-Tang Clan frontman The RZA, writer Alex Tse (Superfly) and Imagine Television. Parker will portray the role of witty, sarcastic and fun-loving Mama Ganga.
The series is based on one of the most influential groups in hip-hop and will explore and expand the band’s world. Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs (Ashton Sanders) aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
Parker is best known for her role as Bernice on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Deuce and as Destiny on the Starz’s series Power.
The series is based on one of the most influential groups in hip-hop and will explore and expand the band’s world. Set in early ’90s New York at the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, the show tracks the Clan’s formation, a vision of Bobby Diggs (Ashton Sanders) aka The RZA, who strives to unite a dozen young, black men that are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the unlikeliest of American success stories.
Parker is best known for her role as Bernice on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Deuce and as Destiny on the Starz’s series Power.
- 5/29/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Comedy Central’s “South Side” sets a premiere date, and “Drag Race” producers announce a drag docuseries, “Werq the World.”
Dates
“South Side,” a new scripted comedy set at a rental store in the South Side of Chicago, will premiere on Comedy Central on July 24 at 10:30 p.m. Et/Pt. The series is written by and stars Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, both “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” alumni, as two community college grads trying to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
World of Wonder, producers of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” will debut a drag docuseries called “Werq the World” on the new streaming site WOWPresents Plus on June 6 at 5 p.m. Pt. The 10-episode series takes viewers on a worldwide tour with popular drag queens like Shangela, Alyssa Edwards, Valentina, Latrice Royale, Aquaria and many more.
From Wnyc Studios and comedians Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos,...
Dates
“South Side,” a new scripted comedy set at a rental store in the South Side of Chicago, will premiere on Comedy Central on July 24 at 10:30 p.m. Et/Pt. The series is written by and stars Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, both “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” alumni, as two community college grads trying to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
World of Wonder, producers of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” will debut a drag docuseries called “Werq the World” on the new streaming site WOWPresents Plus on June 6 at 5 p.m. Pt. The 10-episode series takes viewers on a worldwide tour with popular drag queens like Shangela, Alyssa Edwards, Valentina, Latrice Royale, Aquaria and many more.
From Wnyc Studios and comedians Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos,...
- 5/16/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Strange Angel has some new company. CBS All Access just announced Angus Macfadyen has joined season two of the TV show Strange Angel.
The historical drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
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The historical drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
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- 3/1/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s roundup, Netflix releases the first look at “The Oa: Part II,” and “The Tick” on Amazon gets a season two trailer.
Casting
Joshua Orpin will star as Superboy, a.k.a. Conner Kent, in the upcoming second season of “Titans” on DC Universe. More of an angsty teen than a Man of Steel, Superboy will crash into the world of the fledgling superhero group in search of answers about his past. There, he’ll find an unlikely home with the Titans team and fellow heroes Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy and Raven.
CBS All Access has announced that Angus Macfadyen will join the second season of the period drama “Strange Angel” as the occultist Aleister Crowley. A man of mystery, he will seek Jack Parsons’ (Jack Reynor) military connections and push him to further wield his powers of magic and will.
“Bosch” star Titus Welliver will guest star...
Casting
Joshua Orpin will star as Superboy, a.k.a. Conner Kent, in the upcoming second season of “Titans” on DC Universe. More of an angsty teen than a Man of Steel, Superboy will crash into the world of the fledgling superhero group in search of answers about his past. There, he’ll find an unlikely home with the Titans team and fellow heroes Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy and Raven.
CBS All Access has announced that Angus Macfadyen will join the second season of the period drama “Strange Angel” as the occultist Aleister Crowley. A man of mystery, he will seek Jack Parsons’ (Jack Reynor) military connections and push him to further wield his powers of magic and will.
“Bosch” star Titus Welliver will guest star...
- 2/27/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Strange Angel has found its Aleister Crowley. Turn alum Angus Macfadyen has been tapped to play the founder of Thelema opposite Jack Reynor in the second season of the CBS All Access series.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”
At the conclusion of Season 1, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”
At the conclusion of Season 1, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex.
- 2/27/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Battlestar Galactica alumna Rekha Sharma is set for a recurring role in Facebook Watch’s Limetown, based on the popular podcast and starring and executive produced by Jessica Biel. The series hails from Endeavor Content and Midnight Radio. Written by podcast creators Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Limetown follows Lia Haddock (Biel), a journalist for American Public Radio, as she unravels the mystery behind the disappearance of over 300 people at a neuroscience research facility in Tennessee. Sharma will play Sadia Latifi, the FBI agent assigned to keep an eye on Lia throughout her investigation. Sharma was a series regular on Battlestar Galactica and recently recurred on Star Trek: Discovery, The 100 and The Fosters. She’s repped by Generate and The Characters Talent Agency.
Matthew Barnes (Atlanta) has booked a recurring role on the second season of CBS All Access’ Strange Angel from Scott Free Prods and CBS TV Studios.
Matthew Barnes (Atlanta) has booked a recurring role on the second season of CBS All Access’ Strange Angel from Scott Free Prods and CBS TV Studios.
- 2/26/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
What do you think of Jack Parsons during the first season of the Strange Angel TV show on CBS All Access? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether TV shows are cancelled or renewed. CBS All Access and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Strange Angel season one episodes. We invite you to rate them for us, below.
A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and...
A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and...
- 10/31/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
‘Strange Angel.’
Network Ten has rebranded its flagship and digital channels One and Eleven and will launch direct-to-consumer streaming and VOD service 10 All Access in December.
The new platform, which will sit alongside streaming and catch-up player 10 Play, will offer more than 7,000 commercial-free episodes including three CBS All Access original series – Tell Me A Story, One Dollar and Strange Angel.
The CBS-owned broadcaster said it would soon reveal the launch date, pricing and full content library. In the Us CBS All Access charges subscribers $US5.99 a month and $US9.99 a month for the advertiser-free service.
Network Ten is now Network 10 with a new logo, colour scheme and tone of voice. One has been rebranded as 10 Boss, targeting women and men over 40, while Eleven has become 10 Peach, aimed at 16-to-39-year-olds looking for escapist entertainment.
Ten’s chief executive Paul Anderson said: “We have changed things up and not only...
Network Ten has rebranded its flagship and digital channels One and Eleven and will launch direct-to-consumer streaming and VOD service 10 All Access in December.
The new platform, which will sit alongside streaming and catch-up player 10 Play, will offer more than 7,000 commercial-free episodes including three CBS All Access original series – Tell Me A Story, One Dollar and Strange Angel.
The CBS-owned broadcaster said it would soon reveal the launch date, pricing and full content library. In the Us CBS All Access charges subscribers $US5.99 a month and $US9.99 a month for the advertiser-free service.
Network Ten is now Network 10 with a new logo, colour scheme and tone of voice. One has been rebranded as 10 Boss, targeting women and men over 40, while Eleven has become 10 Peach, aimed at 16-to-39-year-olds looking for escapist entertainment.
Ten’s chief executive Paul Anderson said: “We have changed things up and not only...
- 10/31/2018
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Strange Angel will be back! CBS All Access just announced they've renewed the TV show for a second season.
Based on the book by George Pendle, the historical drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
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Based on the book by George Pendle, the historical drama is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction, and the occult. The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen.
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- 10/30/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s the naughty side of America’s Funniest Home Videos: ABC has ordered Videos After Dark, in which Bob Saget offers his comedic take on clips that have an edgier bent, the network announced on Monday.
In the offshoot — airing at 10/9c next year; premiere date Tba — “the hits are a little harder, the language a bit saltier, the animals a little less cute, the kids a tad less adorable and the embarrassing moments are way more revealing,” per the official description. Saget, of course, was host of Afv for its first eight years.
Additionally, the original Afv, now hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro,...
In the offshoot — airing at 10/9c next year; premiere date Tba — “the hits are a little harder, the language a bit saltier, the animals a little less cute, the kids a tad less adorable and the embarrassing moments are way more revealing,” per the official description. Saget, of course, was host of Afv for its first eight years.
Additionally, the original Afv, now hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro,...
- 10/29/2018
- TVLine.com
Joseph Baxter Oct 29, 2018
CBS All Access has renewed the series, Strange Angel, setting it up for a second season of fact-based scientific/occult drama.
Strange Angel will continue to explore the odd – fact-based – story of Jack Parsons and the intersection of rocket science and the occult, thanks to a Season 2 renewal by network streaming platform CBS All Access.
The Strange Angel Season 2 renewal arrives as welcome validation for the intriguing historical series, which – initially set in the 1930s – follows the exploits of Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a crucial figure in the early development of rocket propulsion who is known to have fielded a double life as a disciple of an occult organization, thus making the series – much like Parsons's real life – a bizarre amalgam of science and mysticism.
On the series, Parsons's initial unassuming position as a janitor of a chemical factory proves to be the façade for a brilliant...
CBS All Access has renewed the series, Strange Angel, setting it up for a second season of fact-based scientific/occult drama.
Strange Angel will continue to explore the odd – fact-based – story of Jack Parsons and the intersection of rocket science and the occult, thanks to a Season 2 renewal by network streaming platform CBS All Access.
The Strange Angel Season 2 renewal arrives as welcome validation for the intriguing historical series, which – initially set in the 1930s – follows the exploits of Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a crucial figure in the early development of rocket propulsion who is known to have fielded a double life as a disciple of an occult organization, thus making the series – much like Parsons's real life – a bizarre amalgam of science and mysticism.
On the series, Parsons's initial unassuming position as a janitor of a chemical factory proves to be the façade for a brilliant...
- 10/29/2018
- Den of Geek
CBS All Access has given a second season renewal to its Ridley Scott-produced drama “Strange Angel.”
The series, which is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, is inspired by the real-life story of rocket engineer and Thelemite occultist Jack Parsons, explores the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. It was created for TV by Mark Heyman and stars Jack Reynor as Parsons.
At the conclusion of the first season, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows,...
The series, which is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, is inspired by the real-life story of rocket engineer and Thelemite occultist Jack Parsons, explores the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. It was created for TV by Mark Heyman and stars Jack Reynor as Parsons.
At the conclusion of the first season, Jack and his team from Caltech make a scientific breakthrough that secures the military’s interest as the country nears the brink of war. In season two, the U.S. is fully engaged in World War II, transforming Jack’s rocketry work into a lucrative business and further entrenching him in the military-industrial complex. While Jack’s career takes off, he and his wife Susan’s devotion to their new occult religion grows,...
- 10/29/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
CBS All Access has given an official second season renewal of period original series Strange Angel, from Scott Free Prods. and CBS TV Studios. The pickup comes a month and a half after the series ended its 10-episode freshman run on the streaming platform. Strange Angel extends the perfect renewal record at CBS All Access, which is yet to cancel an original scripted series. It joins The Good Fight, also from Scott Free, which has been renewed for a third season, and Star Trek: Discovery and No Activity, both picked up for a second.
Strange Angel, which migrated to CBS All Access after going through extensive development and a writers room at AMC, explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what...
Strange Angel, which migrated to CBS All Access after going through extensive development and a writers room at AMC, explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America’s rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what...
- 10/29/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Strange Angel” has been renewed for a second season on CBS All Access. The drama, about rocketry pioneer and occultist Jack Parsons, ended its first season in August.
“We look forward to exploring the next chapter of Jack Parsons’ journey,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president, original content, CBS All Access. “’Strange Angel’ and its talented cast and crew are the epitome of the type of programming we strive for at CBS All Access — daring, imaginative and unconventional.”
The series stars Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. The first season also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on the book of the same name by George Pendle, “Strange Angel” is produced by...
“We look forward to exploring the next chapter of Jack Parsons’ journey,” said Julie McNamara, executive vice president, original content, CBS All Access. “’Strange Angel’ and its talented cast and crew are the epitome of the type of programming we strive for at CBS All Access — daring, imaginative and unconventional.”
The series stars Jack Raynor as Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet, who became a follower of cult leader Aleister Crowley. The first season also starred Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen.
Created by Mark Heyman and based on the book of the same name by George Pendle, “Strange Angel” is produced by...
- 10/29/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Primus bassist Les Claypool and multi-instrumentalist Sean Lennon have united for their second collaborative album as the Claypool Lennon Delirium. The self-produced South of Reality – out February 22nd, 2019 via Ato Records and available for pre-order now – follows their 2016 debut, Monolith of Phobos, and proggy 2017 covers Ep, Lime and Limpid Green.
The experimental psych-rock duo previewed the LP with the six-and-a-half-minute “Blood and Rockets,” a sprawling epic that finds Lennon and Claypool crooning and snarling, respectively, over spacey synths and chiming guitars. “How high does your rocket fly?” Lennon sings on the chorus,...
The experimental psych-rock duo previewed the LP with the six-and-a-half-minute “Blood and Rockets,” a sprawling epic that finds Lennon and Claypool crooning and snarling, respectively, over spacey synths and chiming guitars. “How high does your rocket fly?” Lennon sings on the chorus,...
- 10/23/2018
- by Ryan Reed
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Heyman sits in a director’s chair on the New York street set of the Paramount lot. In front of him is a cart bearing a monitor and a copy of “Portable Darkness: an Alastair Crowley Reader.” New York is doubling for Los Angeles as the crew from “Strange Angel” shoots a scene from the CBS All Access drama’s season-one finale. Heyman, the show’s creator, gets a call asking him to walk over to Stage 5, where another unit is wrapping shooting episode nine.
“They have a question about occult symbols,” Heyman says. “I’ve sort of become the de facto expert. Hopefully it isn’t creating too much bad mojo.” He leaves the Crowley book behind.
“Strange Angel” is, as its title promises, a weird show. It tells the based-on-a-true-story of Jack Parsons, a self-taught rocketry pioneer who co-founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Aerojet Engineering, and...
“They have a question about occult symbols,” Heyman says. “I’ve sort of become the de facto expert. Hopefully it isn’t creating too much bad mojo.” He leaves the Crowley book behind.
“Strange Angel” is, as its title promises, a weird show. It tells the based-on-a-true-story of Jack Parsons, a self-taught rocketry pioneer who co-founded the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Aerojet Engineering, and...
- 6/21/2018
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
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- 6/14/2018
- by Liam Mathews
- TVGuide.com - Features
In the first episode of “Strange Angel,” a goat-cradling Rupert Friend joins dozens of hooded cult members for a virgin sacrifice. Now, he’s not actually holding the goat during the creepy nighttime ritual — this is a human sacrifice, thank goodness — but that’s still a pretty crazy thing to see in a TV show inspired by a true story.
David Lowery (“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”), who directed the first episode, struts his creepily melodic stuff, but the rest of CBS All Access’ new drama series — based on the life of rocket scientist-turned-cult member Jack Parsons — can’t hold a candle to this initial level of insanity. Most of the first three episodes’ story consists of Jack (played by Jack Reynor) and his Caltech pals toying with explosives and trying to acquire funds so they can keep toying with explosives.
They’re trying to construct a rocket to send men into orbit,...
David Lowery (“Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”), who directed the first episode, struts his creepily melodic stuff, but the rest of CBS All Access’ new drama series — based on the life of rocket scientist-turned-cult member Jack Parsons — can’t hold a candle to this initial level of insanity. Most of the first three episodes’ story consists of Jack (played by Jack Reynor) and his Caltech pals toying with explosives and trying to acquire funds so they can keep toying with explosives.
They’re trying to construct a rocket to send men into orbit,...
- 6/14/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Vulture Watch What in the world is next for Jack Parsons? Has the Strange Angel TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on CBS All Access? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Strange Angel, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? A CBS All Access drama, Strange Angel stars Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman, and Keye Chen. Based on the book by George Pendle, the series is inspired by the true story of blue-collar worker Jack Parsons (Reynor) and his experiences in the worlds of science, science fiction,...
- 6/14/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
CBS All Access’ new drama “Strange Angel” explores the true, bizarre, dual life of Jack Parsons, a 1930s rocket enthusiast who helped create Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory but also fell into an occult religion than performed magic sex rituals. As he got deeper into Thelema, the religious movement created by Aleister Crowley, Parsons also became tight with L. Ron Hubbard — the sci-fi writer who would eventually create Scientology.
Hubbard doesn’t make an appearance in Season 1 of “Strange Angel,” which mostly focuses on Parsons’ early obsession with rockets and his belief that humans might one day break into space, along with his early curiosity in the occult and what led to him being recruited into that world.
But “Strange Angel” creator Mark Heyman, who adapted George Pendle’s book of the same name, said he won’t shy away from Hubbard and his relationship with Parsons when the time comes.
Hubbard doesn’t make an appearance in Season 1 of “Strange Angel,” which mostly focuses on Parsons’ early obsession with rockets and his belief that humans might one day break into space, along with his early curiosity in the occult and what led to him being recruited into that world.
But “Strange Angel” creator Mark Heyman, who adapted George Pendle’s book of the same name, said he won’t shy away from Hubbard and his relationship with Parsons when the time comes.
- 6/11/2018
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
The story of Jack Parsons — the very real rocket scientist upon which “Strange Angel” is based — is a bizarre combination of ego and ambition that quite literally blew up in his face, when a chemical experiment exploded and killed him in 1952 when he was just 37 years old. Parsons was fascinated by all things considered fantastical, whether that be traveling to the moon or the Los Angeles occult scene that eventually became his stomping grounds. His life intersected in weird and fascinating ways with legendary figures like famed occultist Aleister Crowley and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. As his biographer George Pendle puts it, “By day he built rockets for the government, by night he emerged from a coffin to perform sex magic with his followers.”
A TV show about this man’s life should be fascinating. So why, then, does “Strange Angel” take so long to get to the good stuff?...
A TV show about this man’s life should be fascinating. So why, then, does “Strange Angel” take so long to get to the good stuff?...
- 6/6/2018
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
There's a new series coming from CBS called Strange Angel that was inspired by true story of Jack Parsons, who dreamed of building rockets and sending man into space. As you'll see, things take a strange an interesting turn. We have the first trailer to share with you and the show looks great!
Strange Angel was created by Mark Heyman and directed by David Lowery, which is probably why it looks so good! The series is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name and the story explores the "dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction" and this is the synopsis that was released:
Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day,...
Strange Angel was created by Mark Heyman and directed by David Lowery, which is probably why it looks so good! The series is based on George Pendle’s book of the same name and the story explores the "dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction" and this is the synopsis that was released:
Jack Parsons (Jack Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day,...
- 5/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"Our ultimate goal is to take man to space." CBS All Access has released the official trailer and a new poster for their upcoming TV show Strange Angel.The drama “explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, and is inspired by the real life story of Jack Parsons.” The cast includes Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Zack Pearlman, and Michael Gaston.Read More…...
- 5/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s roundup James Cromwell was cast in Starz’ “Counterpart,” and Danica Patrick was named the host of the 2018 Epsy Awards.
Award Shows
Professional racing driver Danica Patrick will host this year’s Espy Awards, which will be broadcast live on ABC July 18. The announcement that Patrick will emcee the ceremony highlighting athletic achievements comes after her publicized decision to retire from racing after competing in the upcoming Indy 500.
Dates
ABC‘s broadcast of “The 2019 Miss America Competition” will air Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. Et, the Miss America Organization announced Wednesday. This year marks the first time the pageant will be headed by an all-female leadership team, emphasizing the competitors’ efforts in education, skill, and social impact. The two-hour special will be broadcast live from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
“Miz & Mrs.,” an unscripted series documenting the married lives of WWE stars The Miz and Maryse, will debut July 24 at 10 p.
Award Shows
Professional racing driver Danica Patrick will host this year’s Espy Awards, which will be broadcast live on ABC July 18. The announcement that Patrick will emcee the ceremony highlighting athletic achievements comes after her publicized decision to retire from racing after competing in the upcoming Indy 500.
Dates
ABC‘s broadcast of “The 2019 Miss America Competition” will air Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. Et, the Miss America Organization announced Wednesday. This year marks the first time the pageant will be headed by an all-female leadership team, emphasizing the competitors’ efforts in education, skill, and social impact. The two-hour special will be broadcast live from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.
“Miz & Mrs.,” an unscripted series documenting the married lives of WWE stars The Miz and Maryse, will debut July 24 at 10 p.
- 5/23/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
CBS All Access had a critical success with the “The Good Fight,” and now the premium service is expanding its slate with a new high-pedigree show. Created by “Black Swan” writer Mark Heyman and executive produced by Ridley Scott and David Lowery, “Strange Angel” is inspired by the true story of a rocket scientist with ties to occultist Aleister Crowley. CBS released a first look teaser earlier this month, but the first official trailer teases more of the story.
Per the official synopsis: “Jack Parsons (Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into a new occult religion created by Aleister Crowley, performing sex magick rituals to bend the world...
Per the official synopsis: “Jack Parsons (Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker in 1930s Los Angeles, works as a janitor at a chemical factory but dreams of building rockets that will take mankind to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into a new occult religion created by Aleister Crowley, performing sex magick rituals to bend the world...
- 5/23/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Who would have thought that there was a connection with the birth of rocket science and the occult? In the new trailer for the forthcoming CBS All Access drama Strange Angel we see this fascinating story of Jack Parsons pan out as he goes from blue-collar worker to rocket engineer.
Based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel follows the real-life story of Jack Parson (Jack Reynor) a factory worker in 1930s Los Angeles who dreams of building rockets that will take a human being to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into Crowley’s new occult religion that includes performing sex magick rituals to bend the world to his will and make his fantastical dreams a reality. The trailer blends all of this together — and it is certainly strange as the title suggests.
Based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, Strange Angel follows the real-life story of Jack Parson (Jack Reynor) a factory worker in 1930s Los Angeles who dreams of building rockets that will take a human being to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into Crowley’s new occult religion that includes performing sex magick rituals to bend the world to his will and make his fantastical dreams a reality. The trailer blends all of this together — and it is certainly strange as the title suggests.
- 5/23/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS All Access is known, as of now, as the go-to place for “Star Trek: Discovery” and…ummm… “Big Brother“ live feeds? Okay, so maybe the only reason now to purchase a subscription for All Access is “Star Trek,” but soon there’s another series that you might want to check out on the streaming service – “Strange Angel.”
“Strange Angel” tells the story of Jack Parsons, renowned father of rocket scientist, who stumbles into the work of sex magick and becomes friends with none other than occultist Aleister Crowley.
“Strange Angel” tells the story of Jack Parsons, renowned father of rocket scientist, who stumbles into the work of sex magick and becomes friends with none other than occultist Aleister Crowley.
- 5/23/2018
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Think about the concept of cults — the decades of stories we’ve heard about seductive recruitment techniques and destructive power plays — and the concept might seem like something separate from everyday life. But perhaps, thanks to an influx of new narratives of late, we’re finally processing the danger of cult-like power in all aspects of life. From modern politics where followers turn a blind eye to their leaders’ propaganda, to revelations of how victims of sexual harassment and assault have been kept quiet, it’s all too clear that fear, lies, and silence aren’t the only tools used by those who might abuse their power over others.
These elements make for fascinating scripted stories as well as documentaries, as seen when recent programs like Netflix’s “Wild, Wild Country,” Paramount Network’s “Waco,” and Hulu’s “The Path” have explored cults and their powerful leaders. But it’s...
These elements make for fascinating scripted stories as well as documentaries, as seen when recent programs like Netflix’s “Wild, Wild Country,” Paramount Network’s “Waco,” and Hulu’s “The Path” have explored cults and their powerful leaders. But it’s...
- 5/4/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
"How can you tell when you're in the presence of evil?" CBS All Access has released a first look at their upcoming TV show, Strange Angel.The drama “explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, and is inspired by the real life story of Jack Parsons.” The cast includes Jack Reynor, Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Zack Pearlman, and Michael Gaston.Read More…...
- 5/4/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Busy Philipps‘ delightful Instagram stories are getting the TV treatment.
E! has ordered Busy Tonight (working title), a talk show hosted and executive-produced by the Cougar Town actress, our sister site Deadline reports.
The program will feature comedic commentary and interviews, as well as behind-the-Instagram-stories segments.
In other E! pickup news, the network has greenlit a docuseries starring singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband Evan Ross, in addition to announcing the return of the E! True Hollywood Story franchise.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* CBS All Access has released a trailer for its upcoming drama series Strange Angel,...
E! has ordered Busy Tonight (working title), a talk show hosted and executive-produced by the Cougar Town actress, our sister site Deadline reports.
The program will feature comedic commentary and interviews, as well as behind-the-Instagram-stories segments.
In other E! pickup news, the network has greenlit a docuseries starring singer Ashlee Simpson-Ross and her husband Evan Ross, in addition to announcing the return of the E! True Hollywood Story franchise.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* CBS All Access has released a trailer for its upcoming drama series Strange Angel,...
- 5/1/2018
- TVLine.com
An innovative rocket scientist from humble origins who eventually came to be an occult disciple of Aleister Crowley: The story of Jack Parsons is so bizarre, it’s hard to believe it’s taken this long to turn it into a TV show. Given that it takes Parsons’ story from earth to the cosmos, it’s no surprise the new CBS All Access show “Strange Angel” turned to David Lowery as a director.
The streaming service released the first trailer and images for the upcoming series, highlighting every part of Parsons’ legendary past. “Free Fire” and “Sing Street” star Jack Reynor leads the way as Parsons, tracking from his La beginnings through his twin fascinations. From creator Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s 2005 book, “Strange Angel” also stars Bella Heathcote and Rupert Friend.
It’s not the first TV trip for Lowery, who was also behind the...
The streaming service released the first trailer and images for the upcoming series, highlighting every part of Parsons’ legendary past. “Free Fire” and “Sing Street” star Jack Reynor leads the way as Parsons, tracking from his La beginnings through his twin fascinations. From creator Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s 2005 book, “Strange Angel” also stars Bella Heathcote and Rupert Friend.
It’s not the first TV trip for Lowery, who was also behind the...
- 5/1/2018
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
CBS All Access is giving us the first look at Strange Angel, its drama series from Mark Heyman that stars Jack Reynor as an early rocket scientist who gets tangled up with Aleister Crowley. Check out the first-look trailer above and poster below.
The series is based on the true story of Jack Parsons (Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious janitor at a chemical factory in 1930s Los Angeles who dreams of building rockets that will take a human being to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into Crowley’s new occult religion that includes performing sex magick rituals to bend the world to his will and make his fantastical dreams a reality.
Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen also star.
Strange Angel is produced by...
The series is based on the true story of Jack Parsons (Reynor), a brilliant and ambitious janitor at a chemical factory in 1930s Los Angeles who dreams of building rockets that will take a human being to the moon. As he helps pioneer the unknown discipline of rocket science by day, by night, Parsons is pulled into Crowley’s new occult religion that includes performing sex magick rituals to bend the world to his will and make his fantastical dreams a reality.
Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, Peter Mark Kendall, Michael Gaston, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, Zack Pearlman and Keye Chen also star.
Strange Angel is produced by...
- 5/1/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
A trio of familiar faces are returning for Descendants 3.
Sarah Jeffery will reprise her role as Princess Aurora’s daughter Audrey in the Disney Channel movie sequel, the network announced on Friday. Additionally, Thomas Doherty and Dylan Playfair will be back as Uma’s pirate crew members Harry and Gil, respectively.
The third installment of the franchise begins production next month for a 2019 premiere.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* ABC’s revival of The Gong Show will return for Season 2 on Thursday, June 21 at 8/7c.
* Brockmire‘s Season 2 opener is now available to watch commercial-free on IFC’s VOD,...
Sarah Jeffery will reprise her role as Princess Aurora’s daughter Audrey in the Disney Channel movie sequel, the network announced on Friday. Additionally, Thomas Doherty and Dylan Playfair will be back as Uma’s pirate crew members Harry and Gil, respectively.
The third installment of the franchise begins production next month for a 2019 premiere.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* ABC’s revival of The Gong Show will return for Season 2 on Thursday, June 21 at 8/7c.
* Brockmire‘s Season 2 opener is now available to watch commercial-free on IFC’s VOD,...
- 4/20/2018
- TVLine.com
In today’s roundup, Freeform and ABC News’ “Nightline” team up on their first co-production to air documentary special “Parkland: For Our Lives,” while Sundance Now has acquired BBC series “Motherland”
Dates
CBS All Access has announced the premiere date for its newest original drama series, “Strange Angel,” which will launch on Thursday, June 14 exclusively for subscribers. The series is based on the real life story of Jack Parsons, who will be played by Jack Reynor (“Sing Street”), and catalogues the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Bella Heathcote and Rupert Friend also star, while Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer.
First Looks
Fox has released a first look clip of Alfre Woodard in “Empire” as Cookie’s mother, Renee. Watch the behind the scenes clip below.
Acquisitions
The estate of comedy legend Rose Marie has found a home for her archives spanning over 90 years of...
Dates
CBS All Access has announced the premiere date for its newest original drama series, “Strange Angel,” which will launch on Thursday, June 14 exclusively for subscribers. The series is based on the real life story of Jack Parsons, who will be played by Jack Reynor (“Sing Street”), and catalogues the intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Bella Heathcote and Rupert Friend also star, while Ridley Scott serves as an executive producer.
First Looks
Fox has released a first look clip of Alfre Woodard in “Empire” as Cookie’s mother, Renee. Watch the behind the scenes clip below.
Acquisitions
The estate of comedy legend Rose Marie has found a home for her archives spanning over 90 years of...
- 4/19/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
CBS All Access announced today that their forthcoming original drama series Strange Angel will launch on Thursday, June 14. The first season will include 10 episodes and will be available on demand weekly on subsequent Thursdays.
Strange Angel is created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name. The drama series is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.
Jack Reynor will play Jack Parsons, the brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker, who started as a janitor at a chemical factory but had fantastical dreams that eventually led to the birth of American rocketry. Along the way, he fell into a mysterious world that included sex magick rituals at night, ultimately becoming a disciple of occultist Aleister Crowley. Parsons used Crowley’s teachings of self-actualization to support his endeavor to the stars.
Reynor is joined by Bella Heathcote,...
Strange Angel is created by Mark Heyman and based on George Pendle’s book of the same name. The drama series is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.
Jack Reynor will play Jack Parsons, the brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker, who started as a janitor at a chemical factory but had fantastical dreams that eventually led to the birth of American rocketry. Along the way, he fell into a mysterious world that included sex magick rituals at night, ultimately becoming a disciple of occultist Aleister Crowley. Parsons used Crowley’s teachings of self-actualization to support his endeavor to the stars.
Reynor is joined by Bella Heathcote,...
- 4/19/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Ray (Curb Your Enthusiasm) is set for a recurring role on Season 2 of Netflix’s true-crime satire American Vandal, from Funny or Die, 3 Arts Entertainment and CBS TV Studios. Co-created by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the documentary-style investigation centers on recent events in a high school. Ray will play Officer Crowder, a resident police officer who has been at the school for over 15 years. He’s very good at his job and takes pride in the fact that the school is one of the safest in the Pacific Northwest. Ray’s recent television credits include HBO’s Ballers and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Netflix’s Arrested Development. On the film side, Ray will be seen in the upcoming Jennifer Lopez feature Second Act and Netflix’s Game Over Man and Handsome. Ray is repped by Apa and Avalon Management.
Karl Makinen (The Walking Dead) has booked a recurring role opposite Rupert Friend,...
Karl Makinen (The Walking Dead) has booked a recurring role opposite Rupert Friend,...
- 4/4/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Revenge alum Elena Satine is set for a key recurring role opposite Rupert Friend, Jack Reynor and Bella Heathcote in Strange Angel, CBS All Access’ upcoming original drama series from Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions and CBS TV Studios.
Created by Mark Heyman based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, 1930s-set Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons (Reynor) and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.
Satine will play Maggie, Ernest’s (Friend’s) wife. Beautiful and fashion-forward, she is an ex-Vaudeville song and dance girl who now makes her living designing costumes for Rko Pictures in the late 1930s. She gives off the appearance of being warm and carefree, though some of her husband’s activities cause her more grief than she’d like to admit.
Satine played Louise Ellis on the fourth season of ABC’s Revenge.
Created by Mark Heyman based on George Pendle’s book of the same name, 1930s-set Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons (Reynor) and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction.
Satine will play Maggie, Ernest’s (Friend’s) wife. Beautiful and fashion-forward, she is an ex-Vaudeville song and dance girl who now makes her living designing costumes for Rko Pictures in the late 1930s. She gives off the appearance of being warm and carefree, though some of her husband’s activities cause her more grief than she’d like to admit.
Satine played Louise Ellis on the fourth season of ABC’s Revenge.
- 3/28/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Who's joining CBS All Access' newest series? Recently, the streaming service announced Zack Pearlman (pictured, left), Michael Gaston (pictured, right), Peter Mark Kendall, Greg Wise, Rade Šerbedžija, and Keye Chen have joined Strange Angel.The drama “explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, and is inspired by the real life story of Jack Parsons.” The cast also includes Rupert Friend, Bella Heathcote, and Jack Reynor.Read More…...
- 2/20/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rupert Friend is heading to CBS. Recently, CBS All Access announced the Homeland star has joined their upcoming TV show Strange Angel.The drama "explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction, and is inspired by the real life story of Jack Parsons." The cast also includes Jack Reynor.Read More…...
- 1/19/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There is good news afoot for the fanatical fans of Rupert Friend.
He's coming back to the small screen in what sounds like an incredibly interesting role.
CBS All Access announced today that the Emmy Award nominee Friend has joined the cast of its upcoming original drama series, Strange Angel.
Friend will play Ernest Donovan, the enigmatic neighbor of Jack Parsons (portrayed by Jack Reynor) who becomes the young scientist’s tour guide into the illicit underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles.
A lost soul and drifter, Donovan pulls Parsons out of his humdrum existence and into a strange new religion that encourages its followers to pursue their deepest and darkest desires as a means of bending the world to their will.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Jack Reynor will star in the series as Jack Parsons, a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of 1930s Los Angeles who started...
He's coming back to the small screen in what sounds like an incredibly interesting role.
CBS All Access announced today that the Emmy Award nominee Friend has joined the cast of its upcoming original drama series, Strange Angel.
Friend will play Ernest Donovan, the enigmatic neighbor of Jack Parsons (portrayed by Jack Reynor) who becomes the young scientist’s tour guide into the illicit underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles.
A lost soul and drifter, Donovan pulls Parsons out of his humdrum existence and into a strange new religion that encourages its followers to pursue their deepest and darkest desires as a means of bending the world to their will.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Jack Reynor will star in the series as Jack Parsons, a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of 1930s Los Angeles who started...
- 1/17/2018
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Homeland alum Rupert Friend has been cast opposite Jack Reynor in CBS All Access' drama series Strange Angel from Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. Created by Mark Heyman (Black Swan, The Skeleton Twins) and based on George Pendle's book, Strange Angel is inspired by the real-life story of Jack Parsons and explores the dramatic intersection between genius and madness, science and science fiction. Friend will play Ernest Donovan, the enigmatic neighbor of Parsons…...
- 1/17/2018
- Deadline TV
Ok, now we know for sure that Quinn is dead. Ill-fated Homeland hitman Rupert Friend has landed a starring role in CBS All Access’ forthcoming drama series Strange Angel, TVLine has learned.
Based on British author George Pendle’s 2005 book of the same name, the series follows Jack Parsons (Electric Dreams‘ Jack Reynor), a “mysterious and brilliant” man living in 1930s Los Angeles, “who by day helps birth the entirely unknown discipline of American rocketry, and by night is a performer of sex magic rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.”
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Based on British author George Pendle’s 2005 book of the same name, the series follows Jack Parsons (Electric Dreams‘ Jack Reynor), a “mysterious and brilliant” man living in 1930s Los Angeles, “who by day helps birth the entirely unknown discipline of American rocketry, and by night is a performer of sex magic rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.”
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- 1/17/2018
- TVLine.com
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