The Boroughs
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Created by | Jeffrey Addiss Will Matthews |
| Directed by | Ben Taylor |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Netflix |
The Boroughs is an upcoming American science fiction television series created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and produced by The Duffer Brothers. It is slated to premiere on Netflix in 2026.[1]
Premise
In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time.[2]
Cast
Main
- Bill Pullman as Jack
- Geena Davis as Renee
- Clarke Peters as Art
- Alfred Molina as Sam
- Alfre Woodard as Judy
- Denis O'Hare as Wally
- Jena Malone as Claire
- Carlos Miranda as Paz
- Seth Numrich as Blaine
- Alice Kremelberg as Anneliese
Recurring
- Rafael Casal as Neil
- Ed Begley Jr. as Edward
- Jane Kaczmarek as Lilly
- Eric Edelstein as Hank
- Dee Wallace as Grace
- Mousa Hussein Kraish as Dr. McGinnis
Production
Development
The eight-part series received a series order from Netflix in April 2023.[3] Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews created the show and are the showrunners. Ben Taylor is directing multiple episodes and is an executive producer, alongside The Duffer Brothers, Addiss & Matthews and Hilary Leavitt on behalf of Upside Down Pictures under the company’s overall deal with Netflix.[4]
Casting
Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, and Alfre Woodard were cast in September 2024.[5] Later that month, Jena Malone, Carlos Miranda, Seth Numrich and Alice Kremelberg joined the cast.[6] In November 2024, Rafael Casal, Ed Begley Jr., Jane Kaczmarek, Eric Edelstein, Dee Wallace and Mousa Hussein Kraish joined the cast in recurring roles.[7][4]
Filming
Filming began in September 2024.[8] Filming locations include Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 31, 2025). "The Duffer Brothers Admit That 'The Boroughs' Shares DNA With 'Stranger Things' As They Preview 2 New Series For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (November 21, 2024). "Duffer Brothers Series 'The Boroughs' Adds Six to Cast, Including Ed Begley Jr., Jane Kaczmarek, Rafael Casal". Variety. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 20, 2023). "Netflix Orders Supernatural Drama From 'Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' Creators, Duffer Brothers to Produce". Variety. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (November 21, 2024). "'The Boroughs': Rafael Casal, Ed Begley Jr. & Jane Kaczmarek Among 6 Joining Duffer Brothers Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy; Grobar, Matt (September 4, 2024). "Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard & Bill Pullman Among 6 Cast In Duffer Brothers' 'The Boroughs'". Desdline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 19, 2024). "Jena Malone, Carlos Miranda, Seth Numrich & Alice Kremelberg Cast In Duffer Brothers' Series 'The Boroughs'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Rowan, Iona (November 24, 2024). "Stranger Things bosses' new Netflix show reveals new cast additions". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Gomez, Dessi (September 23, 2024). "Everything We Know About 'The Boroughs' So Far". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "The Boroughs". nmfilm.com. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Clayton, Rodd (March 27, 2024). "'The Boroughs' to begin shooting in Albuquerque". Citydesk.org. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Netflix's 'The Boroughs' set to film in Albuquerque". krqe. October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
External links
- The Boroughs at IMDb