Jordan Peele, fresh off his two blockbuster directorial efforts, “Get Out” and “Us,” is ready to fully take over your TV screen. Currently, his Monkeypaw Productions has two series on the air, the acclaimed remake of “The Twilight Zone” and the YouTube anthology series “Weird City.” But his real TV crown jewel, “Lovecraft Country,” is set to debut next year. And now, as production ramps up, we are learning who are in front of and behind the camera of the HBO thriller.
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According to Deadline, the major change to the cast comes with the addition of Abbey Lee in one of the main supporting roles, replacing the talented Elizabeth Debicki in the series. “Lovecraft Country” is being developed by Peele and Misha Green, based on the Matt Ruff-penned novel of the same name. The story follows the adventures of Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he embarks on a trip across the 1950s Jim Crow-era American South in search of his father. He’s joined by his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) and his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), as they deal with the racism of the era and literal monsters, similar to those found in an HP Lovecraft story.
Lee is probably best known for her role in “Mad Max: Fury Road.” However, she’s also had roles in “The Neon Demon,” “The Dark Tower,” and “Office Christmas Party.” In “Lovecraft Country,” the actress will portray the only daughter of the leader of a secret group called the “Sons of Adam.” Joining Lee in the cast are actors Jamie Chung and Jordan Patrick Smith.
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Also announced is Daniel Sackheim as a director on the series. Sackheim is a TV veteran, with an Emmy win for his direction on the classic police drama “NYPD Blue.” More recently, he’s helmed episodes of “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Ozark,” “Jack Ryan,” “True Detective,” and “Game of Thrones.” Needless to say, the man has tons of experience on some high-profile series. The pilot episode was directed by Yann Demange.
“Lovecraft Country” should be hitting HBO sometime in 2020.