The First Trailer Has Been Released for the TBS Series Adaptation of SNOWPIERCER
TBS has released the first trailer for their upcoming series adaptation of the 1982 French graphic novel Le Transperceneige. In 2014 director Bong Joon-ho adapted the graphic novel into a movie called Snowpiercer, and now we have our first look at the series at it looks like it could be solid.
The project has gone through some hiccups over the years. The series was first being developed by Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles creator Josh Friedman, but after a falling out with TNT (the network that was deceloping the project at the time), he left and was replaced by Orphan Black‘s Graeme Mason. Doctor Strange helmer Scott Derrickson was also originally on board to direct the pilot episode, but he ended up dropping out of the project after Friedman exited. The pilot ended up being directed by Doctor Who director James Hawes.
Regardless of the issues, the series has a great cast that includes Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, Susan Park, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Lena Hall, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, Roberto Urbina, Sheila Vand, Jaylin Fletcher, and Rowan Blanchard.
With a cast like this, I hope the series ends up being great! Here’s the synopsis:
Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation.
Brett Weitz, the general manager for TBS and TNT, was so confident in the series that he’s already ordered a second season. He previously said:
“Snowpiercer is the perfect show to kick-off TBS’ entry into dramas with intricate storytelling, stunning visuals and first-class acting. We believe in the longevity of this series and that audiences will be amazed by the fantastical world that brings to life such relevant social, political and environmental issues.”
Snowpiercer is set to premiere on TBS in spring 2020. Watch the trailer and let us know if you’ll be watching the series!