Blue Ridge is an American action-crime television series, based on the film of the same name. The film Blue Ridge aired in 2020, with former green beret Justin Wise as the main character. The story continues in the series following Justin's new life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
| Blue Ridge | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Gary Wheeler |
| Written by | Gary Wheeler Chris Dowling |
| Starring | Johnathon Schaech Sarah Lancaster A Martinez |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Imagicomm Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Cowboy Way Channel |
| Release | 7 April – 12 May 2024 |
The first season of the show aired on Cowboy Way Channel in spring 2024. The series also started streaming on Amazon Freevee.
Series overview
editThe series is a direct follow-up to the 2020 film, also titled Blue Ridge. The original film follows Justin Wise, taking up the role of Sheriff in a small mountain town to be near his ex-wife and their young daughter.[1] The film shows the town isn't as quiet as he first thought, when a murder takes place.[2]
The series continues following Justin Wise's life as town Sheriff, with Johnathon Schaech returning to play the role of Wise.[3] Other returning roles include Sarah Lancaster as Ellie Wise.[4]
Cast
edit- Johnathon Schaech as Justin Wise
- Sarah Lancaster as Elli Wise
- Taegen Burns as Maddie Wise
- A Martinez as Connor McGrath
- Avianna Mynhier as Maxine 'Maxx' Covington
- Greg Perrow as Deputy RP
- Tom Proctor as Jeremiah Wade
- Lev Cameron as Blade Wade
Release & development
editThe first season of the series was greenlit by Imagicomm Entertainment in March 2023,[5] and was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina.[6] The official trailer for the series was released on YouTube in February 2024.[7] The first episode is set to air on April 7, 2024.[8]
References
edit- ^ Leydon, Joe. "Johnathon Schaech stars as the sheriff of a small mountain community torn apart by a murder". Cowboys & Indians.
- ^ "Review: Blue Ridge". Film Carnage. November 15, 2020.
- ^ "Schaech still doing that acting thing he does in new series "Blue Ridge" and waiting for Orioles and Ravens parades". WNST. February 3, 2024.
- ^ Major, Michael (January 30, 2024). "Johnathon Schaech Tapped As Lead In First Lead Role In Series". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ Stalcup, Jamie (March 10, 2023). "Imagicomm Greenlights Blue Ridge Series". World Screen.
- ^ Reynolds, Dolan (February 1, 2024). "That's a wrap! Here are all movies, shows in post-production in North Carolina". FOX News.
- ^ "Blue Ridge: The Series Official Trailer". YouTube.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 21, 2024). "2024 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming". Deadline Hollywood.