Draft:Witch Mountain (TV series)

Witch Mountain
GenreScience fiction
Based onEscape to Witch Mountain
by Alexander Key
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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NetworkDisney+

Witch Mountain is an upcoming science fiction television series, based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key. It will also serve as a new instalment in the Witch Mountain franchise from The Walt Disney Company.

Premise

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Two teens living in a quiet suburb begin developing strange abilities.

Cast

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Production

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A remake of the 1975 film from Walt Disney Pictures was first mentioned as being in development for Disney+ in March 2021.[1] In September, Gary Marsh left his position as Chief Creative Officer for Disney Branded Television to launch his own production company, joining Witch Mountain as an executive producer.[2] In December 2022, Disney+ greenlit a pilot for the series, with Bryce Dallas Howard, Isabel Gravitt, Levi Miller, Bianca “b” Norwood and Jackson Kelly cast in the series. Augustine Frizzell will direct the pilot.[3]

Filming began by December 2022, with production occurring in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 24, 2021). "Sony Pictures Conjuring Up Bewitched Movie Based On Classic TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 21, 2021). "Gary Marsh Exiting As Head Of Disney Branded TV To Launch Disney-Backed Company With Peter Pan & Witch Mountain Offshoots, More Descendants". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (12 December 2022). "Witch Mountain Pilot Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Isabel Gravitt & Levi Miller Ordered By Disney+, 2 More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  4. ^ Evans, Chris (October 13, 2022). "Disney + TV series Witch Mountain to film in Toronto, Canada from next month". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  5. ^ Nolan, Daniel (December 2, 2022). "Delta high school's hallways are haven for remake of Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 12 December 2022.