Hysteria! is an upcoming American thriller drama television series created by Matthew Scott Kane.
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| Created by | Matthew Scott Kane |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Peacock |
All eight episodes of the first season are scheduled to premiere on October 18, 2024[1]
Premise
editSet during the Satanic panic of the 1980s, a beloved varsity quarterback's disappearance causes whispers of occult and Satanic influence throughout the town. Dylan Campbell, Jordy, and Spud, a trio of outcasts in a struggling heavy metal band, Dethkrunch, decide to capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by rebranding themselves as a Satanic metal band, which leads to them becoming the targets of the town's witch hunt.
Cast and characters
edit- Julie Bowen as Linda Campbell
- Emjay Anthony as Dylan Campbell
- Chiara Aurelia as Jordy
- Kezii Curtis as Spud
- Nikki Hahn as Faith
- Anna Camp as Tracy Whitehead
- Bruce Campbell as Chief Dandridge
- Nolan North as Gene
- Garret Dillahunt as The Reverend
- Elijah Richardson as Cliff
- Milly Shapiro as Ingrid
- Allison Scagliotti as Officer Olsen
- Jessica Treska as Judith
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by [2] | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "The Satanic Panic" | Jordan Vogt-Roberts[3] | Matthew Scott Kane | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 2 | "Die Young" | Wendey Stanzler[4] | Jamie Flanagan | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | TBA | Alonso Alvarez[5] | Maisie Culver | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | TBA | Shana Stein[6] | Hakim Hill | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Dani Parker | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Pamela Garcia Rooney | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 7 | TBA | Wendey Stanzler[7] | David A. Goodman | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
| 8 | TBA | Jordan Vogt-Roberts[3] | Matthew Scott Kane | October 18, 2024 | TBA | TBD |
Production
editDevelopment
editIn August 2022, it was announced Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to Hysteria!, a dramatic thriller set during the Satanic panic of the 1980s from writer Matthew Scott Kane.[8] Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley will direct and executive produce the series.[8] Jordan Vogt-Roberts is set to direct the premiere episode while David A. Goodman will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer.[9]
Casting
editIn April 2023, it was announced Julie Bowen had been cast as the lead, Linda Campbell, the mother of a teenage outcast.[9] Later that month, Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis, Nikki Hahn and Anna Camp had been added to the cast.[10][11] In that same month, it was also reported that Bruce Campbell had joined the cast as Chief Dandridge.[12] In February 2024, it was reported that Nolan North, Garret Dillahunt, Elijah Richardson, Milly Shapiro, Allison Scagliotti, and Jessica Treska had joined the cast as Gene, The Reverend, Richardson is Cliff, Ingrid, Officer Olsen, and Judith, respectively.[13]
Release
editThe first season consisting of eight episodes is scheduled to premiere on October 18, 2024 on Peacock,[1] as well as airing weekly on USA Network. [14]
References
edit- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (August 12, 2024). "Peacock's 'Hysteria!' Drops Premiere Date & Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hysteria!". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hysteria!". Peacock. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ "Hysteria! – Season 1, Episode 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Hysteria! – Season 1, Episode 3". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Hysteria! – Season 1, Episode 4". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Hysteria! – Season 1, Episode 7". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 5, 2022). "Satanic Panic Thriller From Good Fear & 'Dungeons & Dragons' Duo Gets Straight-To-Series Order At Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (April 11, 2023). "Julie Bowen To Lead Peacock's Satanic Panic Thriller Series 'Hysteria!'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 18, 2023). "Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia, Kezii Curtis & Nikki Hahn To Star In Peacock's 'Hysteria!'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (April 18, 2023). "Anna Camp Boards Peacock's Coming-Of-Age Thriller 'Hysteria!' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (April 21, 2023). "Bruce Campbell Joins Satanic Panic Drama 'Hysteria!' at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 28, 2024). "Garret Dillahunt, Nolan North, Elijah Richardson Among 6 Cast In Peacock's Satanic Panic Thriller Series 'Hysteria!'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ https://www.usanetwork.com/usa-insider/hysteria-bruce-campbell-teases-peacock-satanic-panic-series-hysteria