Paradise City is an American musical drama television series created by Ash Avildsen for Amazon Prime Video.[1] It is a sequel to and continuation of American Satan (2017), and second installment in the franchise of the same name. The series premiered on March 25, 2021.[2]
| Paradise City | |
|---|---|
 Season 1 promotional art | |
| Genre | Musical drama |
| Created by | Ash Avildsen |
| Written by | Ash Avildsen |
| Directed by | Ash Avildsen |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Isabella Summers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ash Avildsen Lorenzo Antonucci Jeffrey Ronald Cohen |
| Producers | Glenn Garland Brad Lafave Bobbi Sue Luther |
| Cinematography | Michael Lloyd |
| Editors | Brandon Amelotte Andrew Brueck Joel Salazar |
| Running time | 33-40 minutes |
| Production company | Sumerian Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | March 25, 2021 |
Production
editBackground
editIn 2019, it was reported that a spin-off based on American Satan would be created, and that musicians Andy Biersack and Remington Leith would reprise their roles in the series.[3] It also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Hurst and Cameron Boyce in his final role.[4][5]
Development
editThe first teaser was released on May 1, 2020.[6] A trailer for the series was released in December 2020.[2]
In an interview with TheWrap, director Avildsen stated that he hoped to begin filming a second season before the end of 2021, but expressed concern over how to recast Boyce's role, who he felt was "the heartbeat for the audience."[7][8] As of 2024, no further updates have been announced regarding a second season or the future of the series. [citation needed]
Cast
edit- Andy Biersack as Johnny Faust, frontman of the Relentless
- Remington Leith as Johnny's singing voice
- Ben Bruce as Leo Donovan, a member of the Relentless
- James Cassells as Dylan James, drummer for the Relentless
- Booboo Stewart as Vic Lakota, guitarist in the Relentless
- Bella Thorne as Lily Mayflower, bassist in the Relentless
- Lzzy Hale as Lily’s singing voice
- Mark Boone Junior as Elias Collins, owner of Akkadian Records
- Drea de Matteo as Maya, booking agent
- Ryan Hurst as Oliver Ostergaard
- Fairuza Balk as Lizzie Thomas, Vivian's mother, and Faith's grandmother
- Perrey Reeves as Natalie, Simon's mother
- Brooke Lyons as Capricorn
- Rhys Coiro as Adam Stone, the Relentless's manager
- Amanda Steele as Vivian Thomas, Faith's mother
- Olivia Culpo as Gretchen, Johnny Faust's girlfriend
- Cameron Boyce as Simon, son of Oliver and Natalie
- Hopsin as Gabriel
- Natalie Eva Marie as Jade, Lily's girlfriend
- Ned Bellamy as Ross
- Randy Blythe as Dom, leader of a veteran band called Over It All
- Sid Wilson as Fritz, a rapper
- Brittany Furlan as Janis Stone, Adam Stone's wife
- Nita Strauss as Val Wolfe
- Ash Avildsen as Levi Svengali
- Juliet Simms as Sheva, singer of the Mavens
- Matt Pinfield as himself
- Jim Ross as Ned
- Porscha Coleman as Gloria
- Lenox Knight as Goth Vixen
- Kellin Quinn as Ralphie
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Don't Let the Name Fool You" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen | March 25, 2021 |
| 2 | "A Groupie in the Tabloids" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen, Lorenzo Antonucci | March 25, 2021 |
| 3 | "From a Friend to a Foe" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen | March 25, 2021 |
| 4 | "The Man of the Hour" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen | March 25, 2021 |
| 5 | "A Couple of Shirley Temples" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen, Lorenzo Antonucci | March 25, 2021 |
| 6 | "Sing it to her Face" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen, Tom Zutaut | March 25, 2021 |
| 7 | "The Best Thing He Ever Created" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen | March 25, 2021 |
| 8 | "What's Your Last Name" | Ash Avildsen | Ash Avildsen | March 25, 2021 |
Reception
editAlexa Sutherland of Hollywood Insider praised the series' casting and portrayal of the rock and roll Los Angeles lifestyle.[9]
References
edit- ^ Dowd, Rachael (May 4, 2020). "'Paradise City' was almost named after a different classic rock song". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ a b brownypaul (December 10, 2020). "Andy Black's American Satan/Paradise City Series is Coming to Amazon Prime in 2021". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "'American Satan' spin-off reveals relative release date". Alternative Press. April 2, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "3 Reasons to Watch New Amazon Series, Paradise City". Beyond The Stage Magazine. February 2, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (May 5, 2020). "Exclusive Photos: A First Look at the Cast of New Rock-Themed Show 'Paradise City'". Loudwire. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ Dowd, Rachael (November 5, 2020). "'Paradise City' teases its release date with this new look at a familiar face". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "'Paradise City' Creator on Recasting Cameron Boyce: 'His Character Really Is the Heartbeat'". TheWrap. April 1, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ Paradise City premiere + exclusive interview with Amanda Steele 25 March 2021. Vanity Teen.
- ^ "Amazon Prime's Latest Drama 'Paradise City' Pays Homage to the Crazy Rockstar Way of Life - Hollywood Insider". March 29, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2023.