Calls (TV series)
Calls is an upcoming American-French drama streaming television series based on the French series of the same name created by Timothée Hochet. The series was created by Hochet and is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+.
Calls | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by | Timothée Hochet |
Based on | Calls by Timothée Hochet |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Distributor | Apple Inc. |
Release | |
Original network | Canal+ (FR) Apple TV+ (US) |
Premise
Calls will allow "audiences to experience short stories through real-life audio sources and minimal visuals."[1]
Production
On June 21, 2018, it was reported that Apple had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series, an English-language adaptation of original French series Calls, was created by original series creator Timothée Hochet. The show is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+. Alongside Apple's series order announcement, it was confirmed that Apple had acquired the rights to the existing season of the original French series.[1][2][3]
References
- Petski, Nellie Andreeva,Denise (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders Short-Form Series 'Calls' From Canal+ As First Int'l Co-Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- Sandberg, Bryn Elise (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders International Series 'Calls' Based on French Format". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- Holloway, Daniel (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders 'Calls' English-Language Series Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2018.