Generation Z (TV series)
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| Written by | Ben Wheatley |
| Directed by | Ben Wheatley |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Alex Kazamia |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
Generation Z is an upcoming British comedy horror television series, made for Channel 4 by Ben Wheatley, and featuring an ensemble cast.
Synopsis
An army convoy overturns outside a care home in the fictional town of Bambury. The subsequent chemical leak seems to turn the OAP residents into zombies, attacking younger people from the town.[1]
Cast
- Sue Johnston as Cecily
- Robert Lindsay as Morgan
- Lewis Gribben as Steff
- Paul Benthall as Frank
- Anita Dobson as Janine
- Jay Lycurgo as Charlie
- Buket Komur as Kelly
- Viola Prettejohn as Finn
- Ava Hinds Jones as Billy
- Johnny Vegas
- Rebecca Humphries
- Robert James-Collier
- Suzanne Ahmet
- T’Nia Miller
- Sophie Leigh Stone
- Chris Reilly
- Bekir Hunter as Private Mike
- D’Angelou Osei Kissiedu
- Ellie-Mae Siame
- Robin Hill
- Gareth Tunley
- Francesca McBride as Nicki Bromley
- John Hollingworth
- Maanuv Thiara
- Ellora Torchia
- Andrew Kazamia
- Garrick Hagon
- Mark Monero
- Joss Carter as Ciaran
Production
Development
Channel 4 commissioned a six-part zombie series set in a care home from Ben Wheatley in August 2019.[2] With Wheatley writing and directing, George Faber was set as producer, with a concept of a diverse group of younger faces, with a marauding group of zombie pensioners, as a way to satirise post-Brexit Britain.[3]
The series is being produced in 2023 by The Forge in association with ZDF and All3Media International. It is produced by Alex Kazamia. The executive producers are Wheatley, Mark Pybus, George Faber and Beth Willis.[4]
Casting
In October 2023 the lead cast included Sue Johnston, Robert Lindsay, Lewis Gribben, Paul Benthall, Jay Lycurgo, Buket Komur, Viola Prettejohn and Ava Hinds Jones, alongside a wider ensemble cast featuring Johnny Vegas, Anita Dobson and Rebecca Humphries.[5]
Filming
Filming took place in Wales in the autumn 2023 with filming locations including around Torfaen, such as Fairwater, Coed Eva, Llanyravon, Ponthir and Pontypool.[6]
References
- ^ Seddon, Dan (18 October 2023). "Ben Wheatley's teen zombie drama Generation Z gets first-look and new cast". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Arnell, Stephen (20 August 2019). "Generation Z: We've finally reached Peak Zombie". The Independent. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Bakare, Lanre (18 August 2019). "Ben Wheatley to direct zombie-pensioner TV satire on divided Britain". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (18 October 2023). "'Generation Z' First Look: Ben Wheatley's Zombie Series Unveils Cast Including Robert Lindsay". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (18 October 2023). "Sue Johnston, Robert Lindsay and more join Generation Z cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Cook, Sam (18 October 2023). "First look at Welsh-filmed Channel 4 zombie series Generation Z with Johnny Vegas and stars of Royle Family and EastEnders". Walesonline. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
External links
- Generation Z at IMDb
