On Call is an upcoming American procedural drama television series created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf that is set to premiere on Prime Video. Originally set up at IMDb TV, eight episodes of the series were officially ordered in April 2023. It is the first series from Dick Wolf to be set in a half-hour format with the running time being 24 minutes.
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Prime Video |
Premise
editThe series follows Long Beach Police Department veteran training officer Traci Harmon and her rookie partner Alex Diaz as they respond to emergency calls on the streets of Long Beach, California while also navigating the fallout of the loss of a fellow officer.
Cast
edit- Troian Bellisario as Officer Traci Harmon
- Brandon Larracuente as Officer Alex Diaz
- Crispin Alapag as Spyder
Production
editThe series was announced by IMDB TV (now known as Amazon Freevee) in May 2021, with Dick Wolf said to be executive produce the series with digital company ATTN: produce the show. The production companies come on board are Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television.[1] This would mark Dick Wolf's first-ever streaming order. The following month, it was announced Ben Watkins would serve as showrunner and an executive producer on the series alongside Elliot Wolf.[2]
In April 2023, It was announced that Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente had been cast as the leads.[3]
Additionally, the series was announced to be moving from Amazon Freevee to Amazon Prime Video and given a season order of eight half-hour episodes.[3]
Production of the series was put on a hiatus in May 2023 due to picketing during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.[4]
Release
editThe series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on January 9, 2025.[5]
References
edit- ^ White, White (May 3, 2021). "Dick Wolf Half-Hour Drama 'On Call' Ordered At IMDb TV". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ White, White (June 29, 2021). "'On Call': Ben Watkins Set As Showrunner Of Dick Wolf IMDb TV Drama, Elliot Wolf Boards As EP". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (April 28, 2023). "'On Call' Moves To Prime Video; Troian Bellisario & Brandon Larracuente To Headline Drama Series From Wolf Entertainment & UTV". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (May 12, 2023). "Amazon's 'On Call', From Wolf Entertainment & Universal Television, Suspends Production After Picketing". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 30, 2024). "'On Call' Prime Video Drama Series Starring Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente Sets Premiere Date; Lori Loughlin, More Join Cast". Deadline. Retrieved October 30, 2024.