Scalped is an American unaired television pilot episode developed by Doug Jung and Geoff Johns for WGN America.[2] It is an adaptation of the comic book series Scalped created by Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra, and published by DC Comics under their Vertigo imprint.
| Scalped | |
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| Developed by | Doug Jung |
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| Composer | Hannes De Maeyer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Original release | |
| Network | WGN America |
Premise
editScalped is a modern-day crime story set in the world of a Native American Indian reservation, and explores power, loyalty, and spirituality in a community led by the ambitious Chief Lincoln Red Crow, as he reckons with Dashiell Bad Horse who has returned home after years away from the reservation.[3]
Cast and characters
editThe pilot episode featured an all Native American cast:[3]
- Alex Meraz as Dashiell Bad Horse: His return sets him on a violent path of self-discovery about his place on the Rez and on a collision course with both his estranged mother and Red Crow.[4]
- Gil Birmingham as Chief Lincoln Red Crow: A Lakota elder involved in every aspect of life on the reservation.[1]
- Irene Bedard as Gina Bad Horse: A legendary activist and Dashiell's mother.[1]
- Chaske Spencer as Sheriff Falls Down[1]
- Forrest Goodluck as Dino Poor Bear
Lily Gladstone was cast as Carol Red Crow, intended as a recurring role.[5]
Production
editIn 2014 WGN America was developing a live action TV show Scalped, based on the Vertigo comic book series of the same name.[6] The pilot order was given in March 2016.[3] By February 2017, Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi were attached to direct a pilot.[7] The pilot was filmed in New Mexico in early April,[8] but in November, after WGN saw the pilot episode, they decided to pass on the series.[9]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi[7] | Doug Jung[3] | TBA | TBA | TBD |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Bojalad, Alec. "Scalped TV Series Adds to Cast, Gets a Producer". Den of Geek. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
- ^ "PILOT ORDERED FOR DC COMICS / VERTIGO ADAPTATION SCALPED". IGN. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "WGN America Gives Pilot Orders To 'Roadside Picnic' Strugatsky Bros. Drama, 'Scalped' DC Comics Adaptation". deadline.com/. March 7, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ^ Petski, Denise (17 February 2017). "'Scalped': Alex Meraz Cast As Lead In WGN America Drama Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (13 February 2017). "'Certain Women' Breakout Lily Gladstone to Star in WGN America's DC Comics Pilot 'Scalped' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ^ "DC's 'Scalped' Comic Book Series Headed to TV". Screenrant. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (10 February 2017). "'Scalped': Bilall Fallah & Adil El Arbi To Direct WGN America Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ^ Guglielmi, Luca (2017-03-22). "'Scalped' TV Pilot To Film In April". All The Stuff You Care About. Retrieved 2017-03-22.
- ^ Arrant, Chris (November 29, 2017). "WGN Passes On SCALPED Television Series". newsarama. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
