Bad Sisters
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| Based on | Clan by Malin-Sarah Gozin |
| Developed by | Sharon Horgan and Dave Finkel & Brett Baer |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | August 19, 2022 – present |
Bad Sisters (originally titled Emerald) is an Irish dark comedy thriller television series created by Sharon Horgan as part of her deal with Apple TV+.[1] Set between London and Dublin, it is based on the Flemish series Clan, which was created by Malin-Sarah Gozin. The first two episodes premiered on 19 August 2022.
Cast
- Sharon Horgan as Eva
- Anne-Marie Duff as Grace
- Eva Birthistle as Ursula
- Sarah Greene as Bibi
- Eve Hewson as Becka
- Claes Bang as JP Williams
- Brian Gleeson as Thomas Claffin
- Daryl McCormack as Matt
- Assaad Bouab
- Saise Quinn
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Teleplay by | Original release date [2] |
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| 1 | "The Prick" | Dearbhla Walsh | Sharon Horgan and Dave Finkel & Brett Baer | August 19, 2022 |
| 2 | "Explode A Man" | Dearbhla Walsh | Dave Finkel & Brett Baer | August 19, 2022 |
| 3 | "Chopped Liver" | Unknown | Unknown | August 26, 2022 |
Production
Development
In September 2021, it was officially announced Sharon Horgan would co-write, executive produce, and star in what was then titled Emerald for Apple TV+ as developed by her production company Merman. Malin-Sarah Gozin, the creator of the series' inspiration Clan, boarded the project as an executive producer alongside Bert Hamelinck and Michael Sagol for the Belgian Caviar Films. Also attached to executive produce were Faye Dorn and Clelia Mountford for Merman as well as Brett Baer and Dave Finkel.[3]
Casting
The cast was initially believed to include Assaad Bouab, Eve Hewson, and Brendan Gleeson in early reports.[4] The cast was later confirmed in March 2022, with Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, and Sarah Greene, and Hewson set to star alongside Horgan. Claes Bang, Brian Gleeson, Daryl McCormack, Bouab, and Saise Quinn complete the ensemble.[5]
Filming
Principal photography took place in 2021. Cast and crew were reported filming in and around Dublin at locations such as Sandycove, the Forty Foot, Howth, and Malahide in August.[6] They would also film in Belfast.[7]
References
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (19 December 2019). "'Catastrophe' Creator Sharon Horgan Cuts Exclusive First-Look Deal With Apple". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - bad sisters on apple tv plus". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (21 September 2021). "Sharon Horgan to Star in, Co-Write, and Produce Apple Dark Comedy Series". Variety. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Richardson, Jay (21 September 2021). "Sharon Horgan writes and stars in Apple TV+ series Emerald". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (24 March 2022). "Sharon Horgan's Dark Comedy Series For Apple TV+ Reveals Title, Cast & First-Look Image". Deadline. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Reeling in the years with Emerald Isle ProductionsTM". Independent.ie. 22 August 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ Falvey, Deirdre (11 August 2021). "Is that Sharon Horgan in the Forty Foot? 'Swim to her!'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
External links
- Bad Sisters at IMDb
- 2020s British black comedy television series
- 2022 British television series debuts
- Apple TV+ original programming
- British thriller comedy television series
- British television series based on non-British television series
- Television shows filmed in Northern Ireland
- Television shows filmed in the Republic of Ireland
- Television shows set in Dublin (city)
- Television shows set in London
- Television series by ABC Studios