Disney+ released first look images and premiere dates for several Original titles coming to Disney+ in Canada, including the long-awaited “History of the World, Part II,” Onyx Collective’s “UnPrisoned,” musical romantic comedy “Up Here,” the adaptation of Cheryl Strayed “Tiny Beautiful Things,” and psychological thriller “Saint X.”
“History of the World, Part II” (premieres Monday, March 6, 2023)
The names you know. The history you don’t. History of the World Part II is coming soon to #DisneyPlus Canada. #HistoryOfTheWorldPart2 pic.twitter.com/zs4zoc2lse
— Disney+ Canada 🇨🇦 (@DisneyPlusCA) January 15, 2023
After over 40 years, the sequel to the seminal Mel Brooks’ film, “History of the World, Part I,” will include episodes featuring a variety of sketches that take us through different periods of human history.
The series boasts an all-star cast, including Pamela Adlon, Tim Baltz, Zazie Beetz, Jillian Bell, Quinta Brunson, Dove Cameron, D’Arcy Carden , Ronny Chieng, Rob Corddry, Danny DeVito, David Duchovny, Hannah Einbinder, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Kimiko Glenn, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Jake Johnson, Richard Kind, Johnny Knoxville, Lauren Lapkus, Jenifer Lewis, Poppy Liu, Joe Lo Truglio, Jason Mantzoukas, Ken Marino, Jack McBrayer, Zahn McClarnon, Charles Melton, Kumail Nanjiani, Brock O’Hurn, Andrew Rannells, Emily Ratajkowski, Sam Richardson, Nick Robinson, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman, Timothy Simons, J.B. Smoove, David Wain, Taika Waititi, Reggie Watts, and Tyler James Williams.
Mel Brooks is a writer and executive producer on the series along with Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, Kevin Salter, David Greenbaum and Christie Smith. “History of the World, Part II” is a production of Searchlight Television and 20th Television.
“UnPrisoned” (premieres Friday, March 10th)
Inspired by McMillan’s life, “UnPrisoned” is a half-hour comedy about a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.
The series stars Kerry Washington (Paige Alexander), Jordyn McIntosh (Little Paige), Delroy Lindo (Edwin Alexander), Marque Richardson (Mal Kennedy) and Faly Rakotohavana (Finn Alexander). From ABC Signature, “UnPrisoned” is executive produced by Tracy McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser, who also serves as showrunner, Kerry Washington alongside Pilar Savone through their Simpson Street production company, and Delroy Lindo. Joy Gorman Wettels and Jen Braeden also executive produce.
“Up Here” (premieres Friday, March 24, 2023)
A musical romantic comedy set in New York City in the waning days of 1999, follows the extraordinary story of one ordinary couple, as they fall in love – and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves – and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that lives inside their heads.
“Up Here” stars Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, Andréa Burns, John Hodgman, and Scott Porter. The series is written by Steven Levenson (“tick, tick…BOOM!”, “Dear Evan Hansen”) and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (“The Carmichael Show”) with songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen,” “WandaVision”) writing original songs. “Hamilton’s” Thomas Kail directs and executive produces the series alongside Levenson, Sanchez-Witzel, Anderson-Lopez, Lopez, and Jennifer Todd. 20th Television serves as the production company alongside Kail’s Old 320 Sycamore Productions.
“Tiny Beautiful Things” (premieres Friday, April 7, 2023)
Based on the best-selling collection by Cheryl Strayed, “Tiny Beautiful Things” follows Clare (Kathryn Hahn), a floundering writer who becomes a revered advice columnist while her own life is falling apart.
When we first meet Clare, her marriage to her husband Danny is barely limping along; her teenage daughter, Rae, is pushing her away; and her once-promising writing career is non-existent. So when an old writing pal asks her to take over as the advice columnist Dear Sugar, she thinks she has no business giving anyone advice. After reluctantly taking on the mantle of Sugar however, Clare’s life unfurls in a complex fabric of memory, exploring her most pivotal moments from childhood through present day, and excavating the beauty, struggle, and humour in her unhealed wounds. Through Sugar, Clare forms a salve for her readers – and for herself – to show us that we are not beyond rescue, that our stories can ultimately save us. And, perhaps, bring us back home.
“Saint X” (premieres Wednesday, April 26, 2023)
“Saint X” is a psychological drama, told via multiple timelines and perspectives, which explores and upends the girl-gone-missing genre. It’s a series about how a young woman’s mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.
Leila Gerstein (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) is a writer and executive producer alongside Dee Rees (“Mudbound”) who directs and executive produces the eight-episode series. Stephen Williams (“Watchmen”) will also serve as executive producer, with David Levine and Zack Hayden for Anonymous Content, Aubrey Graham aka Drake, Adel “Future” Nur, and Jason Shrier for DreamCrew Entertainment (“Euphoria”), in addition to Alexis Schaitkin, and Steve Pearlman (“Once Upon a Time”). “Saint X” is a production of ABC Signature.
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