No Escape (TV series)

*No Escape*
No Escape
Based on	No Escape; by Lucy Clarke
Screenplay by	Kris Mrska
Directed by	Hans Herbots
Starring	Abigail Lawrie; Rhianne Barreto;
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Kris Mrska; Elaine Pyke; Willow Grylls;
Producer	Lee Thomas
Cinematography	Helen Chapman; Malcolm Crowe;
Editor	Danny Elesen
Production companies	New Pictures; Viacom International Studios;
Release
Original network	Paramount+

No Escape is an upcoming television series adapted by Kris Mrska from the Lucy Clarke novel of the same name. Developed by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios, the series will star Abigail Lawrie and Rhianne Barreto and be directed by Hans Herbots. The series is premiered on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada on 18 May 2023.

Synopsis

Two best friends Lana (Lawrie) and Kitty (Barreto) are escaping their lives in the UK, and hitch a trip on a yacht called ‘The Blue’ in south east Asia.[1][2]

Cast

Abigail Lawrie as Lana
Rhianne Barreto as Kitty
Jay Ryan as Aaron
Sean Keenan as Denny
Colette Dalal Tchantcho as Shell
Elmo Anton Stratz as Heinrich
Narayan David Hecter as Joseph
Susie Porter as Chief Inspector Sarah Craven
Josh McConville as DS Paul Christie
Jake Macapagal as Colonel Justin Reyes
Gary Sweet as Peter Winbourne
Anne Looby as Rachel Winbourne

Production

The series is adapted by Kris Mrksa, with Hans Herbots on board as lead director. Initially called ‘The Blue’, the series is produced by New Pictures and Viacom International Studios.[3] Executive producers include Kris Mrksa, Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls.[4]

Filming

Filming took place on location during 2022 in Thailand.[5]

Broadcast

The show was broadcast on Paramount+ in the UK, Ireland and Canada from May 18, 2023.[6]

Reception

Saskia Kemsley in the Evening Standard gave the series four stars praising the lead performances, and the pacing of the script as well as the “idyllic locations”.[7]

References

"NO ESCAPE: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR DRAMA SERIES AT PARAMOUNT+ RELEASED ONLINE". Irishcinephile. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
Knox, David (17 April 2023). "No Escape:Trailer". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
Goldbart, Max (7 March 2022). "Paramount+ Greenlights Fourth UK Original 'The Blue'; Filming To Commence In Thailand Later This Year". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
"Paramount+ Reveals Official First Trailer For Original Series No Escape". Paramountanz.com. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
Dray, Kayleigh. "No Escape: your exclusive first look at the major new TV thriller". Stylist. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
Warner, Sam (13 April 2023). "Tin Star and Honour stars in first-look trailer of new thriller No Escape". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
Kemsley, Saskia (19 May 2023). "No Escape on Paramount+ review: this nautical drama is a white-knuckle ride". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

External links

No Escape at IMDb

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[1] "NO ESCAPE: FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR DRAMA SERIES AT PARAMOUNT+ RELEASED ONLINE". Irishcinephile. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[2] Knox, David (17 April 2023). "No Escape:Trailer". TV Tonight. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[3] Goldbart, Max (7 March 2022). "Paramount+ Greenlights Fourth UK Original 'The Blue'; Filming To Commence In Thailand Later This Year". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[4] "Paramount+ Reveals Official First Trailer For Original Series No Escape". Paramountanz.com. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[5] Dray, Kayleigh. "No Escape: your exclusive first look at the major new TV thriller". Stylist. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[6] Warner, Sam (13 April 2023). "Tin Star and Honour stars in first-look trailer of new thriller No Escape". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[7] Kemsley, Saskia (19 May 2023). "No Escape on Paramount+ review: this nautical drama is a white-knuckle ride". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 May 2023.