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“Penny Dreadful” Creator Making His Directorial Debut With Blumhouse’s “Whistler Camp”

John Logan, a three-time Academy Award nominee, is set to make his directorial debut with Blumhouse’s upcoming horror film Whistler Camp, “a queer empowerment story set at a gay conversion camp.” Casting is currently underway, but no stars have been announced at this time. Logan has written a long list of amazing films such as Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, Alien: Covenant, Skyfall, The Last Samurai. He is also the creator of Showtime’s dark series “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” and wrote much of the script for the original “Penny Dreadful” series that ran from 2014 to 2016. The extremely talented screenwriter has won awards including Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Edgar awards, as well as a Tony for his play Red. Jason Blum and Michael Aguilar (Penny Dreadful) are producing with Ryan Turek overseeing for Blumhouse.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 11, 2021

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BTS “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels” Featurette Introduces Natalie Dormer’s Characters

Showtime’s new behind-the-scenes “Penny Dreadful” featurette introduces us to the characters Natalie Dormer will be playing in the first season of “City of Angels.” A battle has begun with humanity’s fate hanging in the balance. On one side of the battle is Natalie Dormer’s (Game of Thrones) Magda, a shape-shifting demon who believes that humanity will always succumb to temptation. Magda’s sister Santa Muerte (Lorenza Izzo) stands on the other side believing in people’s natural goodness. The question is, who will win? From the original series’ creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, “City of Angels” is set in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) finds himself entwined in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore to the dangerous espionage actions of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 18, 2020

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Humanity’s Fate Hangs In The Balance In The “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels” Trailer

A battle rages in the first trailer for “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” which reveals that a battle has begun with humanity’s fate hanging in the balance. On one side of the battle is Natalie Dormer’s (Game of Thrones) Magda, a shape-shifting demon who believes that humanity will always succumb to temptation. Magda’s sister Santa Muerte (Lorenza Izzo) stands on the other side believing in people’s natural goodness. The question is, who will win? From the original series’ creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, “City of Angels” is set in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) finds himself entwined in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2020

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Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels Rounds Out Cast

“Mad Men” actor Michael Gladis (pictured below) has joined the cast of Showtime’s upcoming “Penny Dreadful” spin-off “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” alongside Daniel Zovatto (Don’t Breathe) Lorenza Izzo ( The Green Inferno), and Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), Deadline reports. From the original series’ creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, the series is a “spiritual” descendent of the Victorian-era London series “Penny Dreadful“. The next chapter will employ a new vision, new characters, and storylines. “City of Angels” is set in 1938 Los Angeles; a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto) finds himself entwined in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism. Before long, Tiago and his family are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 26, 2019

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Natalie Dormer Boards “Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels”

“Game of Thrones” star Natalie Dormer is headed from Westeros to the Los Angeles. The actress has been cast as Magda, a lead role in Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful” spin-off “City of Angels.” Magda is a supernatural, shapeshifting demon who can take the appearance of anyone. According to the official description, she is described charismatic, clever, and a chameleon, who is a dangerous enemy or an invaluable ally. “City of Angels” will feature all-new characters and stories and is a “spiritual descendant” of “Penny Dreadful” which was an absolutely incredible series. “City of Angels” is set amid the social and political turmoil on Los Angels in 1938. Steeped in Mexican-American folklore, the series stars Daniel Zovatto as Detective Tiago Vega whose investigation of a murder sends him on an epic journey. Tiago and his family are caught in the middle of powerful forces that threaten to rip them apart. Dormer joins previously announced cast member Daniel Zovatto (It Follows). John Logan,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 23, 2019

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“Penny Dreadful” Spin-Off Is Heading To The “City Of Angels”

Back in 2016 were saddened when we learned that “Penny Dreadful” was canceled. Fans of the series will be thrilled to learn that Showtime has just ordered the spinoff, titled “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels“. The new series will longer be set in London, instead, it will be set in 1938 Los Angeles, “a time and place deeply infused with Mexican-American folklore and social tension,” Showtime has said. “City of Angels” will explore the reality of the Depression-era, the supernatural, the occult and true history, according to The Wrap. ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ will have a social consciousness and historical awareness that we chose not to explore in the ‘Penny Dreadful’ London storylines,” Logan said. “We will now be grappling with specific historical and real-world political, religious, social and racial issues. In 1938, Los Angeles was facing some hard questions about its future and its soul. Our characters must do the same. There are no easy answers. There are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 1, 2018

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Season 3 Of Penny Dreadful Was Its Last

WARNING SPOILERS! Sunday’s season 3 finale of Penny Dreadful broke fans hearts. We said good-bye to Vanessa Ives (Eva Green). As Vanessa lay dying, in order to save the world by sacrificing herself at the hands of Ethan (Josh Hartnett), the show died with her. We must now say farewell to an incredible show, it’s cast and it’s amazing characters. Showtime was not responsible for the end of the series. That choice was left to its creator John Logan. I realized that’s where the third season was going to head.” Logan told EW. “It was going to head to Vanessa sacrificing herself and reuniting with God.” Reeve Carney (Dorian Gray), Timothy Dalton (Sir Malcolm Murray), Rory Kinnear (The Creature), Billie Piper (Lily), Harry Treadaway (Dr. Frankenstein), Simon Russell Beale (Ferdinand), Patti LuPone (Dr. Seward), We Studi (Kaetenay), Shazad Latif (Dr. Jekyll), and many others co-star in this gothic tale of horror, classic monsters, honor, and love. I will admit, I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 20, 2016

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