Away (TV series)


Away is an upcoming American science fiction drama web television series, starring Hilary Swank and created by Andrew Hinderaker. It is set to premiere on Netflix on September 4, 2020.

Premise

Away follows "Emma Green, an American astronaut who must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind in order to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous, three year-long mission. It is a series about hope, humanity and how ultimately, we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things."

Cast and characters

The ten episodes of the series include:

Development

On June 10, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series was set to be written by Andrew Hinderaker, inspired by an Esquire article of the same name by Chris Jones. Executive producers are expected to consist of Jason Katims, Matt Reeves, and Adam Kassan. Hinderaker was set to serve as a co-executive producer and Rafi Crohn as a co-producer. Production companies involved with the series are to include True Jack Productions, 6th & Idaho, and Universal Television. Michelle Lee, former head of development at True Jack Productions, who was very involved with the project's development and sale to Netflix, was expected be credited as an executive producer on the first episode of the series. Lee left True Jack Productions in December 2017. Jeni Mulein, who joined the production company as the new head of development in April 2018, was set to be credited as co-executive producer on the second through tenth episodes. On October 19, 2018, it was reported that Ed Zwick had joined the production as an executive producer and that he would direct the first episode of the series. On July 7, 2020, it was reported that the series is set to be released on September 4, 2020.

Casting

On May 8, 2019, Hilary Swank was cast in a lead role. On July 17, 2019, Josh Charles joined the cast in a starring role. On August 8, 2019, it was announced Talitha Bateman, Ato Essandoh, Mark Ivanir, Ray Panthaki and Vivian Wu will play lead roles in the series.

Filming

for the first season began on August 26, 2019, and concluded on February 5, 2020, in North Vancouver, Canada.

Release

On July 7, 2020, Netflix released the first teaser trailer for the series.