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How many dedicated newsgroups can there be for Babylon 5? Not enough, say some. Too many,
say others. Looks like J. Michael Straczynski (Creator & Executive Producer of Babylon 5)
may have an automatic viewership for his new creation. Showtime Networks has greenlit its
latest series from MGM, a new Sci-Fi series, JEREMIAH, starring Luke Perry (Beverly Hills,
90210) and Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Malcolm & Eddie), announced Hank Cohen, President of MGM
Television Entertainment.
JEREMIAH is based on Platinum Studios’ award-winning graphic novel series by Belgian
author Hermann Huppen. In his long anticipated return to series television, Perry will
play the lead role of Jeremiah. Warner, formerly of the critically acclaimed "Cosby Show"
also makes his return to series television.
Stated Cohen, "We’re thrilled to bring together such a powerful talent roster that expands
our strength as a leading provider of quality Sci-Fi programming."
JEREMIAH is set in a future post-apocalyptic world where, almost a decade before, a deadly
virus wiped out the world’s adult population sparing only those who haven’t reached
puberty. Now in their 20s, the oldest survivors of the pandemic include Jeremiah and the
colorful but cynical Kurdy. Jeremiah is on a personal quest to relocate a mysterious
place called Valhalla, which his father claimed might hold some hope for the survivors.
As Jeremiah falls into a reluctant partnership with Kurdy, both explore new areas and
encounter other groups of young adults who are divided into rival social groups. In the
course of the season opener, Jeremiah’s smaller personal quest is redirected when he
discovers a group of highly organized survivors who want to enlist him to orchestrate
peace among the warring factions and to try and prevent the killer virus from returning.
Based on a European comic book, whose characters have achieved cult status in the U.S and
Europe, the 20-episode series is slated to debut in early 2002. JEREMIAH is being
produced by Jeremiah Productions Inc. in association with Lion’s Gate Television and
Platinum Studios and will be distributed by MGM Worldwide Television Distribution. This
new series marks a continuing partnership between MGM and SHOWTIME on such highly
successful sci-fi series as "Stargate SG-1" and "The Outer Limits," as well as the new
series "Leap Years" which debuted on July 29th on SHOWTIME.
Luke Perry fans are also anticipating the new series. If you read newsgroups such as
alt.tv.bh90210, alt.tv.90210 and the Yahoo groups, you’ll notice threads dedicated just to
the Perry-meister himself. Kimberly Switzer is a diehard Luke fan and can’t wait for
Jeremiah to spring to life. From Kimberly: “I recently had the amazing opportunity to see
Luke Perry play ‘Brad Majors’ in Rocky Horror Show live on Broadway in NYC. I absolutely
loved him."
Don’t feel left out! Other Luke fans have chimed in as well! If Blinking Star were to
have a guest shot on Jeremiah, she “would like to play a character that would be on his
team. Not someone
who he would be up against but someone who would work with him to make something happen.
I think that would be a lot of fun. I would just love to work with Luke anyway :) ."
Straczynski will serve as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Sam Egan who has
produced and written for The Outer Limits and Northern Exposure. Russell Mulcahy
(SHOWTIME’s Queer As Folk) will direct the two-hour premiere. The executive producers
also include, Luke Perry, Joe Dante (Small Soldiers, Innerspace, The Howling, The
Burbs, Twilight Zone: The Movie), Michael Finnell (Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Small Soldiers, Twilight
Zone: The Movie, The Howling), Scott Mitchell Rosenberg who developed the hit film Men In
Black, Ervin Rustemagic and Gregory Noveck , who are both co-producing several upcoming
live-action features for Platinum Studios with Rosenberg.
Appears to be a great crew working on Jeremiah. Only time will tell!
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