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Neil Gaiman To Guide Us Through The World Of American Gods In New Documentary

With the SXSW debut of the series American Gods only weeks away and the television premiere this April, Neil Gaiman has announced a documentary, titled American Gods: Origins, on his novel series that will take viewers to the place where it all began, Reykjavik, Iceland. Gaiman will reveal what inspired him to create American Gods. And how Norse mythology shaped the novels featuring a war between the old Gods and the new. The documentary will be released by Netflix but no release date has been announced at this point. The series centers on the battle brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods. The Old Gods are rooted in mythology and the religions of days gone by. The New Gods have found their footing thanks to people’s obsession with money, technology, celebrities, and drugs. The series will also deal with issues such as women’s rights, gun control, racial divides, incarceration and other aspects of today’s society. Executive producer and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 6, 2017

Streaming TV

A First Look At STARZ’s American Gods (Trailer)

The San Diego Comic Con is in full swing and one of the many trailers that deputed this weekend is for STARZ’s adaption of brilliant writer Neil Gaiman’s novel American Gods (2001). Gaiman also serves as executive producer for the series. American Gods centers on the battle brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods. The Old Gods are rooted in mythology and the religions of days gone by. The New Gods have found their footing thanks to people’s obsession with money, technology, celebrities, and drugs. The series will also deal with issues such as women’s rights, gun control, racial divides, incarceration and other aspects of today’s society. Executive producer and co-writer Brian Fuller co-wrote the script for American Gods with Michael Green. The two are also working as co-showrunners. David Slade will be in the director’s chair for several episodes, including the pilot. Dane Cook will co-star along side Gillian Anderson (Media), Ricky Whittle (Shadow Moon), Ian McShane

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 23, 2016

Streaming TV

Enter The World Of STARZ’s American Gods – New Cast Member And Stills Arrive

We have been closely monitoring the evolution of STARZ’s series adaption of Neil Gaiman’s novel American Gods. Today we can report that comedian/actor Dane Cook has joined the cast of the series. Cook will play the role of Robbie, the best friend of the series’ main character, Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle). Robbie promises to keep Shadow Moon’s job for him while he’s in prison. Robbie’s wife, Laura is played by Emily Browning. Image: aceshowbiz.com Executive producer and co-writer Brian Fuller co-wrote the script for American Gods with Michael Green. The two are also working as co-showrunners. David Slade will be in the director’s chair for several episodes, including the pilot. Yetide Badaki as Bilquis (Vanity Fair) American Gods centers on the battle brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods. The Old Gods are rooted in mythology and the religions of days gone by. The New Gods have found their footing thanks to people’s obsession with money, technology, celebrities,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2016

Streaming TV

Gillian Anderson Joins Starz’s American Gods

Gillian Anderson has joined the cast Starz’s adaption of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods. In the series about Old and New Gods, Anderson will be playing the role of Media, the representative for the New Gods. She thrives on attention and worship that people give to their electronic devices, such as TVs and phones. Executive producer and co-writer Brian Fuller and Anderson have worked together before, on the series Hannibal. Fuller co-wrote the script for American Gods with Michael Green. The two are also working as co-showrunners. David Slade will be in the director’s chair for several episodes, including the pilot. American Gods centers on the battle brewing between the Old Gods and the New Gods. The Old Gods are rooted in mythology and the religions of days gone by. The New Gods have found their footing thanks to people’s obsession with money, technology, celebrities, and drugs. Gillian Anderson will co-star along side Ricky Whittle (Shadow Moon), Ian McShane (Mr. Wednesday),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 4, 2016

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