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Syfy Kills “Nightflyers” After Just One Season

Fans of the series “Nightflyers” have been waiting for word about the second season, today we have an update, though it may not be the one you want to hear. Syfy has canceled the series after only one season. Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella by the same name the series followed eight scientists on an expedition at the edge of our solar system with hopes of making contact with an alien lifeform. Along the way, they encounter terrifying and violent events that cause the crew to turn against one another. One of the series’ downfalls may be the fact that it is the most expensive show Syfy has ever produced, adding a lot of pressure on it to succeed. The premiere only brought in 623,000 viewers and the numbers continued to decline, so it’s no surprise it got the ax.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 20, 2019

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Nightflyers Coming To SyFy This December

“Game of Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin is heading to the horror genre with “Nightflyers“, his collaboration with Syfy. Set in the year 2093, “Nightflyers” follows a team of scientists aboard The Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, as they embark on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn’t waiting for them in outer space—it’s already on their ship. “Nightflyers” stars Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Jodie Turner-Smith, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, and Brían F. O’Byrne. The series is based on the novella by George R.R. Martin, who also serves as an executive producer, and is produced by Universal Cable Productions and co-produced by Netflix. Jeff Buhler wrote the adaptation for television and is the showrunner and executive producer, alongside Gene Klein, David Bartis and Doug Liman of Hypnotic who also executive produce.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 7, 2018

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“Nightflyers” Series Finds New Showrunner And First Look Trailer

Earlier this year, Syfy ordered the series adaptation of “Game of Thrones’ author George R. R. Martin’s 1980 novella “Nightflyers”, which had a film adaptation back in 1987. Tracking Board reported today that Daniel Cerone, the “Nightflyers” showrunner has departed over creative difference. Buhler who penned the series and is executive producing has stepped into Cerone’s place. “The drama, based on Martin’s 1980 novella and the 1987 film of the same name, follows eight scientists and a powerful telepath who embark on an expedition to the edge of the solar system aboard the Nightflyer, a ship with a small tight-knit crew and a reclusive captain, in the hopes of making contact with alien life. But when terrifying events begin to take place, paranoia sets in and surviving the journey proves harder than anyone anticipated.” The cast includes Gretchen Mol, Eion Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Brian F. O’Byrne, and Jodie Turner-Smith. Gene Klein, Jeff Buhler, and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 19, 2018

Streaming TV

Syfy Announces Cast For Upcoming ‘Nightflyers’ Series

Earlier today, Syfy announced that they have picked up the ‘Nightflyers’ series written by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder), based on both George R. R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. They also announced the cast that includes ‘Boardwalk Empire’ actress Gretchen Mol, will co-star alongside Eoin Macken, David Ajala, Sam Strike, Maya Eshet, Angus Sampson, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Brían F. O’Byrne. From the Press Release: Universal City, CA – January 4, 2018 — SYFY today announced a series pickup for NIGHTFLYERS, based on author George R.R. Martin’s novella and the 1987 film of the same name. Jeff Buhler (“Jacob’s Ladder”) wrote the adaptation for television and will executive produce alongside Daniel Cerone (“The Blacklist”) who will also serve as showrunner. Martin will also executive produce, along with Gene Klein (“Suits”), David Bartis (“Suits”) and Doug Liman (“Live. Die. Repeat”) of Hypnotic; Alison Rosenzweig (“Jacob’s Ladder,” “Windtalkers”) and Michael Gaeta (“Jacob’s Ladder”) of Gaeta Rosenzweig Films; Lloyd

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 4, 2018

Streaming TV

Syfy Orders Pilot For The Series Adaption Of George R. R. Martin’s ‘Nightflyers’

Back in May we reported that as part of Syfy’s 25th anniversary programming upgrade that they were developing a series adaption of George R. R. Martin’s supernatural novella ‘Nightflyers’. While at the time it was not guaranteed that the series would ever grace our televisions, that has changed. Today, news has come, via Deadline, that Syfy has given the green light for the pilot, penned by Jeff Buhler (Jacob’s Ladder). ‘Nightflyers’, from Universal Cable Productions and Hypnotic, is currently setting up a writers room in order to prepare backup scripts in anticipation of the series being picked up. Published in 1980, the story, which was adapted for the 1987 film by the same name, is set in the future on the eve of earth’s destruction. “In the hope of making contact with alien life, eight maverick scientists and a powerful telepath embark on an expedition to the edge of our solar system aboard the Nightflyer, a ship with a small,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 23, 2017

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