Calls (TV series)
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Calls is a mystery thriller analog animated miniseries created by Fede Álvarez. The show is based on a French television series of the same name created by Timothée Hochet. The series is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+, the latter being the production company behind the original French version. It premiered on March 19, 2021, on Apple TV+.[1] It received acclaim from critics and audiences. The series won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Motion Design.[2]
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| Genre | Mystery thriller |
| Created by | Fede Álvarez |
| Based on | Calls by Timothée Hochet |
| Directed by | Fede Álvarez |
| Starring | |
| Composer | The Haxan Cloak |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Producer | Aaron Greenberg |
| Running time | 13–20 minutes |
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| Release | March 19, 2021 |
Told through a series of interconnected phone conversations, these conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.
Calls allows "audiences to experience short stories through real-life audio sources and minimal visuals."[3]
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Mark
- Aubrey Plaza as Dr. Rachel Wheating
- Ben Schwartz as Andy
- Clancy Brown as General Wilson
- Danny Huston as Frank
- Danny Pudi as Dr. Burman
- Edi Patterson as Darlene
- Gilbert Owuor as Craig
- Jaeden Martell as Justin
- Jenica Bergere as Mom
- Jennifer Tilly as Mother
- Joey King as Skylar
- Johnny Sneed as Perry
- Judy Greer as Alexis
- Karen Gillan as Sara
- Laura Harrier as Layla
- Lily Collins as Camila
- Mark Duplass as Patrick
- Nick Jonas as Sam
- Nicholas Braun as Tim
- Paola Nuñez as Ana
- Paul Walter Hauser as Floyd
- Pedro Pascal as Pedro
- Riley Keough as Rose
- Rosario Dawson as Katherine
- Stephen Lang as Dr. Wheating[4]
On June 21, 2018, it was reported that Apple had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series, an English-language adaptation of original French series Calls, was created by original series creator Timothée Hochet. The show is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+. Alongside Apple's series order announcement, it was confirmed that Apple had acquired the rights to the existing season of the original French series.[3][5][6]
The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 95% of 20 reviews are positive for the series, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The critics consensus states, "Recalling the immersive serials of radio's heyday, Calls weaves a spooky mystery with terrific vocal performances and unsettling ambience — letting the visual storytelling play out in viewers' horrified imaginations."[7]
- ^ White, Peter (March 3, 2021). "Nick Jonas, Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson & Lily Collins To Voice Apple TV+ Auditory Mystery Drama 'Calls'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2021-03-03. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Alexei Tylevich". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ a b Petski, Nellie Andreeva,Denise (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders Short-Form Series 'Calls' From Canal+ As First Int'l Co-Production". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Calls as Cast & Crew". Apple TV+ Press. Archived from the original on 2021-08-24. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders International Series 'Calls' Based on French Format". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ Holloway, Daniel (June 21, 2018). "Apple Orders 'Calls' English-Language Series Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
- ^ "Calls: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 2021-03-20. Retrieved December 25, 2021.