Rescue: HI-Surf
| Rescue: HI-Surf | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama Action |
| Created by | Matt Kester |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Matt Kester John Wells Daniele Nathanson Erin Jontow |
| Production location(s) | O'ahu, Hawaii |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Search Rescue: HI-Surf on Amazon.Rescue: HI-Surf (formerly titled Ke Nui Road) is an upcoming American action drama television series created by Matt Kester that is scheduled to premiere in the 2024–25 season on Fox. The series is produced by John Wells Productions, Fox Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television, with Matt Kester serves as an executive producer of the series, alongside John Wells, Daniele Nathanson, and Erin Jontow. The series stars Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos, Robbie Magasiva, Kekoa Kekumano, Alex Aiono and Zoe Cipres.
Premise[edit]
The series follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O'ahu, the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Robbie Magasiva as Harlan "Sonny" Jennings
- Adam Demos as Will Ready
- Kekoa Kekumano as Laka Hanohano
- Arielle Kebbel as Emily "Em" Wright
- Alex Aiono as Kainalu
- Zoe Cipres as Hina
Recurring[edit]
- Shawn Hatosy as Clayton Emerson
- Ian Anthony Dale as Sean Harimoto
- Sea Shimooka as Jenn
Production[edit]
In October 2020, it was announced that HBO Max had set up two more dramas, including a lifeguard drama series from John Wells, then titled "Ke Nui Road". It comes from John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and Animal Kingdom writer Matt Kester.[1] On June 28, 2021, the streamer has finalized to order the pilot.[2]
On April 28, 2023, it was announced that Fox has given a straight-to-series order to the series, now titled "Rescue: HI-Surf", with Fox Entertainment joined in as the production company of the series. Kester will write the first episode, and Wells will direct the first two episodes.[3] Rescue: HI-Surf has been moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.[4]
Casting[edit]
On November 9, 2021, it was revealed that the full cast of the pilot, such as Andrew Creer, Ethan Rich, George Mason and Kekoa Scott Kekumano were revealed.[5] On January 20, 2024, it was announced that the cast of the series, including Arielle Kebbel, Adam Demos and Robbie Magasiva were unveiled. Sea Shimooka would also appear in a recurring role.[6] On May 7, 2024, it was announced that Shawn Hatosy and Ian Anthony Dale would both appear in a recurring role.[7]
Release[edit]
The series is scheduled to premiere in the 2024–25 season on Fox. It will also air on CTV in Canada on the same day it will simulcast in the United States.
Marketing[edit]
In May 2024, Fox the first official trailer for the series.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "2 John Wells Dramas in the Works at HBO Max, Including 'Things That Make White People Uncomfortable'". October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ↑ "John Wells & Matt Kester's Lifeguard Drama 'Ke Nui Road' Picked Up To Pilot At HBO Max". June 28, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Rescue: Hi-Surf: Lifeguard Drama Franchise to Shore Up Fox's 2023-24 Schedule". April 28, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ↑ "'Ke Nui Road': HBO Max Sets Full Cast For Lifeguard Drama Pilot From John Wells & Matt Kester". November 9, 2021. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ↑ "'Rescue: Hi Surf': Fox's New Lifeguard Drama Series Unveils Cast". January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ↑ "'Rescue: Hi-Surf' Adds 'Animal Kingdom's Shawn Hatosy & 'The Resident's Ian Anthony Dale In Heavily Recurring Roles". May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (May 13, 2024). "Fox New Series Trailers: 'Rescue: HI-Surf', 'Murder in a Small Town', 'Doc', 'Universal Basic Guys'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
External links[edit]
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