Netflix has made its intentions clear that they want to create epic fantasy-dramas that can be loved by subscribers worldwide. Cursed is its next big fantasy series that’s coming to Netflix on July 17th, 2020 and we’ve got everything you need to know ahead of its Netflix release.
Cursed is an upcoming Netflix Original series based on the illustrated YA novel of the same name by Tom Wheeler. Illustrations were drawn by Frank Miller. Both serve as the writers of the Netflix series and will also serve as executive producers. Directing duties have been split amongst three directors, Jon East (Killing Eve), Zetna Fuentes (One Life to Live), Daniel Netthiem (The Hunter).
What time will Cursed season 1 be on Netflix?
As per all Netflix Originals, the series is arriving at midnight in Los Angeles on July 16th, 2020. Just in case you’re not living on the West Coast, we’ve got our trusty table of every Netflix region below. You can find out your timezone and how to convert the times below here.
How are the reviews for Cursed on Netflix?
There are currently 0 reviews up as the series was not offered to journalists and critics in advance of its Netflix release. Whether that’s a positive for the series or a negative is down to you.
When is the Netflix release date for Cursed?
It has finally been confirmed that Cursed season 1 will be coming to Netflix on July 17th, 2020.
We’ve known for almost a month that the release date could be July 17th, after a fan account helped leak the release date.
— a countdown until @cursednetflix comes out (july 17th) ⋆*｡✧˖*°࿐ pic.twitter.com/h7kBJdkIE5
— elif (@cursednimue) May 21, 2020
After reaching out for more details, the release date was revealed by the Spanish Cosmopolitan.
We previously reported that Cursed would be coming to Netflix in the Spring of 2020 after online suppliers had quoted a Spring 2020 release date on the advertisement of the book for the series adaptation.
What is the plot of Cursed?
The series is told through the eyes of Nimue, a young rebellious teenage heroine whose destiny lies in helping Arthur, a young mercenary to ascend to the throne of Camelot. After the death of her mother, Nimue enlists the help Arthur on her quest to deliver an ancient and powerful sword to Merlin the Wizard.
Who stars in Cursed?
Confirmed cast members with roles are as follows:
Cast Members with unconfirmed roles are as follows:
So Cursed is based on a comic book?
It’s an Illustrated YA Novel and not a comic book. Frank Miller and author Tom Wheeler collaborated on the project together to tell the story of King Arthur from the point of view of the Lady of the Lake.
The comic was released on October 1st, 2019. The second image was meant to be the first cover but this has now been changed to orange cover on the left below.
Behind the scenes of Cursed
There have been plenty of behind the scenes photos of Cursed.
Production history for Cursed season 1 on Netflix
Filming concluded by the end of September 2019 and had been ongoing since March 2019.
Multiple locations were used throughout filming, including Frensham Little Pond in Frensham, Albury Park in Surrey, Bradford-on-Avon, and Clearwell Caves in the Forest of Dean. These locations are all in the United Kingdom.
Once the series completed filming (and no doubt throughout) the VFX team then took control of the project. Double Negative is behind the VFX for the series who is currently working on The Matrix 4 and Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi series, Away. They’ve also worked on Tenet, Jumanji, Men in Black, Avengers: Endgame and Godzilla.
How many episodes will Cursed debut?
It has been confirmed that Cursed will air ten episodes for the first season. This is the typical amount of episodes of Netflix orders for its Originals.
There’s no confirmation on the run times for episodes of Cursed. It’s a safe bet each episode will be roughly fifty to sixty minutes long.
The episode titles for Cursed have been revealed, we now also know which order the episodes are being released in:
Cursed is a full Netflix Original, therefore, all regions with access to Netflix will receive the series.
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