Ian McShane Cast as Mr. Wednesday in Starz and Fremantlemedia’s American Gods

Ian McShane Brings Wednesday to Life for American Gods TV Series (By Staff Reports)– Starz and FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) announced today that Ian McShane (“Deadwood,” “Ray Donovan”) has been cast as Mr. Wednesday in the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel, American Gods. The series will begin shooting in April. Neil Gaiman said, “When you write a beloved character (beloved […]

American Gods Casts Its Shadow as Ricky Whittle Signs on as Lead in Starz Series

By Staff Reports Fans of Neil Gaiman’s groundbreaking American Gods, it is time to officially rejoice: the role of Shadow Moon as officially been cast for the upcoming series by Starz and FreemantleMedia North America. That coveted role goes to Ricky Whittle (“The 100”), and now has the series on track to begin shooting this April. Neil Gaiman said, “I’m […]

Starz Green Lights Neil Gaiman’s American Gods TV Series

By Staff Reports Starz has given a greenlight to FremantleMedia North America’s (FMNA) adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel American Gods. Bryan Fuller (“Hannibal,” “Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”) and Michael Green (“The River,” “Kings,” “Heroes”), will pen and showrun the series.  Gaiman will also executive produce the series. FremantleMedia North America will produce. Start of production is dependent on casting the lead role […]