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TCA17: Epix Renews ‘America Divided’

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:35:00 +0000

Epix has renewed its documentary series America Divided for a second season, the network announced Tuesday during its Television Critics Association summer press tour session.

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The eight-story first season, executive produced by Norman Lear, Shonda Rhimes and Common, featured narratives around inequality in education, housing, healthcare, labor, criminal justice and the political system. It also included celebrities such as America Ferrera, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler, Peter Sarsgaard and Jesse Williams.

“Season two will bring more eye-opening stories to light,” said Epix president and CEO Mark Greenberg. “We look forward to working with that talented team on season two.”

Epix also announced premiere dates for the spohomore seasons of drama/thriller series Berlin Station (Oct. 15) and comedy series Graves (Oct. 22).

TCA16: Epix Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Berlin Station,’ ‘Graves’

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:57:00 +0000

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Epix has set an Oct. 16 premiere date for two new scripted series Berlin Station and Graves, network officials said during its Television Critics Association summer tour session.

Both the 10-episode spy thriller Berlin Station and 10-episode comedy series Graves will premier on Oct. 16, said network officials.

In addition, Epix’s limited documentary series America Divided -- executive produced by Norman Lear, Common and Shonda Rhimes – will debut Sept. 30.

The network also announced that it has tapped Emmy nominee Allen Coulter (The Sopranos) to direct the first episode of the network’s original comedy series Get Shorty, which will premiere in 2017, said network officials.

Rosario Dawson Joins Epix’s 'America Divided'

thomas.umstead@futurenet.com (R. Thomas Umstead) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:00:00 +0000

Actress Rosario Dawson will participate in Epix's original documentary series America Divided, the network said Wednesday.

Dawson (Daredevil) will explore the citizen scientists who first exposed the led in the Flint water supply as well as potential cover ups and the policies behind switching the water supply, said network officials.

The eight-story docu-series, executive produced by Norman Lear, Shonda Rhimes and Common, also features reports from such celebrities as America Ferrera, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler, Peter Sarsgaard and Jesse Williams.