Revival (upcoming TV series)

TV series or program

Revival

Genre|

* Horror
* Drama

Created by|

* Aaron B. Koontz
* Luke Boyce

Based on|

Revival

* Tim Seeley
* Mike Norton

Starring|

* Melanie Scrofano
* Romy Weltman
* David James Elliott
* Andy McQueen

Country of origin|

* Canada
* United States

Original language| English
Production
Executive producers|

* Aaron B. Koontz
* Luke Boyce
* Melanie Scrofano
* Lance Samuels
* Daniel Iron
* Samantha Levine
* Daniel March
* Greg Hemmings
* Stephen Foster

Production companies|

* Blue Ice Pictures
* Hemmings Films

Original release
Network| Syfy

Revival is an upcoming horror drama television series based on the American comics series of the same name by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, and published by Image Comics. Created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce for Syfy, the series is set to premiere in 2025.[1]

## Premise

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In a rural Wisconsin town, the sudden resurrection of the recently deceased becomes known as "Revival Day". The newly revived maintain their appearance, memories, and personalities from their previous lives. While the town's residents grapple with the miraculous event, local police officer Dana Cypress investigates a murder mystery where everyone, including both the living and the undead, are suspects.[1]

## Cast and characters

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### Main

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* Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress[1]
* Romy Weltman as Martha "Em" Cypress[1]
* David James Elliott as Wayne Cypress[1]
* Andy McQueen as Ibrahim Ramin[1]

### Recurring

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* Steven Ogg as Blaine Abel[2]
* CM Punk[3]
* Gia Sandhu as Nithiya Weimar[4]
* Katharine King So as May Tao[4]
* Maia Jae Bastidas as Kay[4]
* Nathan Dales as Deputy McCray[4]
* Mark Little as Deputy Brent[4]
* Glen Gould as Deputy JP Brissett[4]
* Lara Jean Chorostecki as Patty Cypress[4]
* Conrad Coates as Mayor Dillisch[4]

## Production

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### Development

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In May 2024, Syfy announced during the annual NBCUniversal upfront presentation that they had given a series order to Revival along with a 2025 release window.[5]

### Casting

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In September 2024, Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott and Andy McQueen were announced as the main cast of the series.[1] Later that month, Steven Ogg joined the cast in a recurring role[2] with CM Punk joining in November.[3] In December 2024, Gia Sandhu, Katharine King So, Maia Jae Bastidas, Nathan Dales, Mark Little, Glen Gould, Lara Jean Chorostecki, and Conrad Coates joined the cast in supporting roles.[4]

### Filming

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In September 2024, filming began in southeastern New Brunswick, Canada, including the areas of Saint John, Sussex and Norton.[6] Filming was scheduled to last until December 2024,[7] and officially wrapped on December 7.[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g Hailu, Selome (September 18, 2024). "Syfy's Revival Comic Book Adaptation Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
2. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (September 30, 2024). "Steven Ogg Joins Revival Series Adaptation at Syfy (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
3. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (November 21, 2024). "CM Punk Joins Syfy Series Revival (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Petski, Denise (December 20, 2024). "Syfy's Revival Series Based On Comics Adds 8 To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2024). "Syfy Picks Up Revival Series Based On Comics As Resident Alien Fate Remains In Limbo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
6. ^ McVicar, Brice (October 1, 2024). "Television series turns New Brunswick into Wisconsin". Telegraph-Journal. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
7. ^ Leger, Isabelle (September 29, 2024). "Filming for U.S. zombie TV series underway in Saint John". CBC News. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
8. ^ Flook, Ray (December 7, 2024). "Revival: Scrofano, Weltman & Elliott Wrap Filming; Seeley Set Visit". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

## External links

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* Revival at IMDb

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Syfy original programming

Current|

* The Ark (since 2023)
* SurrealEstate (since 2021)

Upcoming|

* Revival (2025)

Former|

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* The Animation Station (1995–97)
* Cartoon Quest (1992–95)
* Farscape (1999–2003)
* First Wave (1998–2001)
* FTL Newsfeed (1992–96)
* Mission Genesis (1997)
* Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1997–99)
* Poltergeist: The Legacy (1999)
* Sightings (1996–98)
* Sliders (1998–2000)
* Welcome to Paradox (1998)

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* Andromeda (2004–05)
* Battlestar Galactica (2004–09)
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* Cha$e (2008)
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* Destination Truth (2007–12)
* Doctor Who (2006–09)
* The Dream Team with Annabelle and Michael (2003)
* The Dresden Files (2007)
* ECW (2006–10)
* Estate of Panic (2008)
* Eureka (2006–12)
* Exposure (2000–02)
* Flash Gordon (2007–08)
* Ghost Hunters (2004–16)
* Ghost Hunters Academy (2009–10)
* Ghost Hunters International (2008–12)
* Good vs. Evil (2000)
* Guinea Pig (2008)
* The Invisible Man (2000–02)
* In Search of... (2002)
* Into the Unknown with George Noory (2008)
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* Mind Control with Derren Brown (2007)
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* Sci Fi Investigates (2003)
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* Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2006–07)

2010s debuts|

* 12 Monkeys (2015–18)
* Aftermath (2016)
* Alien News Desk (2019)
* Alphas (2011–12)
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* Being Human (2011–14)
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* Blood Drive (2017)
* Caprica (2010)
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* Close Up Kings (2015)
* Collection Intervention (2012)
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* Cosplay Melee (2017)
* Dark Matter (2015–17)
* Deadly Class (2019)
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* Deep South Paranormal (2013)
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* Dominion (2014–15)
* Dream Machines (2012)
* The Expanse (2015–18)
* Exit (2013)
* Face Off (2011–18)
* Face Off: Game Face (2017)
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* Fangasm (2013)
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* Ghost Mine (2013)
* Ghost Wars (2017–18)
* Happy! (2017–19)
* Haunted Collector (2011–13)
* Haunted Highway (2012–13)
* Haunting: Australia (2015)
* Haven (2010–15)
* Helix (2014–15)
* Heroes of Cosplay (2013–14)
* Hollywood Treasure (2010–12)
* Hot Set (2012)
* Hunters (2016)
* Incorporated (2016–17)
* Insane or Inspired? (2012)
* The Internet Ruined My Life (2016)
* Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge (2014)
* Joe Rogan Questions Everything (2013)
* Killer Contact (2013)
* Killjoys (2015–19)
* Krypton (2018–19)
* Legend Quest (2011)
* Lost Girl (2012–16)
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* Marcel's Quantum Kitchen (2011)
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* Merlin (2010–13)
* Métal Hurlant Chronicles (2014)
* Monster Man (2012)
* Naked Vegas (2013)
* Nightflyers (2018)
* Olympus (2015)
* Opposite Worlds (2014)
* Paranormal Witness (2011–16)
* Primeval: New World (2013)
* Reactor (2015)
* Robot Combat League (2013)
* School Spirits (2012)
* Sinbad (2013)
* Stranded (2013)
* Superstition (2017–18)
* Total Blackout (2012–13)
* Troy: Street Magic (2015)
* Van Helsing (2016–21)
* Viral Video Showdown (2012)
* Weird or What? (2013–14)
* The Wil Wheaton Project (2014)
* Wizard Wars (2014–15)
* WWE NXT (2010; 21–22)
* WWE SmackDown (2010–15)
* Wynonna Earp (2016–21)
* Z Nation (2014–18)

2020s debuts|

* Astrid & Lilly Save the World (2022)
* Chucky (2021–24)
* Day of the Dead (2021)
* Devil May Care (2021)
* Dr. Havoc's Diary (2020)
* The Great Debate (2020)
* Hell Den (2020)
* Magical Girl Friendship Squad (2020)
* The Movie Show (2020–21)
* The Pole (2021)
* Reginald the Vampire (2022–24)
* Resident Alien (2021–24)
* The Summoner (2021)
* Vagrant Queen (2020)
* Wild Life (2020)

Miniseries|

* 5ive Days to Midnight (2004)
* Alice (2009)
* Ascension (2014)
* Battlestar Galactica (2003)
* Beast Legends (2010)
* Childhood's End (2015)
* Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King (2004)
* Earthsea (2004)
* Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars (2004)
* Firestarter: Rekindled (2002)
* Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)
* Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
* Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2006)
* Knights of Bloodsteel (2009)
* The Lost Room (2006)
* Neverland (2011)
* The Phantom (2009)
* Riverworld (2010)
* Taken (2002)
* Tin Man (2007)
* Town of the Living Dead (2014)
* Treasure Island (2012)
* The Triangle (2005)

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