Amber Brown (TV series)

Amber Brown
Genre
Created byBonnie Hunt
Based onAmber Brown
by Paula Danziger
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Bob Higgins
  • Bonnie Hunt
  • Jon Rutherford
Production companies
Original release
NetworkApple TV+
ReleaseJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)

Amber Brown is an American family comedy television series based on the book series of the same name by Paula Danziger. It premiered on July 29, 2022, on Apple TV+. In April 2023, the series was canceled after one season.[1]

Premise

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Amber Brown is a multi-ethnic[2] girl navigating the typical pitfalls of growing up while dealing with the divorce of her parents.

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
1"I, Amber Brown"Bonnie HuntBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
2"What They Don't Know"Bonnie HuntBonnie Hunt & Nora SagalJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
3"No Place Like Two Homes"Jean SagalBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
4"On a Role"Jean SagalBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
5"Sound Advice"Michelle ManningBonnie Hunt & Elaine ArataJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
6"Schooled Dance"Michelle ManningBonnie Hunt & Elaine ArataJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
7"Comes in Waves"Rachael HolderBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
8"Hollywood Beginning"Rachael HolderBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
9"Love Is Here to Stay"Jean SagalBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)
10"Life"Michelle ManningBonnie HuntJuly 29, 2022 (2022-07-29)

Production

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It was announced in September 2021 that Apple TV+ had ordered an adaptation of the Paula Danziger books to the series from Bonnie Hunt who serves as its executive producer. Carsyn Rose was cast in the title role, with Sarah Drew cast as her mother.[4] Michael Yo and Ashley Williams were also revealed as part of the cast, by the cast member Darin Brooks.[5]

Filming for the series took place in Salt Lake City beginning in September 2021.[6] On April 11, 2023, Apple canceled the series after one season.[1]

Release

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The series debuted on July 29, 2022.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (11 April 2023). "'Amber Brown' Comedy Series Canceled By Apple TV+ After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. ^ Elber, Lynn (29 July 2022). "'Amber Brown' springs to TV under Bonnie Hunt's sure hand". Toronto Star. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Shows A-Z – Amber Brown on Apple+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (28 September 2021). "Bonnie Hunt Sets Amber Brown Series at Apple, Carsyn Rose and Sarah Drew to Star". Variety. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  5. ^ Clifford, Kambra (29 September 2021). "Bonnie Hunt casts The Bold and the Beautiful's Darin Brooks, in her new series, Amber Brown". Soap Central. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  6. ^ Kasule, Melissa (29 September 2021). "Apple TV series Amber Brown shooting in Salt Lake City". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  7. ^ "Apple TV+ announces summer lineup of kids series, including "Duck & Goose," "Best Foot Forward," "Amber Brown," "Surfside Girls" and "Life By Ella"". Apple TV+ Press (Press release). 13 May 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
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