Supacell
| Supacell | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Rapman |
| Screenplay by | Rapman |
| Directed by | Rapman Sebastian Thiel |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Sillkey |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | Joanna Crow Mark Hedges |
| Cinematography | Sam Heasman Aaron Reid |
| Production companies | It's a Rap New Wave Energy |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 27 June 2024 |
Supacell is a British superhero television series. Rapman serves as showrunner, creator, writer and lead director on the project for Netflix. Sebastian Thiel also directs three episodes.
Premise[edit]
A group of seemingly ordinary black people from South London, unified by a family history of sickle cell disease, unexpectedly develop superpowers.[1] They discover each other, and fend off entrapment by a secret organisation seeking to control them.
Cast[edit]
- Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki, a delivery driver and a super with the ability to teleport and manipulate time.
- Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne Ofori, Michael's fiancée. She is a social worker.
- Eddie Marsan as Ray, a leader of the organization hunting down the supers.
- Nadine Mills as Sabrina Clarke, a young woman living with her sister and a super with the ability of telekinesis.
- Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Andre Simpson, a financially struggling father and a super with the ability of super strength.
- Calvin Demba as Rodney, a young drug dealer and a super with the ability of super speed.
- Josh Tedeku as Tayo "Tazer" Amusan, the leader of a small gang rivaling Krazy's and a super with the ability of invisibility.
- Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen Clarke, Sabrina's sister
- Giacomo Mancini as Spud, Rodney's friend
- Michael Salami as Gabriel, Michael's friend
- Travis Jay as John, Andre's friend
- Ghetts as Craig "Krazy", the leader of a gang rivaling Tazer's.
- Digga D as Chucky, a member of Krazy's gang
- Robbie Gee as Mr. Johnson, the bereaved father of a missing girl whom Dionne attempts to track down.
Production[edit]
The series was announced as commissioned by Netflix in November 2021 with Mouktar Mohammed and Henrietta Lee of New Wave as executive producer and associate producer.[2] Also executive producing are Anna Ferguson and Steve Searle of Netflix with Mark Hedges as series producer.[3] It was reported that the production was using a specialised Arri 35 camera which has been designed to show Black skin in the best and most complimentary way.[4][5]
Casting[edit]
In August 2022, Tosin Cole was announced in the lead role along with a cast that included Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Rayxia Ojo and Giacomo Mancini.[6] It was later revealed that Eddie Marsan had joined the cast as Ray.[7]
Filming[edit]
Filming took place between July 4, 2022, and December 10, 2022 in South and South East London.[8] Filming locations included Thamesmead, Peckham and Deptford.[9] Filming was wrapped by April 2023.[10]
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Michael" | Rapman | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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Delivery driver Michael has big plans for the future with his girlfriend. Until something odd starts happening to him and others across South London. | |||||
| 2 | "Tazer" | Rapman | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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Four Londoners reel from the discovery of their powers, while another knows exactly how to make the most of his. Michael desperately looks for answers. | |||||
| 3 | "Sabrina" | Sebastian Thiel | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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Sabrina and Sharleen plan a night out after a long day. The Tower Boys get into a fight that leaves Tazer swearing revenge. Michael comes up with a plan. | |||||
| 4 | "Andre" | Sebastian Thiel | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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Andre makes a dangerous decision after the bailiffs pay him a visit. Rodney's business slows down, and Dionne meets the mother of a missing girl. | |||||
| 5 | "Rodney" | Sebastian Thiel | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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With his best friend in hospital, Rodney has a change of heart. Michael resolves to telling Dionne everything — but first he has to find the others. | |||||
| 6 | "Supacell" | Rapman | Rapman | June 27, 2024 | |
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The stakes are high as Tazer and Sabrina both search for Krazy. With powers pushed beyond their limit, the five must unite to save the ones they love. | |||||
Broadcast[edit]
The series was broadcast on Netflix on 27 June 2024.[11][12]
Reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of eight critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 71 out of 100, based on nine critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Vickers-Green, Laura (10 March 2023). "Supacell: The Black British Superhero Show Set To Turn Marvel and DC On Their Heads". Den of Geek. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five UK Series: Rapman Superhero Show; 'One Day' Adaptation; Abi Morgan Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Shristy (11 August 2022). "Tosin Cole to Lead Netflix Superhero Drama 'Supacell'". Collider. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Copson, Josie (27 April 2023). "Rapman's South London Netflix superhero series will use groundbreaking camera technology that compliments Black skin in a first for UK TV". Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "U.K. Rapper Rapman Announces Black Superhero Series "Supacell' Coming To Netflix". allhiphop. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (11 August 2022). "Netflix's 'Supacell': '61st Street' Star Tosin Cole To Lead 'Blue Story' Creator Rapman's Superhero Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Phelan, Zehra (27 April 2023). "Eddie Marsan joins cast of Rapman & Netflix series 'Supacell'". heyuguys. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Asatryan, Tigran (27 April 2023). "Netflix Superhero Series 'Supacell': What We Know So Far". Whats-on-Netflix. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Ramirez, Isabel (1 April 2024). "New superhero Netflix series 'Supacell' was filmed around Peckham and Deptford". Southwark News. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (27 April 2023). "'Supacell': Eddie Marsan Joins Rapman's Netflix Drama About South London Superheroes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ Craig, David (19 March 2024). "Rapman's superpowered Netflix series Supacell unveils action-packed trailer". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Netflix (12 June 2024). Supacell | Official Trailer | Netflix. Retrieved 12 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Supacell". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Supacell". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
