The Big Door Prize TV Series Details:
| Based on | The Big Door Prize by M.O. Walsh |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Mystery |
| Season | 2 |
| Episodes | 14 |
| Release date | March 29, 2023 – present |
| Running time | 29–35 minutes |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Chris O’Dowd Gabrielle Dennis Damon Gupton Josh Segarra Sammy Fourlas Djouliet Amara Ally Maki Crystal R. Fox Jim Meskimen |
| Developed by | David West Read |
| Directed by | Declan Lowney Todd Biermann Jenée LaMarque Molly McGlynn Anu Valia Satya Bhabha Jordan Canning Heather Jack Steven K. Tsuchida |
| Written by | Olive Jane Lorraine Dian Qi Amanda Rosenberg Craig Rowin Corinne Stikeman Sarah Walker David West Read |
| Executive producers | David West Read Miky Lee Hyun Park David Ellison Dana Goldberg Bill Bost |
| Cinematography by | Bella Gonzales Adam Silver Darin Moran |
| Edited by | Mark Sadlek Ryan Brown Tony Orcena David L. Bertman Jamie Kennedy |
| Music by | Nick Sena Zachary Dawes |
| Casting By | Gayle Keller Tara Feldstein Chase Paris |
| Production Design by | Diane Lederman Natasha Gerasimova |
| Filming locations | Canton, Georgia, USA Loganville, GA, USA |
| Production Company | Vidvad, Inc. (season 2) Studio Dragon (CJ ENM) Skydance Television |
| Distributor | Apple TV+ |
The Big Door Prize TV Series Cast & Character:
- Chris O’Dowd as Dusty
- Gabrielle Dennis as Cass
- Patrick Kerr as Mr. Johnson
- Damon Gupton as Father Reuben
- Josh Segarra as Giorgio
- Christian Adam as Trevor
- Sammy Fourlas as Jacob and Kolton
- Djouliet Amara as Trina
- Aaron Roman Weiner as Beau
- Ally Maki as Hana
- Crystal R. Fox as Izzy
- Jim Meskimen as Cary Hubbard
- Deirdre O’Connell as Eloise Hubbard
- Mary Holland as Nat
- Justine Lupe as Alice (Season 2)
Storyline:
In the grocery store of a small town, a machine appears that is seemingly able to predict the “Life Potential” of those who consult it.
About The Big Door Prize TV Series:
The Big Door Prize is an American comedy television series based on the book of the same name by M.O. Walsh. It stars Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra, Sammy Fourlas, Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki, Crystal R. Fox, and Jim Meskimen.
It was announced in May 2021 that Apple TV+ had greenlit a ten-episode series based on the book, with David West Read as showrunner. In December, Chris O’Dowd was cast to star, with Gabrielle Dennis, Damon Gupton, Josh Segarra, and Sammy Forulas co-starring . In February 2022, Djouliet Amara, Ally Maki and Crystal R. Fox joined the cast.
Principal photography for season one took place in December 2021 in Georgia. Scenes for the show were shot in and around the Canton Theatre in Canton, Georgia. Filming for season two began on January 23 and wrapped on May 2, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The series premiered on Apple TV+ on March 29, 2023. In April 2023, it was renewed for a second season which premiered on April 24, 2024.
The Big Door Prize Season Overview:
| Season | Episodes | First released | Last released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | March 29, 2023 | May 17, 2023 |
| 2 | 10 | April 24, 2024 | June 19, 2024 |
The Big Door Prize TV Series Episodes List:
The Big Door Prize Season 1 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | “Dusty” | Anu Valia | David West Read | March 29, 2023 |
| 2 | 2 | “Cass” | Anu Valia | Sarah Walker | March 29, 2023 |
| 3 | 3 | “Jacob” | Molly McGlynn | Craig Rowin | March 29, 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | “Father Reuben” | Molly McGlynn | Corinne Stikeman | April 5, 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | “Trina” | Todd Biermann | Amanda Rosenberg | April 12, 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | “Beau” | Todd Biermann | Dian Qi | April 19, 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | “Giorgio” | Jenée LaMarque | Craig Rowin | April 26, 2023 |
| 8 | 8 | “Izzy” | Jenée LaMarque | Sarah Walker | May 3, 2023 |
| 9 | 9 | “Deerfest: Part One” | Declan Lowney | Amanda Rosenberg & Corinne Stikeman | May 10, 2023 |
| 10 | 10 | “Deerfest: Part Two” | Declan Lowney | David West Read | May 17, 2023 |
The Big Door Prize Season 2 (2024)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | “The Next Stage” | Steven K. Tsuchida | David West Read | April 24, 2024 |
| 12 | 2 | “Visions” | Steven K. Tsuchida | Amanda Rosenberg | April 24, 2024 |
| 13 | 3 | “Power & Energy” | Heather Jack | Craig Rowin | April 24, 2024 |
| 14 | 4 | “Storytellers” | Heather Jack | Corinne Stikeman | May 1, 2024 |
| 15 | 5 | “Night Under the Stars” | Jordan Canning | Sarah Walker | May 8, 2024 |
| 16 | 6 | “Back in the Saddle” | Jordan Canning | Olive Lorraine & David West Read | May 15, 2024 |
| 17 | 7 | “Rehearsals” | Satya Bhabha | Amanda Rosenberg & Corinne Stikeman | May 22, 2024 |
| 18 | 8 | “Our Town” | Satya Bhabha | Craig Rowin | May 29, 2024 |
| 19 | 9 | “Un-Selfploration” | Declan Lowney | Sarah Walker | June 5, 2024 |
| 20 | 10 | “Deercoming” | Declan Lowney | David West Read | June 12, 2024 |
