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* [[Julia Stiles]] as Maisy-May: Justin's picture-perfect step-sister. Conniving and ambitious, Maisy inherited the family's lake cabin from her stepfather, much to Justin's surprise and dismay.<ref name=":0" /> |
* [[Julia Stiles]] as Maisy-May: Justin's picture-perfect step-sister. Conniving and ambitious, Maisy inherited the family's lake cabin from her stepfather, much to Justin's surprise and dismay.<ref name=":0" /> |
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* Madison Shamoun as Billie: Justin's city-loving teenage birth daughter whom he gave up for adoption. Billie is mixed race as her mother is a Black woman and her father white. |
* Madison Shamoun as Billie: Justin's city-loving teenage birth daughter whom he gave up for adoption. Billie is mixed race as her mother is a Black woman and her father white. |
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* Jared Scott as Killian, Maisy and |
* Jared Scott as Killian, Maisy and Victor's eldest son and love interest of Billie. Like Billie, Killian is mixed race and has some understanding of what it feels like to be an outsider. |
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* [[Terry Chen]] as Victor Lin, a Chinese Canadian ex-pro hockey player, married to Maisy-May. Like his wife, Victor is ambitious and shows no hesitation to manipulate those around him to ensure his family succeeds. |
* [[Terry Chen]] as Victor Lin, a Chinese Canadian ex-pro hockey player, married to Maisy-May. Like his wife, Victor is ambitious and shows no hesitation to manipulate those around him to ensure his family succeeds. |
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* Travis Nelson as Riley, a gay man who is Justin's love interest, is a local artist, handyman, and store operator. |
* Travis Nelson as Riley, a gay man who is Justin's love interest, is a local artist, handyman, and store operator. |
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=== Casting === |
=== Casting === |
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With the series announcement, [[Jordan Gavaris]], [[Julia Stiles]], and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. [[Jon Dore]], Carolyn Scott, [[Natalie Lisinska]], Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and [[Terry Chen]] were also cast.<ref name=":0" /> Lauren Holly as Mimsy, Max Amani, and Jhaleil Swaby have joined the second season.<ref>[https://moviesr.net/p-the-lake-season-2-officially-wraps-up-filming-at-prime-video |
With the series announcement, [[Jordan Gavaris]], [[Julia Stiles]], and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. [[Jon Dore]], Carolyn Scott, [[Natalie Lisinska]], Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and [[Terry Chen]] were also cast.<ref name=":0" /> Lauren Holly as Mimsy, Max Amani, and Jhaleil Swaby have joined the second season.<ref name="moviesr.net">[https://moviesr.net/p-the-lake-season-2-officially-wraps-up-filming-at-prime-video 'The Lake' Season 2 Officially Wraps Up Filming at Prime Video]</ref> |
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=== Filming === |
=== Filming === |
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Filming began on August 5, 2021 in [[North Bay, Ontario|North Bay]], [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Atad|first=Corey|date=August 5, 2021|title=New Canadian Comedy Series 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun Begins Production In Northern Ontario|url=https://etcanada.com/news/807177/new-canadian-comedy-series-the-lake-starring-jordan-gavaris-julia-stiles-madison-shamoun-begins-production-in-norther-ontario/|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Canada|first=Amazon|date=August 5, 2021|title=Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on The Lake, the First Scripted Canadian Amazon Original Comedy Series|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/amazon-prime-video-begins-production-on-the-lake-the-first-scripted-canadian-amazon-original-comedy-series-834858733.html|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[CNW Group]]}}</ref> Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 19, 2021|title=The Lake - Production List|url=https://productionlist.com/production/the-lake/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218172713/https://productionlist.com/production/the-lake/|archive-date=December 18, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021|website=Production List}}</ref>The second season began production on August 15, 2022 and wrapped on September 29, 2022 in North Bay, Ontario.<ref |
Filming began on August 5, 2021 in [[North Bay, Ontario|North Bay]], [[Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Atad|first=Corey|date=August 5, 2021|title=New Canadian Comedy Series 'The Lake' Starring Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles & Madison Shamoun Begins Production In Northern Ontario|url=https://etcanada.com/news/807177/new-canadian-comedy-series-the-lake-starring-jordan-gavaris-julia-stiles-madison-shamoun-begins-production-in-norther-ontario/|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[Entertainment Tonight Canada]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Canada|first=Amazon|date=August 5, 2021|title=Amazon Prime Video Begins Production on The Lake, the First Scripted Canadian Amazon Original Comedy Series|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/amazon-prime-video-begins-production-on-the-lake-the-first-scripted-canadian-amazon-original-comedy-series-834858733.html|url-status=live|access-date=September 19, 2021|website=[[CNW Group]]}}</ref> Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 19, 2021|title=The Lake - Production List|url=https://productionlist.com/production/the-lake/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211218172713/https://productionlist.com/production/the-lake/|archive-date=December 18, 2021|access-date=December 18, 2021|website=Production List}}</ref> The second season began production on August 15, 2022 and wrapped on September 29, 2022 in North Bay, Ontario.<ref name="moviesr.net"/> |
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== Release == |
== Release == |
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| The Lake | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Julian Doucet |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Production location | North Bay, Ontario |
| Running time | 27–36 minutes |
| Production company | Amaze Film + Television |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
The Lake is a Canadian comedy television series created by Julian Doucet for Amazon Prime Video. The series is Amazon's first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, and premiered on June 17, 2022. In advance of the official series premiere, the first two episodes received a preview screening at the 2022 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.[1] In July 2022, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]
After returning from abroad following a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.[3]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Tilt-a-Grrl" | Paul Fox | Julian Doucet | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 2 | "Game Night" | Paul Fox | Andrew De Angelis | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 3 | "Picnic at Raven's Rock" | Paul Fox | Lisa Codrington | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 4 | "The Simplex Solution" | Paul Fox | Vivian Lin | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 5 | "Mommy Queerest" | Jordan Canning | Julian Doucet & Lori-Ann Russell | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 6 | "Midsommar Madness" | Jordan Canning | Andrew De Angelis & Kaveh Mohebbi | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 7 | "Trust Issues" | Jordan Canning | Winter Tekenos-Levy | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
| 8 | "No White After Labor Day" | Jordan Canning | Julian Doucet | June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17) |
In early August 2021, Amazon ordered its first scripted Canadian Amazon Original series, The Lake. Julian Doucet serves as writer and executive producer, with Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence also executive producing under their production company Amaze Film + Television.[3] In May 2022, Jordan Canning and Paul Fox were revealed as directors.[1][5] On July 13, 2022, Amazon renewed the series for a second season.[6]
The plot is based in part on the real-life experiences of series creator Julian Doucet.[7]
With the series announcement, Jordan Gavaris, Julia Stiles, and Madison Shamoun were cast as the leads. Jon Dore, Carolyn Scott, Natalie Lisinska, Travis Nelson, Declan Whaley, and Terry Chen were also cast.[3] Lauren Holly as Mimsy, Max Amani, and Jhaleil Swaby have joined the second season.[8]
Filming began on August 5, 2021 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.[9][10] Filming wrapped on September 1, 2021.[3][11] The second season began production on August 15, 2022 and wrapped on September 29, 2022 in North Bay, Ontario.[8]
The Lake premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 17, 2022.[12]
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