Nocturne is an upcoming crime drama television series created by Rowan Joffé and developed by John Hlavin who is also showrunner. The series is based on "Joona Linna" novels Lazarus and The Sandman by husband and wife team Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril who use the pen name Lars Kepler. The series is set to premiere on October 30, 2026.[1]
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Rowan Joffé |
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| Developed by | John Hlavin |
| Showrunner | John Hlavin |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Apple TV |
Premise
editA former homicide detective relocates to a small Pennsylvania town, which comes under attack by an imprisoned serial killer.
Cast
editMain
edit- Liev Schreiber as Jonah Lynn
- Zazie Beetz as Saga Bauer
- Stephen Graham as Jurek Walter
- Bill Camp as Chief Ellison
- Rory Culkin as Karl
- Chrissy Metz as Ida
- Gary Carr as Nathan
Recuriing
edit- Poorna Jagannathan as Quinn
Production
editIt was announced in February 2023 that Apple TV+ was developing the series, initially titled Lazarus, with Tom Hardy and Zazie Beetz set to star in and executive produce the series.[2] The series would be greenlit in May 2025, with Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham joining the series, Graham replacing Hardy in his role.[3] Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, and Gary Carr would be added to the series regular cast in the following months, while Poorna Jagannathan joined the cast in a recurring role.[4][5][6][7]
Filming on the series began in the summer of 2025 in Pittsburgh.[8] Scenes were shot in New Kensington, Pennsylvania in November, with Parallax serving as it's working title.[9]
Release
editThe series, now titled Nocturne is due to release on October 30, 2026.[10]
References
edit- ↑ "Apple TV's thrilling new crime drama "Nocturne," starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz and Stephen Graham, to make global debut on Friday, October 30". apple.com (Press release). July 7, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026 – via Apple TV.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 2, 2023). "Zazie Beetz & Tom Hardy Set For 'Lazarus', Early In The Works Series From Apple TV+, A+E Studios & Range". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (May 29, 2025). "Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz & Stephen Graham To Lead New Apple Series Based On Lars Kepler Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 26, 2025). "Bill Camp Joins Apple Series Based On Lars Kepler Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 30, 2025). "Rory Culkin Joins Apple Series Based On Lars Kepler Crime Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 14, 2025). "Chrissy Metz Cast In Apple Series Based On Lars Kepler Crime Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 18, 2025). "Poorna Jagannathan & Gary Carr Join Apple Series Based On Lars Kepler Crime Novels". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Bartos, Madeline (June 3, 2025). "Apple TV+ series starring Liev Schreiber to film in Pittsburgh". CBS News. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ Stepler, Kellen (November 12, 2025). "Apple TV series films in New Kensington". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 7, 2026). "Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz & Stephen Graham-Led Apple TV Drama 'Nocturne' Sets Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2026.