History of The Leftovers (TV series) in Timeline
The Leftovers, an HBO drama, explores the aftermath of the Sudden Departure, a global event where 2% of the world's population vanished. Set three years after this unexplained occurrence, the series centers on police chief Kevin Garvey and his family, alongside Nora Durst and Reverend Matt Jamison, as they grapple with grief, faith, and the search for meaning in a world irrevocably altered. The show delves into themes of loss, trauma, and the diverse ways individuals and communities cope with the inexplicable, often leading to cult-like behaviors and existential crises.
August 2011: Stephen King Review
In August 2011, Damon Lindelof learned of Perrotta's book from a positive review by Stephen King in The New York Times.
August 2011: HBO Acquired Series Development Rights
In August 2011, HBO acquired the rights for series development of The Leftovers, with Tom Perrotta attached as writer/executive producer.
October 14, 2011: The Sudden Departure
On October 14, 2011, the "Sudden Departure" occurred, causing the disappearance of 140 million people (2% of the world's population).
2011: Novel Publication
In 2011, Tom Perrotta's novel, which served as the basis for the TV series The Leftovers, was published.
June 2012: Lindelof Joins Development
In June 2012, Damon Lindelof announced he would be developing The Leftovers series alongside Tom Perrotta.
June 2013: Casting Announcements
In June 2013, casting announcements were made for The Leftovers pilot, including Justin Theroux, Liv Tyler, and Christopher Eccleston.
June 29, 2014: The Leftovers Series Premiere
On June 29, 2014, The Leftovers, an American supernatural drama television series created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, premiered on HBO.
April 2015: Casting for the Murphy Family
In April 2015, casting began for the Murphy family in The Leftovers, including John Murphy, his wife Erika, and their children Evie and Michael.
April 2015: Setting Shift to Texas
In April 2015, it was reported that the setting for the second season of The Leftovers would shift from Mapleton, New York, to a small town in Texas.
October 4, 2015: Second Season Premiere
On October 4, 2015, the second season of The Leftovers premiered.
October 6, 2015: First Season DVD and Blu-ray Release
On October 6, 2015, the first season of The Leftovers was released on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1, containing two audio commentaries and four behind-the-scenes featurettes.
December 6, 2015: Second Season Conclusion
On December 6, 2015, the second season of The Leftovers concluded.
December 10, 2015: Renewal for Third Season
On December 10, 2015, HBO renewed The Leftovers for a third and final season.
February 9, 2016: Second Season DVD and Blu-ray Release
On February 9, 2016, the second season of The Leftovers was released on Blu-ray and DVD.
May 2016: Main Cast Returns
In May 2016, it was confirmed that the entire main cast from the second season of The Leftovers would return for the third season.
May 2016: Principal Photography Begins
In early May 2016, principal photography began for the final season of The Leftovers in Austin.
June 2016: Production Moves to Melbourne
In June 2016, production of The Leftovers moved to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to film the remainder of the series.
December 6, 2016: Lindsay Duncan Joins Cast
On December 6, 2016, Lindsay Duncan joined the cast of The Leftovers as a recurring guest star for the third season.
April 16, 2017: Third Season Premiere
On April 16, 2017, the third and final season of The Leftovers premiered.
June 4, 2017: The Leftovers Series Finale
On June 4, 2017, The Leftovers series concluded its run on HBO after three seasons.
October 10, 2017: Third Season DVD and Blu-ray Release
On October 10, 2017, The Leftovers third season was released on DVD, with the Blu-ray format released by the Warner Archive Collection.
2017: Ranked Best TV Series
In 2017, The Leftovers was ranked as the best TV series of the year according to Metacritic.
2018: Setting of the Third Season
In 2018, the third and final season of The Leftovers unfolds.
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