Calls (TV series)

Calls is a mystery thriller analog animated miniseries created by Fede Álvarez. The show is based on a French television series of the same name created by Timothée Hochet. The series is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+, the latter being the production company behind the original French version. It premiered on Apple TV+ on March 19, 2021. It received acclaim from critics and audiences. The series won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Motion Design.

Premise

Told through a series of interconnected phone conversations, these conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event. Calls allows "audiences to experience short stories through real-life audio sources and minimal visuals." == Cast ==

Cast

• Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Mark • Aubrey Plaza as Dr. Rachel Wheating • Ben Schwartz as Andy • Clancy Brown as General Wilson • Danny Huston as Frank • Danny Pudi as Dr. Burman • Edi Patterson as Darlene • Gilbert Owuor as Craig • Jaeden Martell as Justin • Jenica Bergere as Mom • Jennifer Tilly as Mother • Joey King as Skylar • Johnny Sneed as Perry • Judy Greer as Alexis • Karen Gillan as Sara • Laura Harrier as Layla • Lily Collins as Camila • Mark Duplass as Patrick • Nick Jonas as Sam • Nicholas Braun as Tim • Paola Nuñez as Ana • Paul Walter Hauser as Floyd • Pedro Pascal as Pedro • Riley Keough as Rose • Rosario Dawson as Katherine • Stephen Lang as Dr. Wheating ==Production==

Production

On June 21, 2018, it was reported that Apple had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series, an English-language adaptation of original French series Calls, was created by original series creator Timothée Hochet. The show is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+. Alongside Apple's series order announcement, it was confirmed that Apple had acquired the rights to the existing season of the original French series. ==Episodes==

Reception

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 95% of 20 reviews are positive for the series, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The critics consensus states, "Recalling the immersive serials of radio's heyday, Calls weaves a spooky mystery with terrific vocal performances and unsettling ambience — letting the visual storytelling play out in viewers' horrified imaginations." ==References==

Source: Wikipedia ↗

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