Solos (TV series)

Solos is an upcoming American dramatic anthology streaming television series created by David Weil and produced by Amazon Studios. It stars Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie, Constance Wu, Dan Stevens and Nicole Beharie. The seven-episode series is set to premiere on May 21, 2021 on Prime Video.
Premise.
The series ponders what it means to be human, arguing that we are connected to others through shared experiences, even in our most isolated moments.
Production.
Development.
In October 2020, it was announced that a thus far untitled sci-fi anthology series created by David Weil had been given a series order by Amazon Studios. In February 2021, it was announced that the series would be titled "Solos". Weil serves as an executive producer with Laura Lancaster, Sam Taylor-Johnson and Pixie Wespiser serving as producer. Weil makes his directorial debut directing three episodes and Taylor-Johnson directs two. Other directors for the series include Zach Braff and Tiffany Johnson.
Casting.
In February 2021, it was announced that the series would star Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu. In April 2021, the names of the characters they would each be playing was announced.
Filming.
Principal photography took place in Manhattan Beach, California from October 9 to November 19, 2020.
Release.
On April 19, 2021, the first images of the series were released. It was further announced that the seven-part anthology would debut on Prime Video on May 21, 2021.