We told you back in October about H+, the web series from director Bryan Singer (Mockingbird Lane, X-Men, X2). We can now happily report that it has been given a premiere date. We have all the deets for you right here, along with the trailer again to remind you of the awesomeness:
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BRYAN SINGER WEB SERIES “H+ THE DIGITAL SERIES” TO PREMIERE AUGUST 8
COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL CAST ANNOUNCED INCLUDING ALEXIS DENISOF (“BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER”), HANNAH SIMONE (“NEW GIRL”) AND SAMUEL VAURAMO (“BEAUTY AND THE BASTARD”)
SERIES WILL BE PREVIEWED AT YOUTUBE COMIC-CON EVENT FRIDAY, JULY 13 FOLLOWED BY PANEL WITH ACTORS AND PRODUCERS MODERATED BY ROTTEN TOMATOES’ MATT ATCHITY
BURBANK, CALIF., July 5, 2012 – A futuristic online series, where the human race is hardwired to the Internet, is coming this summer. From producer Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects/X-Men: First Class), the highly anticipated live-action web series H+ The Digital Series will make its debut August 8 on YouTube. Directed by Stewart Hendler (Sorority Row), and starring an acclaimed international cast that includes Alexis Denisof (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Amir Arison (Law & Order: SVU) and David Clayton Rogers (Jane By Design), H+ The Digital Series takes viewers on an episodic, apocalyptic journey where technology has gone horrifically wrong.
Starting today, fans can subscribe to the H+ The Digital Series channel on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/HPlusDigitalSeries). In the coming days and weeks leading to launch, viewers will have access to exclusive new content which will provide insight into the origins of “HPlus” and details about this ambitious and innovative digital series.
“Our first venture into the digital space gives us the freedom to engage fans with new content that is immersive, interactive and is tailored to be enjoyed online,” said Bryan Singer. H+ The Digital Series’ on YouTube provides us with a strong two-way dialogue with our fans, creating a deeper and ongoing connection.”
Also announced today, H+ The Digital Series will be shown at a special YouTube Comic-Con event in San Diego, Calif. on Friday, July 13. Starting at 7:30 pm, a screening of H+ The Digital Series will be held, followed by a Q&A session hosted by Matt Atchity, Editor-In-Chief of Rotten Tomatoes. Panelists will include Alexis Denisof (Buffy, Angel), David Clayton Rogers (Jane by Design), Sean Gunn (Gilmore Girls), John Cabrera (Co-Writer), Stewart Hendler (Director) and Jason Taylor (Producer).
H+ The Digital Series takes viewers on an episodic, apocalyptic journey into the future where consumers are rapidly installing a chip called “HPlus” into their nervous systems that allows them to access the Internet 24 hours a day – by just thinking it. One day, a virus is released – causing a third of the world’s population to die instantly. The series deals with the massive political and human changes that take place, the fight for survival and the mystery to discover who is behind this atrocity. For more information, visit the show’s Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/HPlusTheDigitalSeries.
The complete cast for H+ The Digital Series is:
(in alphabetical order)
Actor Character
Melvin Abston…………………………………………….. Lee Martin
Amir Arison……………………………………………… Y. Gurveer
Caitriona Balfe………………………………………………….. Breanna Sheehan
Catalina Benitez…………………………………………. Little Simona
Carlos Bravo……………………………………………. Ichiro
Heidrun Maria Breir…………………………………….. German Woman
John Cabrera…………………………………………….. Andy
Daniel Caceres…………………………………………… Anthony
Clint Carmichael…………………………………………. Moderator
Jaclyn Carmichael………………………………………… Interviewer
Mara Casey………………………………………………. Pauline
Rob Roy Cesar…………………………………………… Male Host
Tongayi Chirisa………………………………………….. Young African Soldier
Benjamin Clarke…………………………………………. Peters
Nikki Crawford…………………………………………… Julie Martin
Alexis Denisof……………………………………………. Conall Sheehan
Rodrigo De Petris………………………………………… Giorgio
Greg Dunne………………………………………………. Missionary
Kirstin Eggers…………………………………………….. Female Host
Francesca Fanti…………………………………………… Simona Rossi
Michivi Fimbo……………………………………………. African Boy
Patrick Finerty……………………………………………. Anchor 1
Dane Garretson…………………………………………… Stewart
Claudia Ghitaldo………………………………………….. Simona’s Mom
Doug Greiff………………………………………………… LPW’s Lawyer
Franco Grimaldi…………………………………………… Italian Reporter
Gabriel Gonzalez…………………………………………… Vadish Baby
Daniel Guillon……………………………………………… Dusty
Sean Gunn…………………………………………………..Jason O’Brien
Jacqueline Harris…………………………………………… British Voice
Chris Hayes………………………………………………… Business Pundit
Hannah Herzsprung………………………………………… Manta
Matias James Stevens Ivieta………………………………. Glen
Tomas Jopia……………………………………………….. Carlos Roma
Bhava Kewlani…………………………………………….. Mrs. Param
Anastasia Lamoliatte………………………………………. Tina Roma
Kyle Leatherberry………………………………………….. Trevor
Lela Loren………………………………………………….. Francesca Rossi
Anna Maganini…………………………………………….. Anchor 2
Francesco Martino…………………………………………. Matteo Spina
Marjo-Riikka Makela……………………………………… Lt. Tolonen
Karrien Marsukhani………………………………………. Ritu Param
Valentine Miele…………………………………………… Rob Boston
BJ Mitchell………………………………………………… Brian Martin
Agnes Olech……………………………………………….. H Plus Model
Amini Osias……………………………………………… African Tribesman
Jocelyn Osorio…………………………………………….. Carmen
Karina Pizarro…………………………………………….. Angela Roma
Jorge Polle…………………………………………………. Don Paolo
Javin Reid………………………………………………….. Hip Young Guy
David Clayton Rogers……………………………………. Kenneth Lubahn
Ginetto Rossi……………………………………………… Bishop
Abu Sani…………………………………………………… Roadblock Soldier
Molly Schreiber……………………………………………. Sarah Fitzgibbon
John Siddhartha……………………………………………. Enzo Roma
Primo Siena………………………………………………… Giuseppe
Hannah Simone……………………………………………. Leena Param
Nefetari Spencer…………………………………………… Anchor 3
Eduardo Burle Sussely…………………………………….. Patricio Raiz
Nicolas Tobar……………………………………………… Luca Roma
James Urbaniak…………………………………………… Francis Peters
Samuel Vauramo…………………………………………. Topi Kuusela
Annzella Victoria de Dieu……………………………….. Consumer Pundit
Eloisa Wheatley………………………………………….. Alice
Daniel Woodward……………………………………….. Vadish 2 Yr. OldAbout H+ The Digital Series
H+ The Digital Series comes from producer Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, X-Men: First Class) and Jason Taylor (uwantme2killhim?) with Stewart Hendler (Sorority Row) as director. Beatriz Acevedo, Doug Greiff, Lance Sloane, Marc Berliner, Bill O’Dowd, James Henrie, Philip Von Alvenslenben and John Cabrera also serve as Executive Producers. The series was created and written by John Cabrera (Gilmore Girls) and Cosimo De Tommaso. H+ The Digital Series is produced by Warner Premiere, Bad Hat Harry Productions and Dolphin Digital Entertainment, and distributed by Warner Bros. Digital Distribution.
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H+: The Digital Series premieres August 8 on YouTube.
