How many seasons of Paradise City is there?

This article is about the television series. For the song by Guns N' Roses of the same name, see Paradise City.

Paradise City
How many seasons of Paradise City is there?

Season 1 promotional art

GenreMusical drama
Created byAsh Avildsen
Written byAsh Avildsen
Directed byAsh Avildsen
Starring

  • Andy Biersack
  • Drea de Matteo
  • Booboo Stewart
  • Bella Thorne
  • Rhys Coiro
  • Fairuza Balk
  • Perrey Reeves
  • Ben Bruce
  • Brooke Lyons
  • Cameron Boyce
  • Mark Boone Junior
  • Amanda Steele
  • Brittany Furlan
  • Olivia Culpo
  • Hopsin
  • Ryan Hurst
  • Jim Ross

ComposerIsabella Summers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersAsh Avildsen
Lorenzo Antonucci
Jeffrey Ronald Cohen
ProducersGlenn Garland
Brad Lafave
Bobbi Sue Luther
CinematographyMichael Lloyd
EditorsBrandon Amelotte
Andrew Brueck
Joel Salazar
Running time33-40 minutes
Production companySumerian Films
DistributorQuiver Distribution
Release
Original networkAmazon Prime Video
Original releaseMarch 25, 2021 –
present

Paradise City is an American musical drama television series created by Ash Avildsen for Amazon Prime Video.[1] It is a continuation of Avildsen's 2017 film American Satan. The series premiered on March 25, 2021.[2] A second season was announced in October 2021.[3]

Production[edit]

Background[edit]

In 2019, it was reported that a spin-off based on American Satan would be created, and that musicians Andy Biersack and Remington Leith would reprise their roles in the series.[4] It also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Hurst, and Cameron Boyce in his final role.[5][6]

Development[edit]

The first teaser was released on May 1, 2020.[7] A trailer for the series was released in December 2020.[2]

In an interview with TheWrap, director Avildsen stated that he hoped to begin filming the next season of the show before the end of 2021, but expressed concern over how to recast the late Boyce, who he felt was "the heartbeat for the audience."[8][9]

Cast[edit]

  • Andy Biersack as Johnny Faust, frontman of the Relentless
    • Remington Leith as Johnny's singing voice
  • Ben Bruce as Leo Donovan, a member of the Relentless
  • James Cassells as Dylan James, drummer for the Relentless
  • Booboo Stewart as Vic Lakota, guitarist in the Relentless
  • Bella Thorne as Lily Mayflower, bassist in the Relentless
  • Mark Boone Junior as Elias Collins, owner of Akkadian Records
  • Drea de Matteo as Maya, booking agent
  • Ryan Hurst as Oliver Ostergaard
  • Fairuza Balk as Lizzie Thomas, Vivian's mother, and Faith's grandmother
  • Perrey Reeves as Natalie, Simon's mother
  • Brooke Lyons as Capricorn
  • Rhys Coiro as Adam Stone, the Relentless's manager
  • Amanda Steele as Vivian Thomas, Faith's mother
  • Olivia Culpo as Gretchen, Johnny Faust's girlfriend
  • Cameron Boyce as Simon, son of Oliver and Natalie
  • Hopsin as Gabriel
  • Natalie Eva Marie as Jade, Lily's girlfriend
  • Ned Bellamy as Ross
  • Randy Blythe as Dom, leader of a veteran band called Over It All
  • Sid Wilson as Fritz, a rapper
  • Brittany Furlan as Janis Stone, Adam Stone's wife
  • Nita Strauss as Val Wolfe
  • Ash Avildsen as Levi Svengali
  • Juliet Simms as Sheva, singer of the Mavens
  • Matt Pinfield as Himself
  • Jim Ross as Ned
  • Lenox Knight as Goth Vixen
  • Kellin Quinn as Ralphie

Episodes[edit]

Reception[edit]

Alexa Sutherland of Hollywood Insider praised the series' casting and portrayal of the rock and roll Los Angeles lifestyle.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dowd, Rachael (May 4, 2020). "'Paradise City' was almost named after a different classic rock song". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b brownypaul (December 10, 2020). "Andy Black's American Satan/Paradise City Series is Coming to Amazon Prime in 2021". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Paradise City Gets Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon". October 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "'American Satan' spin-off reveals relative release date". Alternative Press. April 2, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "3 Reasons to Watch New Amazon Series, Paradise City". Beyond The Stage Magazine. February 2, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (May 5, 2020). "Exclusive Photos: A First Look at the Cast of New Rock-Themed Show 'Paradise City'". Loudwire. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Dowd, Rachael (November 5, 2020). "'Paradise City' teases its release date with this new look at a familiar face". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "'Paradise City' Creator on Recasting Cameron Boyce: 'His Character Really Is the Heartbeat'". TheWrap. April 1, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  9. ^ Paradise City premiere + exclusive interview with Amanda Steele 25 March 2021. Vanity Teen.
  10. ^ "Amazon Prime's Latest Drama 'Paradise City' Pays Homage to the Crazy Rockstar Way of Life - Hollywood Insider". www.hollywoodinsider.com. March 29, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.

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Is there a season 2 for Paradise City?

Paradise City is an American musical drama television series created by Ash Avildsen for Amazon Prime Video. It is a continuation of Avildsen's 2017 film American Satan. The series premiered on March 25, 2021. A second season was announced in October 2021.

How many episodes are in Paradise City?

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How did Paradise City end?

Even though their band is successful, Johnny ends up in prison multiple times, is dumped by his girlfriend, Gretchen, and nearly dies from an overdose. He survives but walks away from the band and disappears from the music industry.