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''Safehaven'' is an upcoming American
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television series created by James Seale, based on his graphic novel of the same name. It stars Georgie Murphy,
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, and Melissa Marie Elias.


Premise


Cast

* Georgie Murphy as Jenna Frost, a fierce, complicated high school comic book artist *
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as John Rayburn, the mysterious new school counselor * Gino Anania as Will, a student seemingly obsessed with Jenna. * Melissa Marie Elias as Ellen Harwick, a high school principal. * Sophia Carriere as Holly, Jenna's best friend. * Alec Carlos as Ethan, Jenna's best friend. * Danika Frederick as Nikki Reeves, a back alley bounty hunter who Jenna suspects of harbouring an insidious secret.


Production


Development and pre-production

The comic book and graphic novel ''Safehaven'' was revealed by
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's 451 Media Group at the
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on October 28, 2017. On July 1, 2020, it was announced that 451 Media Group would adapt the novel into a ten-episode series, working alongside Landmark Studio Group and Screen Media.


Filming and design

Initial production and filming for ''Safehaven'' began in June 2022, having been delayed due to the
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. To respect COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, the series was filmed using virtual sets including temperature checks and full-body scans along with weekly COVID-19 testing. Additionally, the cast and crew was given on-site campus-style accommodations, along with a "pod system with departments operating autonomous y" On the subject of filming techniques, executive producers stated that "this production is going to embrace the best of old-world production techniques, including analog
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s ..and also cutting edge Virtual Set technologies to create the exciting parallel world in the ''Safehaven'' story. We also intend to utilize holograms from Groove Media And Entertainment in both the production and the promotion of ''Safehaven''."


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* {{IMDb title, 6098278 American supernatural television series 2020s American drama television series American thriller television series