It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from “Orphan Black: Echoes,” the series spin-off of AMC’s hit series, “Orphan Black,” which ran for five seasons between 2013 and 2017 and turned Tatiana Maslany into a star. Last we heard, “Orphan Black: Echoes” had a TBD 2024 date, but recently, a new trailer revealed a June 23, 2024 release date on AMC.
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The original series centered on Sarah Manning, one of several genetically identical human clones, raising issues about the moral and ethical implications of human cloning and its effect on identity. Created by Anna Fishko, based on the original series created by John Fawcett and Graeme Manson, the ‘Echoes’ series stars Krysten Ritter and is set in the same universe as Orphan Black.
However, taking place in 2052, ‘Echoes’ resumes thirty-seven years after the end of the original series and follows the life of the now-adult Kira Manning (Sarah’s daughter) and her wife as they try to help an amnesiac girl.
“Orphan Black: Echoes” also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia, James Hiroyuki Liao, and Rya Kihlstedt.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard, It’s A Sin, Line of Duty), Amanda Fix (North of Normal, High School), Avan Jogia (Now Apocalypse, Zombieland: Double Tap), Rya Kihlstedt (A Teacher, One Mississippi) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry, The Dropout).
Anna Fishko (“Pieces of Her,” “The Society,” “Fear the Walking Dead”) is the creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer of “Orphan Black: Echoes” with John Fawcett, the co-creator of the original series who also directed 17 episodes across all five seasons, on as director and executive producer. David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers from Boat Rocker on the original Orphan Black series, return as executive producers on the new series. Boat Rocker’s Nick Nantell is also an executive producer, in addition to Katie O’Connell Marsh and Kerry Appleyard. Boat Rocker manages the Orphan Black global franchise, including content distribution and consumer products.
“Orphan Black: Echoes” debuts on June 23, 2024, on AMC, AMC+, and BBC America. Watch the latest trailer below.