Syfy has ordered a full series for their upcoming show The Magicians. The series is based on Lev Grossman's best-selling series of novels.
The show is being described as an older dramatic look at magic and fantasy. The show will star Jason Ralph as Quentin Coldwater. Coldwater is a socially awkward invidiual who is highlighy intelligent, he enrolls in Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy and discovers that a world filled with fantasy and magic surrounds him.
The series also stars, Stella Maeve, Hale Happleman, Arjun Gupta and Summer Bishil, Deadline reported.
Hit Fix reported that the show is set to start production on the first season in July in Vancouver.
Dave Howe, President, Syfy, explained why the network wanted to get behind this show and how it adds different elements to their lineup. "The Magicians' pilot beautifully delivers a world filled with wonder, fantasy and intrigue. We can’t wait to delve deeper into the lives of Quentin and his college friends, as they struggle with the enormity of their burgeoning powers – and unleash them upon the world."
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