New York City in the ’70s. the seedy punk scene in downtown. The estranged heirs to one of the largest fortunes in the city. Love lies, and people die. If you have even a passing familiarity with Garth Risk Hallberg’s 2015 book City on Fire. You’ll understand how time-consuming it will be to unravel this riddle. By chance (and thanks to Apple TV+’s increasingly appealing taste in their streaming catalogue). City on Fire will soon get its very own, star-studded television adaptation that is exclusive to the device.
Apple revealed a series order for Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s upcoming crime drama City on Fire on June 30, 2021. With productions like Gossip Girl, Looking for Alaska.
The O.C. in their resumes, is it any wonder that potential viewers are already anticipating it with the fervour of a beehive? Such well-known figures in the industry undoubtedly have the power to turn heads their way. What can we anticipate to happen during the course of an eight-episode first season. Which has already been confirmed in an Apple TV+ Press release?
What is the Release Date of City on Fire?
Get ready to ignite! The first trio of episodes for ‘City on Fire’ will be up for grabs on Friday, May 12, followed by a weekly release schedule.
Where to Watch City on Fire?
The explosive series ‘City on Fire’ is exclusively available on Apple TV+, accessible with a membership. You can gain access by signing up for a family subscription, priced at $4.99/£4.99/€4.99 per month. If you’re looking to save some cash. You can opt for an Apple One subscription that offers a bundle discount for multiple streaming services. Unsure if it’s worth the investment? You can test the waters with a 7-day trial period and explore all the content Apple TV+ has to offer.
City on Fire Trailer
Mark your calendars! Apple TV’s YouTube channel dropped the explosive trailer for ‘City on Fire’ on April 18th, 2023.
Meet the Star-Studded Cast of City on Fire
Chase Sui Wonders plays the role of Samantha Cicciaro, whose unfortunate death serves as the foundation of the convoluted mystery. Admirers of Wonders will undoubtedly identify her as the outstanding newcomer Riley Luo in Generation, where she portrayed a budding photographer struggling with self-acceptance and anxiety.
Her part in the cult-favorite satire horror film Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, which even had its own Charli XCX hot girl song, City on Fire, is sure to be another endeavour that solidifies her extraordinary talent. Samantha will undoubtedly become a character that we become as invested in as the police trying to solve her case because to her strong screen presence.
Wyatt Oleff, known for his roles in IT and I Am Not Okay With This, will be playing the character of Charlie in the crime drama alongside Chase Sui Wonders. The show has an impressive cast including Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe, and John Cameron Mitchell as series regulars. Each actor plays a unique character that contributes to the story of a murder investigation in New York City. The show is shaping up to be a powerhouse with a talented cast and successful credits behind them.
Blazing with Intrigue: The City on Fire Plot
Apple TV+ has revealed a brief overview of the plot for City on Fire, and it’s a mysterious one. The story begins with a gunshot on the Fourth of July 2003 in Central Park that shatters Samantha Cicciaro’s life and dreams as an NYU student. Despite the lack of evidence and witnesses, a team of investigators is determined to solve the perplexing case. Samantha leaves a gig with her friends, but she never returns, leaving behind a web of unanswered questions. The case seems as elusive as catching a grain of rice in a tornado, but the investigative team is determined to unravel the mystery no matter the obstacles.
Why The Apple TV+ Series Deviates From Novel’s 1970s Setting
Apple TV+ is set to release “City on Fire,” a new series based on the novel of the same name. The show follows a suburban teenager in New York who must investigate the murder of his friend who was shot in Central Park on July 4th, 2003. The series is produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage and premieres on May 12th.
While the novel takes place in the 1970s during a time of financial crisis and panic, the show is set in post-9/11 New York during a period of uncertainty. The story follows Charlie, played by Wyatt Oleff, who is struggling to cope with the death of his father on 9/11. After his friend Samantha is killed, he sets out to unravel the mystery of her murder. The show also explores the punk rock scene in downtown New York during the early 2000s.
