Hudson Williams, Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid Clark Backo
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Crave and AMC+ are releasing a new series titled "Yaga," starring Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo, and Hudson Williams, with Alanis Morissette providing a cover of "Season of the Witch" for the trailer.
- The series, based on Kat Sandler's play, reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga in a coastal town and follows private investigator Rapp as he investigates the disappearance of Henry Park amid mysterious locals and ancient magic.
- "Yaga" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will debut its first two episodes on October 23, with weekly releases leading to a two-episode finale on November 27.
- The show is described by creator Sandler as a bold, dark, and feminist retelling of the witch myth, featuring a cast that includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, and Katharine Isabelle, among others.
- Produced by Front Street Pictures and Blink49 Studios, the series is executive produced by Sandler, Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss, with David Frazee and Rachel Talalay directing.
