The Dangerous Book for Boys 

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The Dangerous Book for Boys

Comedy-drama
Genre

Created by Bryan Cranston

Greg Mottola

Based on The Dangerous Book for Boys

by Conn & Hal Iggulden

Starring Chris Diamantopoulos

Gabriel Bateman

Drew Logan Powell

Kyan Zielinski

Erinn Hayes

Composer Nick Urata

Country of origin United States

Original language English

No. of seasons 1

No. of episodes 6 (list of episodes)

Production

Executive producers Michael Glouberman

Bryan Cranston

James Degus

Greg Mottola
 Producer Jill Footlick

Cinematography Ben Kutchins

Camera setup Single-camera

Running time 24–31 minutes

Production companies Moonshot Entertainment

Amazon Studios

Sony Pictures Television

Release

Original network Amazon Video

Original release March 30, 2018

External links

Official website

The Dangerous Book for Boys is an American comedy-drama web television series,

based on the book of the same name by Conn & Hal Iggulden, that premiered on March
30, 2018, on Amazon Video. The series was created by Bryan Cranston and Greg
Mottola and it stars Chris Diamantopoulos, Gabriel Bateman, Drew Logan Powell, Kyan
Zielinski, and Erinn Hayes. On August 1, 2018, it was announced that Amazon had
cancelled the series after one season.

Contents

 1Premise
 2Cast and characters
o 2.1Main
o 2.2Recurring
o 2.3Guest
 3Episodes
 4Production
o 4.1Development
o 4.2Casting
o 4.3Filming
 5Release
o 5.1Marketing
o 5.2Premiere
 6Reception
o 6.1Critical response
o 6.2Awards and nominations
 7References
  8External links

Premise[edit]
The Dangerous Book for Boys follows Wyatt McKenna and his brothers as they "are
coming to terms with the death of their dad, Patrick, a wonderful, whimsical inventor
who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Patrick leaves the boys with a copy of
"The Dangerous Book for Boys", and the how-to book inspires fantasies for Wyatt.
While in his fantasy world, he reconnects with his father and learns life skills that help
him navigate real life."[1]

Cast and characters[edit]

Main[edit]

 Chris Diamantopoulos as Patrick and Terry McKenna

 Gabriel Bateman as Wyatt McKenna
 Drew Logan Powell as Dash McKenna
 Kyan Zielinski as Liam McKenna
 Erinn Hayes as Beth McKenna
Recurring[edit]

 Swoosie Kurtz as Tiffany McKenna

 Athan Sporek as Sam
 Sophia Valinotti as Maya Fleishacker
 Luke Matheny as Mr. Tree
Guest[edit]

 Maddie Corman as Dr. Stevenson

 Kyle Dean Massey as Jean-Claude

Episodes[edit]
No. Title Directed by Wr

1 "How to Walk on the Moon" Greg Mottola Greg Mottola

2 "How to Play Poker" Greg Mottola Greg Mottola

3 "How to Be An Explorer" Luke Matheny Michael

 4 "The Trojan War" Luke Matheny Andre

5 "How to Talk to Girls" Todd Biermann Brian Ke

6 "How to Build a Treehouse" Ken Kwapis Laur

Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In 2006, The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden was published
by HarperCollins. Soon after its publication, the book was optioned as a feature film by
producer Scott Rudin.[2]
In June 2014, Bryan Cranston optioned it as a television series after Rudin's option on
the book lapsed. By September of that year, NBC had purchased the series from Sony
Pictures Television and Moonshot Entertainment with a significant penalty and a
premium license fee. It was set to be produced by Cranston with director Greg
Mottola and James Degus. Mottola was set to write and direct the series as well. [2] NBC
did not ultimately order the project to series for the 2014-2015 television series.
Cranston and Mottola continued to develop the project for the next few years. [3]
In May 2017, Amazon gave the production a straight-to-series order for a first season
consisting of six episodes. It was announced that Cranston and Mottola had co-written
the series' first and second episodes together and that the project's previous creative
team was still set to produce the series.[3] On August 1, 2018, it was announced that
Amazon had cancelled the series after one season. [4]
Casting[edit]
In June 2017, it was announced that Gabriel Bateman had been cast as the series lead
in the role of Wyatt McKenna.[5] In July, further casting announcements were made
including Chris Diamantopoulos, Erinn Hayes, and Drew Logan Powell in series regular
roles and Swoosie Kurtz in a recurring role.[6] Later that month, the series' main cast was
rounded out with the announcement of Kyan Zielinski's casting in the role of Liam
McKenna.[7]
Filming[edit]
The first season entered production during the summer of 2017 in New York City.[6]

Release[edit]
Promotional poster

Marketing[edit]
On February 20, 2018, Amazon released the first trailer for the series alongside
promotional photos and a poster. In addition, they announced that the first season
would premiere on March 30, 2018.[8]
Premiere[edit]
On March 29, 2018, a "sneak peek" of the series was held at the Paley Center for
Media in New York City during a members-only event entitled "A Conversation with
Bryan Cranston". The event consisted of an interview with creator and executive
producer Bryan Cranston moderated by Vulture's Kimberly Potts about his career. It
was followed by a discussion with the adult cast members of the series including Chris
Diamantopoulos, Erinn Hayes, and Swoosie Kurtz.[9][10]

Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The Dangerous Book for Boys was met with a generally positive response from critics.
On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 71% approval
rating with an average rating of 7 out of 10 based on 7 reviews. [11] Metacritic, which uses
a weighted average, assigned the series a score of 63 out of 100 based on 4 critics,
indicating "generally favorable reviews." [12]
In a positive review, Financial Times' Suzi Feay gave the first season four out of five
stars and said, "It’s a wistful and charming comedy whose essential message, echoing
the source material, is underlined when mum Beth yells at her brood: “Put down the
gadgets for a few minutes!"[13] In a more mixed critique, Robert Lloyd of The Los Angeles
Times said, "There is darkness in the series, but it all bends toward fuzzy good feelings
in the end. Actually, it feels pretty fuzzy all the way through, conscientiously warm and
mostly predictable. Lessons are learned, right on time. Some viewers, and parents of
viewers, will take such qualities as a recommendation, and they're not wrong to." [14] The
Hollywood Reporter's Tim Goodman was more explicitly negative saying, "Instead of
taking the opportunity for true tenderness, real emotions and actual humor, Amazon has
created a show in The Dangerous Book for Boys that is just another show, period.
Opportunity missed."[15]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year Award Category

2019 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

References[edit]
1. ^ Wright, Megh (July 10, 2017). "Erinn Hayes to Star in Bryan
Cranston's Amazon Comedy 'The Dangerous Book for
Boys'". Splitsider. Retrieved  December 21, 2017.
2. ^ Jump up to:a b Andreeva, Nellie (September 2, 2014). "NBC Nabs Bryan
Cranston-Produced 'The Dangerous Book For Boys'
Comedy".  Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21,  2017.
3. ^ Jump up to:a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2017).  "Amazon Orders 'The
Dangerous Book for Boys' Family Comedy Series From Bryan
Cranston & Greg Mottola".  Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December
21,  2017.
4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 1, 2018). "'The Dangerous Book For Boys'
Canceled By Amazon After One Season". Deadline Hollywood.
Retrieved August 1, 2018.
5. ^ Sun, Rebecca (June 20, 2017).  "Bryan Cranston's 'Dangerous Book
for Boys' Finds Its Lead (Exclusive)".  The Hollywood Reporter.
Retrieved December 21,  2017.
6. ^ Jump up to:a b Andreeva, Nellie (July 10, 2017). "'The Dangerous Book
For Boys': Chris Diamantopoulos & Erinn Hayes To Star In Amazon
Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved  December 21, 2017.
7. ^ Petski, Denise (July 14, 2017). "'The Dangerous Book For Boys'
Casts Kyan Zielinski; Hannah New Joins 'Trust '".  Deadline Hollywood.
Retrieved December 21,  2017.
8. ^ McLennan, Cindy (February 20, 2018).  "The Dangerous Book for
Boys: Season One; Amazon Releases Premiere Date, Trailer, Photos
- canceled TV shows - TV Series Finale". TV Series Finale.
Retrieved February 20, 2018.
9. ^ "A Conversation with Bryan Cranston: Plus a Preview of The
Dangerous Book for Boys Featuring the Cast | The Paley Center for
Media".  The Paley Center for Media. Retrieved  March 30,  2018.
10. ^ Tedder, Michael (March 30, 2018). "'The Dangerous Book for Boys'
Cast Talks Balancing Comedy and Tragedy at Paley Center".  Variety.
Retrieved March 30, 2018.
11. ^ "The Dangerous Book for Boys: Season 1".  Rotten
Tomatoes.  Fandango. Retrieved  May 28, 2018.
12. ^ "The Dangerous Book for Boys: Season 1".  Metacritic. CBS
Interactive. Retrieved  May 28, 2018.
 13. ^ Feay, Suzi (March 23, 2018).  "The Dangerous Book for Boys,
Amazon Prime — 'wistful and charming comedy'". Financial Times.
Retrieved March 30, 2018.
14. ^ Lloyd, Robert (March 30, 2018). "In kids' shows 'The Dangerous
Book for Boys' and 'Craig of the Creek,' imagination takes flight".  The
Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 30,2018.
15. ^ Goodman, Tim (March 30, 2018).  "'The Dangerous Book for Boys':
TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved  March 30,  2018.
16. ^ Handel, Jonathan (February 2, 2019). "'Roma's' Alfonso Cuaron
Takes Top Honor at DGA Awards". The Hollywood Reporter.
Retrieved February 3,  2019.

External links[edit]
 Official website
 The Dangerous Book for Boys on IMDb
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