NEWS - MR MERCEDES

King Talks TV & That 2021 Will See 2 New Books

Posted: October 14, 2020, 20:12:06

Entertainment Weekly has a great interview with King where he reveals there will be 2 new books next year and about his success on TV. Here are some highlights...

About books coming 2021:

There will be two next year. I don't want people to get used to that or think that that's the norm. It's not. But it's just the way things happened. So there is another, but I don't want to say anything about it yet.

About The Outsider

There's going to be a second season of The Outsider as soon as they can get the production going.

HBO hasn’t announced it yet but King know where it’s going...

I know exactly where it's going because I have seen some of the scripts. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. I'll just say that it's really great and a real spooky paranormal element.

His thought about if If it Bleeds could be used as basis for a second season of The Outsider?

I don't think so. It's really complicated because of the difference in the two story lines makes it difficult to figure out how that could possibly be done in the world of Richard Price's creation of The Outsider. But if Mr. Mercedes was greenlit for a fourth season, that would be in the realm of possibility.

King on the new Flagg:

Alexander Skarsgard is a good Randall Flagg, he just knocked it out of the park

The new ending of The Stand:

I was able to bring things back around. I've had an idea for that final episode that I always kind of regretted not writing it in the book — the book's long enough as it is. I can't tell you anything about the episode other than to say that I've seen a rough cut of it, and I think it's fine.

My Thoughts About Season 3 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: November 12, 2019, 14:01:00

Here are my thoughs about season 3 of Mr Mercedes.

This leaves us with a season that still has all the characters we do like, Hodges, Holly and Jerome but it’s also a season that feels a bit thin and to compensate for that has been stuffed with padding that really doesn’t bring anything to the table. Season three is OK but not much more.

Behind Mr Mercedes

Posted: October 1, 2019, 10:23:37

Behind the scenes of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Season 3 Trailer

Posted: August 15, 2019, 22:23:07

Here is the trailer for season three of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Season 2 DVD Out August 13

Posted: July 30, 2019, 20:57:07

Season 2 of Mr Mercedes will be out on DVD in the US on August 13. Pre-order here

Thanks to Herbert West

What About Brady? And Will There Be A Season 4?

Posted: July 27, 2019, 14:33:00

At the Television Critics Association director Jack Bender talked about if we were to see Brady Hartsfield (Harry Treadaway)...

I’d rather not say whether we are going to actually behold Mr. Treadaway or not.

...and if this the third season of Mr Mercedes is really the last season.

It will really depend if Audience Network feels they have enough subscribers watching Mr. Mercedes to justify keeping it going. I have confidence that writers David E. Kelley and Jonathan Shapiro can make up their own Bill Hodges story without a Stephen King book to base it on.

He also talked about if Bruce Dern's part is just a cameo and how Morris is the new Brady.


Read more over at Slash Film

Why Adapting The Mr Mercedes Books Out Of Order

Posted: July 26, 2019, 10:32:58

Brett Gelman, Breeda Wool, Jack Bender and Gabriel Ebert were on a panel for the Television Critics Association to talk about why they adapted the books out of order.

“Because the focus of the show was this love/hate affair between Brady Hartsfield and Bill Hodges, and because of the condition we left our villain, almost comatose after his head was bashed in, we had to figure out a way to have him in the show in an active way,” Bender said. “The writers, myself, all of us came up with a version that wasn’t going to be Finders Keepers and we knew we were going to have to put that off and found a way to make that the focus of season 3.”

If the first two episodes is a good indication I suspect that season 3 might be the best season yet...


Read the full article over at Cheat Sheet

Two New Mr Mercedes Teasers

Posted: July 22, 2019, 13:19:15

Two new teasers for season 3 of Mr Mercedes. This might be the best seasone yet...



New Poster For Mr Mercedes Season 3

Posted: July 19, 2019, 23:06:15

Mr. Mercedes Teaser

Posted: July 5, 2019, 13:29:03

Short teaser for Mr. Mercedes

Plot & Photos From Season 3 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: June 5, 2019, 08:46:22

Here is a first look at some photos from season 3 of Mr Mercedes. The season premiers September 10.

Based on the Bill Hodges trilogy from prolific author Stephen King, season three of Mr. Mercedes will closely follow the story contained in “Finders Keepers,” the second book of the series, and continue to explore the fallout from the massacre perpetrated by Brady Hartsfield.

When beloved local author John Rothstein is found murdered, Hodges, Holly, and Jerome, along with local police, must track down his killer. But this case is more complex than the cold-blooded killing of an American icon. Unpublished novels of Rothstein’s were stolen from his home, and they are worth millions. As the case unfolds, the trio learns that although Brady may be gone, his depravity lives on in the lives of his victims.









Mr Mercedes Season 3 Premiers September 10

Posted: June 4, 2019, 23:10:30

Season 3 of Mr Mercedes now has a premier date. The new season starts on September 10. Here is a short behind the scene.

Meg Steedle Cast In Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 26, 2019, 22:30:27

Deadline reports that Meg Steedle will join the cast for Mr Mercedes.

Meg Steedle (Code Black, I’m Dying Up Here) is set to recur on the upcoming third season of AT&T Audience Network’s critically praised drama series Mr. Mercedes, from Sonar Entertainment.

Steedle will play Danielle Sweeney, Morris’ (Gabriel Ebert) affectionate yet slightly naive girlfriend who finds herself out of her depth when she questions Morris (Ebert) and Alma’s (Kate Mulgrew) strange relationship.

Casting News For Mr Mercedes Season 3

Posted: March 21, 2019, 08:27:32

Mr Mercedes has added three guest stars for the third season.

“Mr. Mercedes” has added three recurring guest stars to the upcoming third season on AT&T Audience Network. Kate Mulgrew will play Alma Lane, a lifelong resident of Bridgton, Ohio; Brett Gelman is Roland Finklestein,a passionate defense attorney Lou Linklatter (Breeda Wool) in her murder trial; and Natalie Paul will play Sarah Pace, a prosecutor on Lou’s case. The series is based on author Stephen King’s Bill Hodges trilogy, and the third season will closely follow the second book “Finders Keepers,” exploring the fallout from Brady Hartsfield’s (Harry Treadaway) massacre.

Bruce Dern Is John Rothstein

Posted: February 24, 2019, 23:06:26

Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern has been cast as John Rothstein in the third season of Mr. Mercedes.


Thanks to Billy Sven-Erik Bent Gustafsson

Mr Mercedes Season 3 Casting

Posted: February 20, 2019, 08:25:07

Seems like casting for season 3 of Mr Mercedes is happening right now.

Gabriel Ebert (Ricki and the Flash) and Rarmian Newton (Rise) are set as series regulars and Glynn Turman (How To Get Away With Murder) will recur on the upcoming third season of AT&T Audience Network’s critically praised drama series Mr. Mercedes, from Sonar Entertainment. Production on the Stephen King adaptation is underway in Charleston, South Carolina.


Ebert will play Morris Bellamy, intelligent, well-educated if not middle class, a volatile and charismatic wolf in sheep’s clothing. When he was younger he had ambitions of becoming a famous writer but ended up with a much less exciting life in Ohio.

Newton plays Peter Saubers, 16, smart and personable, he’s a junior in high school and on the college track. From a seemingly happy home, but that picturesque Midwestern life was derailed when his father was disabled during the Mr. Mercedes massacre.

Turman recurs as Judge Bernard Raines, the no-nonsense judge presiding over Lou Linklatter’s murder trial, he suffers no fools and takes no prisoners. He is none too pleased with the lawyers working on this case who seem hell bent for trial.

Source: Deadline

3rd Season Will Be Finders Keepers

Posted: January 23, 2019, 11:01:58

According to Bleeding Cool the third season of Mr. Mercedes will be based on second book in the series, Finders Keepers. The season will be 10 episodes long and so far, there has been no information about if Brady will be present in the season or not.

Interview With Jonathan Havird

Posted: December 11, 2018, 16:08:22

Jonathan Havird worked as an extra on season two of Mr. Mercedes and I got a chance to sit down with him and talk about what it means to be an extra in a TV show. Here is what he had to say.

Mr Mercedes Season 3 Based On End Of Watch?

Posted: November 28, 2018, 22:27:12

Looks like season 3 of Mr Mercedes might be based on End of Watch.

Mr. Mercedes Renewed For Season 3

Posted: November 19, 2018, 20:48:04

AT&T Audience Network has ordered a 10-episode third season of Mr. Mercedes from Sonar Entertainment. Production is scheduled to begin in early 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina with the premiere launching later in the year. No word on if it will be an adaptation of Finders Keepers or something new.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

My Thoughts On Episode 10 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: October 25, 2018, 04:00:15

Here are my thoughts about the season 2 finale of Mr. Mercedes.

Is this the end? It might actually be...

My Thoughts On Episode 8 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: October 11, 2018, 04:01:00

Here are my thoughts about the eight episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

It’s interesting that even though Bill is in quite a lot of pain he still chooses to half lay half sit on the couch to sleep. Seems like a bed would be much more comfortable.

My Thoughts On Episode 7 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: October 4, 2018, 14:10:55

Here are my thoughts about the seventh episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

I like Dr. Babineau but his wife I don’t really care for. She is a very flat character that you don’t like or dislike (even if it’s more of the later). You just don’t care about her.

My Thoughts On Episode 6 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 27, 2018, 04:01:00

Here are my thoughts about the sixth episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Once again a good episode. The plot moves along in a steady pace and I like that. Things are happening but not rushed.

My Thoughts On Episode 5 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 20, 2018, 04:01:00

Here are my thoughts about the fifth episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

As the episode comes to an end, Bill starts to understand that Brady is in some way involved...

My Thoughts On Episode 4 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 13, 2018, 04:01:00

Here are my thoughts about the fourth episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

As the episode comes to an end, Bill starts to understand that Brady is in some way involved...

My Thoughts On Episode 3 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 6, 2018, 04:00:01

Here are my thoughts about the third episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

I like the season but I also think that it needs to start. It needs more action. I’m all for letting us know the characters and the mood they are in but we know the characters, we know what their agenda is. Now we need to see it happen.

My Thoughts On Episode 2 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 30, 2018, 04:00:01

Here are my thoughts about the second episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

I like Jack Huston who plays Felix Babineau. He is a great actor and here he works perfect!

My Thoughts On Episode 1 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 23, 2018, 04:00:01

Here are my thoughts about the first episode of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Bill Hodges is back. Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes follows the ending of season 1 and...

My Interview With Makayla Lysiak

Posted: August 21, 2018, 09:12:54

Just in time for the premier of season 2 of Mr. Mercedes I got to do a short interview with Makayla Lysiak who plays Barbara, Jerome’s little sister. We talk about how she prepared for the role and what she thinks of Stephen King.

Also check out my interivew with Rob Kyker; propmaster on Mr. Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Season 1 DVD Out Today!

Posted: August 14, 2018, 14:00:19

Today Mr. Mercedes is released on DVD in the US. Get your copy here.

Press Kit For Season 2 Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: August 13, 2018, 22:39:09

Here are some photos of the great press kit for season 2 (premiers August 22) of Mr. Mercedes.

The press kit box is pretty big.

When you open up...

...there is a book with info and a DVD with the first two episodes.

A scan of Brady's brain.

Wierless headphones and a USB.

And a case to keep the headphones in.

Brendan Gleeson About Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 8, 2018, 00:43:39

Brendan Gleeson talks about season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

Mr. Mercedes: Immersive Experience Highlights

Posted: July 31, 2018, 20:54:11

Here is a video from the Mr. Mercedes Immersive Experience Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2018.

Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Trailer

Posted: July 31, 2018, 10:54:19

Here is a trailer for season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

Jack Bender Wants A 3rd Season Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: July 29, 2018, 00:57:08

"We definitely, hopefully, will have a third season. (Story-wise) the door is wide open."
- Director Jack Bender while promoting the second season of Mr. Mercedes at Television Critics Association.

Mr. Mercedes On Amazon

Posted: July 28, 2018, 10:37:15

Season 1 of Mr. Mercedes is now available on Amazon Prime for:
UK
Germany

On August 14 Mr Mercedes will finally be out on DVD in the US. Order your copy here.

Thanks to Herbert West

Season 2 Based Mainly On End Of Watch

Posted: July 20, 2018, 10:28:43

Syfy Wire reports from the Mr. Mercedes pannel at Comic Con.

And while trilogy is the key word here, the new season of the show will not be drawn from the second book in the series, Finders Keepers, but the third and final book, End of Watch.

The problem with using Finders Keepers, said executive producer/director Jack Bender, was that "our heroes didn’t come into it until halfway through the book." Even though the words "Finders Keepers" are included in the season, the main action is taken from the trilogy capper. Just prepare yourself for things to get a little stranger, “a little what the f*** are you talking about?" Bender said.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Mr Mercedes Season 1 DVD

Posted: July 14, 2018, 11:08:18

On August 14 Mr Mercedes will finally be out on DVD in the US. Order your copy here.

Comic Con: King Related Info: UPDATE!

Posted: July 13, 2018, 17:58:54

Here is the info you need about Mr Mercedes, Castle Rock and IT (updagted) at Comic Con. And for those of you that go, don't forget to bring me all the cool King stuff they hand out!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Slashfilm reports that we'll get some early details about Andy Muschietti’s IT: Chapter 2 (which began filming July 2. Not sure what we'll see yet though.
Wednesday, July 18 at 9:30pm PT

THURSDAY, JULY 19
8:00pm – Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes: Season 2
Jack Bender (EP/director, Game of Thrones, Lost), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Holland Taylor (The L Word, Legally Blonde), Justine Lupe (Snowfall), and Breeda Wool (UnReal) give a first look at the new season of the AT&T AUDIENCE original series Mr. Mercedes. A year after his thwarted attempt to perpetrate a mass murder, Brady Hartsfield remains in a vegetative state, and retired Detective Bill Hodges has opened Finders Keepers. When unexplainable occurrences begin, Hodges has a feeling that Brady is somehow responsible.
Thursday July 19, 2018 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Room 7AB

FRIDAY, JULY 20
12:45pm – Hulu’s World Premiere Screening of Castle Rock
Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J. J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological-horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story of Castle Rock. Following the screening, the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason (Manhattan) and stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness), and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) will discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Ballroom 20

My Interview With Rob Kyker: Prop Master

Posted: July 13, 2018, 10:55:01

Can you imagine being responsible for anything that an actor touches in a TV show like Mr. Mercedes? Everything from guns, food, watches, cell phones, animals, pictures and cars? For Rob Kyker that is just another day at work as he’s the prop master on the show. I got the chance to talk to him a bit about his work on Mr. Mercedes and here is what he had to say.

Comic Con: King Related Info

Posted: July 12, 2018, 12:48:46

Here is the info you need about Mr Mercedes and Castle Rock at Comic Con. And for those of you that go, don't forget to bring me all the cool King stuff they hand out!

THURSDAY, JULY 19
8:00pm – Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes: Season 2
Jack Bender (EP/director, Game of Thrones, Lost), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Holland Taylor (The L Word, Legally Blonde), Justine Lupe (Snowfall), and Breeda Wool (UnReal) give a first look at the new season of the AT&T AUDIENCE original series Mr. Mercedes. A year after his thwarted attempt to perpetrate a mass murder, Brady Hartsfield remains in a vegetative state, and retired Detective Bill Hodges has opened Finders Keepers. When unexplainable occurrences begin, Hodges has a feeling that Brady is somehow responsible.
Thursday July 19, 2018 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Room 7AB

FRIDAY, JULY 20
12:45pm – Hulu’s World Premiere Screening of Castle Rock
Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J. J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological-horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story of Castle Rock. Following the screening, the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason (Manhattan) and stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness), and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) will discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Ballroom 20

More Mr Mercedes Cast Photos

Posted: July 9, 2018, 06:17:47

And here are more cast photos from season 2 of Mr Mercedes.







Mr Mercedes Cast Photos

Posted: July 8, 2018, 23:15:53

Here are some cast photos from season 2 of Mr Mercedes.











More On Season 2 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: June 21, 2018, 23:12:57

Here is a plot summary for season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

The series picks up a year after Brady Hartsfield's thwarted attempt to perpetrate a second mass murder in the community of Bridgton, Ohio. Since the incident, Hartsfield has been hospitalized in a vegetative state. Retired Detective Bill Hodges has done his best to move on from his Brady obsession, teaming up with Holly Gibney to open Finders Keepers, a private investigative agency. But when unexplainable occurrences begin to affect hospital staff members attending to Brady, Hodges is haunted by the feeling that Brady is somehow responsible.

The original cast, which includes Brendan Gleeson ("Harry Potter") as Detective Bill Hodges, Harry Treadaway ("Penny Dreadful") as Brady Hartsfield, Jharrel Jerome ("Moonlight") as Jerome Robinson, Scott Lawrence ("Avatar") as Detective Peter Dixon, Breeda Wool ("Unreal") as Lou Linklatter, Justine Lupe ("Francis Ha") as Holly Gibney, Nancy Travis ("How I Met Your Mother") as Donna Hodges, and Holland Taylor ("The Truman Show") as Ida Silver, is joined by Jack Huston ("Boardwalk Empire") as Brady Hartsfield's doctor Dr. Felix Babineau, Tessa Ferrer ("Grey's Anatomy") as Dr. Babineau's wife Cora Babineau, and Maximiliano Hernandez ("Sicario") as Assistant DA Antonio Montez for season 2.

Season 2 of "Mr. Mercedes" will premiere on AT&T AUDIENCE Network on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Mr Mercedes Season 2 Poster

Posted: June 21, 2018, 17:22:43

Here is the poster for season 2 of Mr Mercedes. It premiers August 22.

Mr Mercedes IS Finally Coming To DVD!

Posted: June 18, 2018, 22:57:48

Amazon now has season 1 of Mr Mercedes listed for August 14. Order your copy here.

Thanks to Michael John & Dave Hirsch

Is Mr Mercedes Finally Coming To DVD?

Posted: June 18, 2018, 22:16:36

A couple of DVD sites has announced that season 1 of Mr Mercedes will be released on August 14. This is not listed on Amazon.com though (and that makes me a bit doubtful) but still, the date makes sense with the second season premiering on August 22.

I’ll keep you updated as more news becomes available.

Thanks to Dave Hirsch

Teaser For Mr Mercedes Season 2

Posted: June 6, 2018, 21:36:23

Here is a first teaser for season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

Season 2 Of Mr Mercedes Premier Date Set

Posted: April 16, 2018, 09:24:37

Season 2 of Mr Mercedes will premier August 22nd.

Photos From Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: March 31, 2018, 23:59:55

Here are three photos from the set of Mr Mercedes.



Virginia Kull Cast In Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 9, 2018, 13:40:58

Virginia Kull has been cast in Mr Mercedes.


Virginia Kull is set for a recurring role in Season 2 of AT&T Audience Network’s breakout series Mr. Mercedes. Kull will play Sadie McDonald, a nurse on the neurology ward— known as the “Brain Bucket” — at Mercy General Hospital. An epileptic who has recently gone off her medication, she’s prone to occasional microscopic seizures which pull her away from the task at hand. Her most famous patient is Brady Hartsfield, the infamous Mercedes killer.








Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Tessa Ferrer Cast For Deason 2 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: January 20, 2018, 00:48:22

Deadline reports that Tessa Ferrer has been cast as a series regular for season 2 of Mr Mercedes.


Grey’s Anatomy alumna Tessa Ferrer is set as a series regular opposite Jack Huston in Season 2 of AT&T Audience Network’s breakout series Mr. Mercedes. Production begins next month in Charleston, SC, on the Sonar Entertainment-produced Stephen King adaptation.

Ferrer will play Cora Babineau, wife of Dr. Felix Babineau (Huston) and head of marketing at a major pharmaceutical corporation, who’s even more ambitious than she is beautiful. If her husband has a genius for manipulating people from the inside out as he reaches into their brains and rewires them, Cora has a genius for influencing people from the outside in. Her beauty, brains and force of will, judiciously softened with poise and extreme charm, make her a formidable saleswoman, of whatever she’s peddling.

Casting For Mr Mercedes Season 2

Posted: January 12, 2018, 08:31:11

Next week production on the second season of Mr. Mercedes will commence in February in Charleston, South Carolina. In the new 10 hour long episodes season we’ll see two new castmembers: Boardwalk Empire‘s Jack Huston and Sicario‘s Maximillian Hernandez.

Huston has been cast as Brady’s doctor, Dr. Felix Babineau and Hernandez will take the role of Assistant DA Antonio Montez.

Season 2 premieres on DIRECTV sometime this summer.


Source: EW

Thanks to Lou Sytsma.

Jack Bender Goes Live

Posted: October 12, 2017, 08:43:58

Director & producer of Mr Mercedes Jack Bender and surprise guests will do a Facebook live and Q&A at 3:30PM.



Join here

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 10 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: October 12, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 10 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.

Season Finale Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: October 11, 2017, 16:00:58

Don't miss tonight's season 1 finale!

Mr Mercedes Renewed For A Second Season

Posted: October 10, 2017, 23:44:22

AT&T's Audience Network announced today that there will be a second season of Mr Mercedes. Filming will begin in Febrary 2018 and have it's premiere launching later in the year.


Press Release: EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2017 – Leading up to the highly anticipated season finale tomorrow, Oct. 11 at 8pm ET/PT, AUDIENCE Network is pleased to announce that it has picked up this year’s break out show, “Mr. Mercedes,” for a second season. Production for the 10 one-hour episodes is scheduled to begin in February of 2018 in Charleston, South Carolina with the premiere launching later in the year. The series is produced by Sonar Entertainment.

Returning for the second season will be television veterans David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Ally McBeal) to write the script and Jack Bender (Lost, Under the Dome) as director. King, Kelley and Bender will also continue to serve as executive producers, along with Dennis Lehane, who will also write. The second season will be based on King’s best-selling Bill Hodges Trilogy, which includes, “Mr. Mercedes,” “Finders Keepers” and “End of Watch.”

“I’m excited and thrilled,” said Kelley. “Stephen King, Dennis Lehane, Jack Bender, Brendan Gleeson…this is a special team indeed.”

“Mr. Mercedes is Stephen King writing about the monsters inside his characters rather than outside,” said Bender. “We were extremely fortunate to attract an amazing cast, led by Brendan Gleeson and Harry Treadaway, to bring these flawed, complex colorful characters to life. With Sonar and AT&T, along with great scripts and our talented team in Charleston, I am thrilled to keep telling this story.”

“We’re thrilled that the first installment of ‘Mr. Mercedes’ resonated with such a wide audience,” said Christopher Long, head of AT&T AUDIENCE Network. “David E. Kelley, Jack Bender, Dennis Lehane, and Sonar did a masterful job crafting a series that honored the original work by Stephen King. We’re excited to have the opportunity to create a second season with this incredible team.”

“AT&T AUDIENCE Network has been a great home for the series and we are thrilled to be moving forward with the entire creative team returning,” added Tom Lesinski, CEO, Sonar Entertainment. “We can’t wait to get back into production and deliver another outstanding season.”

Season 1 of “Mr. Mercedes” followed a demented killer Brady Hartsfield (Harry Treadaway) who taunts a retired police detective Bill Hodges (Brendan Gleeson) with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he is able to strike again.

Stephen King describes “Mr. Mercedes” as his first hard-boiled detective tale. The novel was published by Scribner in June 2014 and became an immediate No. 1 New York Times Bestseller upon its release. Shortly after the release of the novel, King announced that “Mr. Mercedes” was the first of a projected trilogy. The second novel, “Finders Keepers,” was published by Scribner in June 2015, and the third novel, “End of Watch,” was published by Scribner in June 2016.

“Mr. Mercedes” season 1 episodes are available OnDemand on DIRECTV and U-verse platforms to DirecTV and U-verse customers. AT&T AUDIENCE Network is available on DIRECTV Ch. 239 or U-verse TV Ch. 1114 and via live streaming on the DIRECTV and U-verse apps and DIRECTV NOW.

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 9 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: October 5, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 9 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


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Recap & Thoughts On Episode 8 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 28, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 8 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


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Recap & Thoughts On Episode 7 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 21, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 7 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


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Recap & Thoughts On Episode 6 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 14, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 6 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


This episode is just as good as the previous ones but there are two highlights that’s something extra to be found here.

Mr Mercedes Episode 6 Trailer

Posted: September 13, 2017, 18:16:16

Episode 6 airs tonight!



Look who's here!

Mr Mercedes Soundtrack

Posted: September 13, 2017, 14:21:45

Here is the soundtrack for Mr Mercedes.

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 5 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: September 7, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 5 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


As usual it’s a joy to see Kelly Lynch as Brady’s mother. She’s so perfect for this role.

Mr Mercedes Episode 5 Trailer

Posted: September 5, 2017, 00:56:38

Check out the trailer for episode 5 of Mr Mercedes. Airs this Wednesday.

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 4 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 31, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 4 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


The casting is perfect and they are all doing a fantastic job.

Mr Mercedes Episode 4 Trailer

Posted: August 25, 2017, 08:59:06

How did you like episode 3 of Mr Mercedes? Here is a trailer for episode 4.

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 3 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 24, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 3 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


After three episodes Brady Hartsfield might be one of the move creepy villains King has created.

See The First 2 Episodes Of Mr Mercedes Online

Posted: August 21, 2017, 00:39:01

In case you have missed it. You can see the first two episodes on Mr Mercedes for free online over at Audience website.

Kelly Lynch Interview & Episode 3 Teaser

Posted: August 18, 2017, 08:34:10

Here is a great interview with Kelly Lynch where she talks Mr Mercedes and King's cameo...



And here is a trailer for next episode; Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem.

Jack Bender Talks Season And More

Posted: August 17, 2017, 11:20:02

Here is an interview with Jack Bender about a second season and his thoughts on the show.


Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Recap & Thoughts On Episode 2 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 17, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on episode 2 of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


I must say, Kelly Lynch is perfect as Deborah. Creepy but that is perfect for the part.

Mr Mercedes: Titles & Description For All Episodes

Posted: August 11, 2017, 11:16:00

Here are the titles and descriptions of all 10 episodes for Mr Mercedes. Please note that they do contains spoilers...

Episode 1: Pilot 8/09/2017


Based on the novel by Stephen King. Two years after retiring, former homicide detective Bill Hodges is still haunted by his last case. When the demented culprit begins to torment Hodges, he embarks on a crusade to bring the killer to justice.

Episode 2: On Your Mark 8/16/2017

As Hodges struggles to maintain his sanity, both Pete and Ida take notice. Deborah worries about Brady, who gives her a window into his latest work. Hodges connects with Olivia Trelawney's sister Janey, who hires him as a private detective.

Episode 3: Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem 8/23/2017

Hodges and Janey dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding Olivia's death. Hodges uses Debbie's Blue Umbrella to turns the tables on Brady. Jerome's father intervenes in his relationship with Hodges.

Episode 4: Gods Who Fall 8/30/2017

Ida is hurt as Hodges and Janey's relationship intensifies. Lou is disturbed by an interaction with a customer. Deborah takes Brady to the cemetery and the two reflect on their difficult past.

Episode 5: The Suicide Hour 9/06/2017

The cat and mouse game between Hodges and Brady escalates. Hodges has an upsetting conversation with Janey's mother. Deborah's drinking almost causes an accident at the Hartsfield home.

Episode 6: People in the Rain 9/13/2017

Hodges struggles with the past as it concerns his daughter, Allie. As Deb attempts to make a change for the better, Brady interferes. Robi continues pressuring Brady to impress their bosses. Hodges connects with Janey's niece, Holly.

Episode 7: Willow Lake 9/20/2017

As Hodges helps Janey through a difficult time, their connection deepens. Realizing he still needs their help, Hodges brings Jerome and Holly back into the investigation. Deborah confronts Brady with her concerns.

Episode 8: From the Ashes 9/27/2017

A critical error puts Brady in the center of a crisis of his own making. Holly and Jerome make a pivotal discovery. After a tragedy sends Hodges reeling, he goes to visit his daughter, Allie.

Episode 9: Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream 10/04/2017

Jerome and Holly tell Hodges their concerns about the Mercedes Killer. Tensions continue to escalate between Brady and Robi. As details about the investigation emerge, Hodges, Pete, and Izzy close in on their suspect.

Episode 10: Jibber-Jibber Chicken Dinner 10/11/2017

When another murder victim is discovered, suspicions about Brady are confirmed. As the police prepare for another massacre, Hodges fears for the safety of those he loves.


Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Mr Mercedes Articles

Posted: August 11, 2017, 11:00:56

Mr Mercedes has premiered and here are some articles about it.

Mercedes Says It Doesn’t Mind Being in the Name of This New Show About Murder

Brendan Gleeson On The Drive From ‘Braveheart’ To Debut Series Vehicle ‘Mr. Mercedes’


Thanks to Lou Sytsma & Dimitris Tso

Recap & Thoughts On The Pilot Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 10, 2017, 04:01:00

Here are my recap/thoughts on the pilot of Mr Mercedes. Please let me know what you think.


The first 8 minutes are extremely powerful and I think the series creators have done a fantastic job!

Mr Mercedes Premiers in 4 Days

Posted: August 5, 2017, 23:18:41

Celebrity Page TV Network reports about Mr Merdedes.

Owen King On Mr Mercedes

Posted: August 5, 2017, 19:22:43

Owen King who co-wrote Slepping Beauties with Stephen writes about Mr Mercedes in this article: Owen King looks back on one of his father’s most unconventional novels, Mr. Mercedes.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma & Bryant Burnette

Three New Mr Mercedes Teasers

Posted: August 2, 2017, 14:40:58

Here are three new "Behind the scenes" from Mr Mercedes.





My Interview With Dennis Lehane

Posted: August 1, 2017, 10:15:06

Here is an interview I did with Dennis Lehane who wrote four episodes of Mr Mercedes.


Stephen gave us such great source material that we didn’t range too far from it. We tended to drill down on things because we had the space. But we didn’t deviate too far from the foundational text.

Mr Mercedes Clip & Photos

Posted: July 29, 2017, 23:23:47

Here is a clip from Mr Mercedes at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.



And here are some new photos of the cast.


And here is one SPOILER photo...

King On Mr Mercedes

Posted: July 28, 2017, 23:44:32

Here is a behind the scenes clip from Mr Mercedes where King talks about the show.

Mr Mercedes Comic Con Panel

Posted: July 28, 2017, 13:22:30

Here's the entire Mr Mercedes panel from Comic Con.

Holland Taylor Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 27, 2017, 11:33:57

Here are some clips with Holland Taylor talking about his character (Ida) in Mr Mercedes.


About working on cable versus network for Mr. Mercedes


Aabout her character in Mr. Mercedes


Stephen King's involvement in her character on Mr. Mercedes


Why her character was added to Mr. Mercedes


About the types of characters she plays

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Breeda Wool Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 27, 2017, 10:28:11

Here are some clips with Breeda Wool talking about his character (Lou) in Mr Mercedes.


About meeting Stephen King


Hopes for a season two


About reading the book for her character


About her character's relationship to Brady Hartsfield


About her character on Mr. Mercedes

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Kelly Lynch Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 27, 2017, 09:21:45

Here are some clips with Kelly Lynch talking about his character (Brady's Mother) in Mr Mercedes.


Making Mr. Mercedes as a TV show instead of a movie


About preparing to play Brady Hartsfield's mom


About her dysfunctional relationship with her son on Mr. Mercedes


About being a superfan of Stephen King


Whether or not she'll see The Dark Tower movie

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Jack Bender Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 27, 2017, 08:27:38

Executive producer Jack Bender talks about Mr Mercedes.


About the support of AT&T for making the Mr. Mercedes show his way


About handling of violence and gore on Mr. Mercedes


About the freedom of cable for Mr. Mercedes

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Mr Mercedes Interviews

Posted: July 26, 2017, 23:25:41

Here are some interviews with the cast of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Panel At TCA 2017

Posted: July 26, 2017, 10:46:27

At Tuesday’s Television Critics Association press tour panel for Mr Mercedes we got some new info about the series.

~ ~ SPOILER ~ ~

The ending of King’s book is very similar to the Manchester, UK, terror attack earlier this year. Producers confirmed that they changed the series ending. Director Jack Bender said that the show’s choice to change that framework was decided early on and was a “better way to make it a potentially more catastrophic event.”

Bender also said the series will not shy away from showing the dark or disturbing aspects of such events because it had a responsibility to show how such monsters affect people and “how lives are destroyed by one heinous act”. “Mr. Mercedes will just put the audience in that horror and not try to walk the tightrope.”

Jack Bender, Brendan Gleeson, Mary Louise Parker, Jahrrel Jerome, Holland Taylor, Kely Lynch and Harry Treadaway.


Other tidbits included…

…King had said he wishes he’d written some of the changes they made.

…Holland Taylor’s Character Ida wasn’t in the book but is there to humanize Bill.

…Audience Network guy said that the last six episodes of Mr Mercedes will be the best thing we have seen on TV all year.”

Jack Bender Talks Mr Mercedes

Posted: July 25, 2017, 15:05:08



The Geek Speak Show's Henry San Miguel talks to Executive Producer/Director of Mr. Mercedes, Jack Bender.

Jack Bender Talks Season 2 & 3 Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: July 25, 2017, 09:45:07

Executive producer Jack Bender talks about the possiblity of a season 2 and 3 of Mr Mercedes.



Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Harry Treadaway Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 25, 2017, 09:30:55

Here are some clips with Harry Treadaway talking about his character (Brady) in Mr Mercedes.


Will there be a second season?


Who's Brady?


More on Brady


Did you read all three books?


Speaking with an American accent in Mr. Mercedes

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Jharrel Jerome Talks Mr Mercedes (Comic Con)

Posted: July 25, 2017, 09:14:42

Here are some clips with Jharrel Jerome talking about his character (Jerome) in Mr Mercedes.


Researching his Character for Mr. Mercedes


What did he learn from Jack Bender?

Thanks to Tai Freligh at taifreligh.com

Interview With Hannah Bender; Costume Designer

Posted: July 25, 2017, 01:38:02

Here is an interview I just did with Hannah Bender, costume designer for Mr Mercedes. Her job is to make sure everyone clothes is as they should and I think you’ll keep a closer eye on the characters clothes after you read what she has to say… She also sent along a few really cool behind-the-scenes photos.

Mr Mercedes Running For 3 Seasons?

Posted: July 24, 2017, 09:04:33


Mr Mercedes had its Comic Con panel yesterday and the Internet flooded with photos and videos from the event. Below are two clips. One where Harry Treadaway (Brady) talks about his part and one where the cast talks about the show.






As usually there were other news coming from the panel and the following interviews as well…

- Director Jack Bender said he hopes to do three seasons of Mr Mercedes. One based on each of the three book.

- At the end of the panel a clip was shown that featured a bloody cameo from Stephen King.


Stay tuned, more videos are coming…

Mr Mercedes All Over Comic Con

Posted: July 23, 2017, 01:04:03

Mr Mercedes is all over Comic Con.









IT & Mr Mercedes At Comic Con

Posted: July 20, 2017, 08:45:33

Comic Con is here and this year both Mr Mercedes and IT are present and this is what we can expect.

Wednesday July 19 (yesterday): A screening of the new trailer was done and the audience loved it. Now word on when it will be released online yet but it should be fairly soon. Oh, and Georgie was there…


Sunday July 23: The Mr Mercedes panel.

1:30pm
Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes
Jack Bender (EP/director, Lost, Under the Dome), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Kelly Lynch (The L Word), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men, The Practice), and Breeda Wool (UnREAL) discuss their new original series on AT&T Audience Network based on the bestselling Stephen King novel, which follows a demented killer who taunts a retired police detective and the crusade to bring the killer to justice before he is able to strike again.
Sunday July 23, 2017 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Room 8



Do you have King related photos from Comic Con? Please send them to me and I’ll post them here. Oh, and if you find any cool King swag, pick up an extra for me, OK?

Interview With David E. Kelley

Posted: July 19, 2017, 10:30:58

Here is an interview Entertainment Weekly did with David E. Kelley about Mr Mercedes.


That is a quality that Brendan Gleeson is able to bring to the table. He was everybody’s first choice.


Thanks to Dimitris Tso & Lou Sytsma

Mr Mercedes Episode 1 - 4: A Spoiler Free Review

Posted: July 18, 2017, 23:32:25

I have a rule that says in order to determine if a TV show is good or not you need to see at least four episodes. That is about how long it takes for you to get into the characters, get a sense of where the show is going and what the creators want to tell you. I have been lucky enough to get a chance to see the first four episodes of Mr Mercedes and in this spoiler free review I’ll let you know if this is a show you need to see…

New Mr Mercedes Teaser

Posted: July 17, 2017, 23:07:43

Here is a brand new teaser for Mr Mercedes called Duel.

Mr Mercedes At Comic Con

Posted: July 17, 2017, 09:58:58

If you're at Comic Con this year, don't miss the Mr Mercedes panel on Sunday, July 23 1:30pm - 2:30pm.


Jack Bender (EP/director, Lost, Under the Dome), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Kelly Lynch (The L Word), Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men, The Practice), Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight), and Breeda Wool (UnREAL) discuss their new original series on AT&T Audience Network based on the bestselling Stephen King novel, which follows a demented killer who taunts a retired police detective and the crusade to bring the killer to justice before he is able to strike again.

New Mr Mercedes Trailer

Posted: July 13, 2017, 04:02:40

Here is a new trailer for Mr Mercedes.



Thanks to Dimitris Tso & Lou Systema

1 Month To The Premier Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: July 9, 2017, 21:35:10

1 month from today we'll see the premier of Mr Mercedes. You do NOT want to miss that! Take my word for it!

Mr Mercedes Photos

Posted: July 1, 2017, 18:54:10

Here are some new photos of the cast from Mr Mercedes.














Me Mercedes At Comic Con

Posted: June 30, 2017, 09:40:38

Me Mercedes will be at Comic Con on July 23.

Mr Mercedes Video

Posted: June 28, 2017, 05:21:20

Check out an ET Exclusive video from Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes To Comic Con

Posted: June 27, 2017, 07:22:49

Mr Mercedes is heading to ComicCon.

Mr. Mercedes, the adapation set for AT&T’s Audience network which will begin airing in August, will be holding a panel on Sunday, July 23 from 1:30PM-2:30PM. They’ll be bringing along director Jack Bender, as well as cast members Harry Tredaway, Holland Taylor, Kelly Lynch, Jharrel Jerome, and Breeda Wool to discuss the upcoming series. The series also stars Brendan Gleeson, but it doesn’t look like he will be on the panel.

More info here

The Sleeping Beauties Book Tour - Ticket Info (5/10)

Posted: June 24, 2017, 02:48:48

News about Stephen & Owen’s signings for Sleeping Beauties are starting to come in and here I will list news as they come in.

Here are all the dates and info (more to come):

September 26th, 2017 - New York City

TBA

September 27th, 2017 - Hudson Valley, NY Area (SOLD OUT!)
Place: Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater
Time: Show 7pm
Tickets: Oblong Subscribers June 14, On sale June 19
Price: $40.00
Link

September 28th, 2017 - Newton Centre, MA (SOLD OUT!)
Place: Newtonville Books
Time: Doors 6pm // Show 7pm
Tickets: Now
Price: $35.00 ($37.22 w/service fee)
Link

September 29th, 2017 - Chicago, IL
Place: Residence Hall/Recreation Center on campus @ North Central College
Time: Show 7pm
Tickets: On sale June 27
Price: $40
Link

September 30th, 2017 - Milwaukee, WI
Place: The Riverside Theater
Time: Doors 7pm // Show 8pm
Tickets: Pre-sale June 14, On sale June 16
Price: $32.50, not including tax and fees
Link

October 1st, 2017 - St. Louis, MO (SOLD OUT!)
Place: J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University
Time: Show 7pm
Tickets: June 19
Price: $40, including tax and fees
Link

October 2nd, 2017 - Missoula, MT
TBA

October 3rd, 2017 - Portland, OR
TBA

October 5th, 2017 - Toronto, ON, Canada
TBA

October 6th, 2017 - Sarasota, FL
TBA





More info

Is Mr Mercedes This Years Winner?

Posted: June 21, 2017, 07:35:02

After having seen three episodes, I think Mr Mercedes will be a success! It might actually be the best adaptation of a King book this year…

Only 49 days left!

Four Things To Watch

Posted: June 10, 2017, 11:56:03


 
 
 
 

The Mist
Premier: June 22
Where: Spike TV
Episodes: 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
The Dark Tower
Premier: August 4
Where: Movie

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 
 
 
 
Mr Mercedes
Premier: August 9
Where: Audience/DirectTV
Episodes: 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
IT
Premier: September 8
Where: Movie

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Official Mr Mercedes Site

Posted: June 8, 2017, 11:15:07

Head over to the official Mr Mercedes site. There you can find to more teasers (Garage and Teaser) that I haven’t seen elsewhere. What do you think about the laughter at the end by the way?


There are also a lot of photos there, both from the series and behind the scene.

Mr Mercedes Teaser

Posted: June 7, 2017, 15:55:53


I Just Saw The Pilot...

Posted: June 6, 2017, 16:41:08

I just saw the pilot of Mr Mercedes and the first 8 minutes are among the best I have seen in a long time. It's gruesome, it's cruel but it's so good!

Mr Mercedes Web Site

Posted: June 5, 2017, 16:29:16

Mr Merceds now has an official site. On it you can find 2 short teasers, info about the characters and a photo gallery. Check it out here.



New Paperback Ed. Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: June 5, 2017, 15:59:37

Here is the cover for a new paperback edition of Mr Mercedes. Out July 25th. Pre-order here.

New Photo From Mr Mercedes

Posted: June 4, 2017, 14:54:19

Here is a new promotional photo for Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Promo

Posted: June 2, 2017, 16:08:24

USA Today has a first preview of Mr Mercedes.






Makayla Lysiak Is Barbara Robinson

Posted: May 31, 2017, 00:33:55

Filming of Mr Mercedes has wrapped and here is a photo of Makayla Lysiak who plays Barbara Robinson. Looks just as I imagine when I read the book...


Thanks to Elisa Lysiak for the photo

Mr Mercedes Photos

Posted: May 30, 2017, 09:28:08

Here are some photos from the Mr Mercedes.






Source: Catch Multimedia.

New Mr Mercedes Photo

Posted: May 29, 2017, 22:49:35

Here is a new photo from Mr Mercedes.

Thumbs Up & New Photos From Mr Mercedes

Posted: May 26, 2017, 00:32:25

The New York Times gives Mr Mercedes a thumbs up.


Mr. Mercedes
Season 1, AT&T/DirecTV, Aug. 9

Based on its first two episodes, this dramatization of the Edgar Award-winning 2014 mystery novel of the same title is the Stephen King adaptation to watch this summer. (Spike’s version of “The Mist” debuts June 22.) David E. Kelley wrote the 10-episode series about a retired detective taunted by a mass killer he couldn’t catch. It has a bit of a “Mr. Robot” vibe and an interesting cast that includes Brendan Gleeson, Holland Taylor, Breeda Wool, Kelly Lynch and Mary-Louise Parker. Harry Treadaway of “Penny Dreadful” plays the killer, replacing Anton Yelchin, who died last year before filming began.

Here are a few now photos from Mr Mercedes.



Brady in the Ice Cream Truck

Bill and Holly

Kid and grown-up Brady

This Is The Four Episodes Dennis Lehane Wrote

Posted: May 24, 2017, 17:56:13

A month ago I got confirmation that Dennis Lehane, who wrote for shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Wire wrote four episodes of Mr Mercedes and today I can reveal that he wrote episode 4, 6, 7 and 10 (season finale).

Bill Hodges Is Getting Ready

Posted: May 23, 2017, 10:47:02

Bill Hodges is ready for the premier of Mr Mercedes, are you?

Mr Mercedes Photos

Posted: May 22, 2017, 01:47:53

Two Mr Mercedes photos.

Logan Fahey and Brendan Gleeson.



Two Mr Mercedes Photos

Posted: May 19, 2017, 23:57:13

Two new photos from Mr Mercedes.

King on set

Mary Louise Parker who plays Janey Patterson

New Mr Mercedes Photo

Posted: May 18, 2017, 01:18:19

Here is a new photo from Mr Mercedes.

Loks great if you ask me.

New Mr Mercedes Photos

Posted: May 17, 2017, 00:41:12

Here are a few new photos from Mr Mercedes.



Mr Mercedes Wraps In Two Weeks

Posted: May 15, 2017, 16:54:18

In two weeks filming on Mr Mercedes will wrap and then 10 weeks after that, on August 9, we’ll see the first of 10 episodes.

Mr Mercedes Premiers August 9, 2017

Posted: May 11, 2017, 23:16:23

Mr. Mercedes is ready to roll. Audience Network has set an 8 PM Wednesday, August 9, premiere for the series.

Mr. Mercedes will also will be available on DirecTV Now.

Behind The Scene Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: May 9, 2017, 08:27:27

Jharrel Jerome and Brendan Gleeson who plays Jerome and Bill on the set of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes To Premier This Summer!

Posted: May 8, 2017, 21:24:05

The Mr Mercedes new has an official Facebook page and on it they say it will premier this summer! How about that! No exact date has been set but my guess is sometime during July/August. More info as soon as we get it and in the meantime, follow them on facebook.

Justine Lupe As Holly Gibney

Posted: May 7, 2017, 11:24:34

Here is a photo of Justine Lupe who plays Holly Gibney in Mr Mercedes. Not sure if the photo is from the series though...


Thanks to ITtheMovie2017

I Give You Brady Hartsfield

Posted: April 28, 2017, 00:48:09

On this photo (to the left) we get a first look at Brady Hartsfield (played by Harry Treadaway) in Mr Mercedes.



What do you Think?

Laura Innes Directing Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 27, 2017, 00:52:28

Laura Innes who played Kerry Weaver on ER is directing at least one episode of Mr Mercedes.

Thanks to ITtheMovie2017

King Doing A Cameo In Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 25, 2017, 21:51:00

Looks like King will have a cameo in Mr Mercedes.

Brendan Gleeson filming Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 24, 2017, 17:13:01

Here is a photo of Brendan Gleeson as Detective Bill Hodges filming Mr Mercedes.


Thanks to ITtheMovie2017

I Give You Holly Gibney

Posted: April 22, 2017, 21:40:10

Actress Justine Lupe is now a brunette for the role of Holly in Mr Mercedes.


Thanks to ITtheMovie2017

I Give You Bill Hodges

Posted: April 20, 2017, 14:19:19

So, what do you think of Brendan Gleeson as Detective Bill Hodges in Mr Mercedes?

King & Mother Hartsfield

Posted: April 9, 2017, 00:58:39

Here's King and Kelly Lynch who plays Deborah Hartsfield in Mr Mercedes.


Thanks to itthemovie2017 on Instagram

Photo From Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 7, 2017, 18:15:20

Here is a photo from Mr Mercedes.

More About King On Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: April 6, 2017, 00:38:22

Here are two photos from when King visited the set of Mr Mercedes.


Dennis Lehane Wrote Four Episodes Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 5, 2017, 15:59:05

I just got confirmation that Dennis Lehane, who wrote for shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Wire wrote four episodes of Mr Mercedes

King On The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: April 5, 2017, 11:30:37

Rob Kyker who works on the set of Mr Mercedes shared these photos yesterday that indicates that King visited the set for Mr Mercedes. If that means he's doing a cameo was NOT mentioned.


Behind The Scene Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: March 16, 2017, 20:39:33

Here are a few behind the scenes photos from Mr Mercedes that I found today. The photo of the script you see if of the script for episode 6.




From The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: March 16, 2017, 05:37:20

Here is a video message from Jharrel Jerome (Jerome Robinson) on the set of Mr Mercedes.

Brendan Gleeson On Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: March 16, 2017, 03:36:06

Brendan Gleeson as Detective Bill Hodges on the set of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes To Premier This Year

Posted: March 15, 2017, 00:01:09

Today I got confirmation that the premier of the Mr Mercedes TV series now is planned for the fall of this year instead of in 2018.

Here is the cast:
Brendan Gleeson - Detective Bill Hodges
Harry Treadaway - Brady Hartsfield
Justine Lupe - Holly Gibney
Jharrel Jerome - Jerome Robinson
Scott Lawrence - Detective Peter Dixon
Robert Stanton - as Anthony “Robi” Frobisher
Ann Cusack - Olivia Trelawney
Mary-Louise Parker - Janey Patterson
Holland Taylor - Ida Silver
Kelly Lynch - Deborah Hartsfield
Breeda Wool - Lou Linklatter

New Photo From Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: March 2, 2017, 12:30:38

Here is a new photo from the set of Mr Mercedes.

More From The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 25, 2017, 18:31:02

Here are two more photos from the set of Mr Mercedes.



Creepy Photos From Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: February 25, 2017, 09:19:07

Two more photos from the ser of Mr Mercedes.




More Behind The Scene of Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 23, 2017, 08:37:11

Here are two more behind the scenes photos from Mr Mercedes and while the second might be hard to place there should be no doubt what scene is being filmed in the first if you have read the book and also seen the photo I posted yesterday.


Mr Mercedes On Set

Posted: February 22, 2017, 16:28:51

Here are two photos from the set of Mr Mercedes.


Mr Mercedes Filming At Local Restaurant

Posted: February 17, 2017, 09:12:49

Filming of Mr Mercedes was done at Little Jack's on Wednesday.


Film crews took over Upper King Street restaurant Little Jack's Tavern today to film the TV adaptation of Stephen King's crime series 'Mr Mercedes.'

The cozy throwback-themed restaurant had a new sign up reading "Demasio's Lunch + Dinner," which evokes images of family-owned Italian joint. (This is a hard boiled detective story, after all.)

The crews chose a good rainy day to shoot, since the set included spouts for staged rain. Props and lighting was also set up alongside the forthcoming Pancito and Lefty building.

Police directing traffic said that shooting was set to continue into late afternoon. Little Jack's Tavern said they were closed for today only for filming.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Casting Call: Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 14, 2017, 11:55:41

Here's an interesting casting call for Mr Mercedes. Please note that it contains spoilers though so read at your own risk.


Extras casting call for the Charleston filming of "Mr. Mercedes"
Posted: 2/13/2017

MR. MERCEDES, the TV series based off the Stephen King Novel, is seeking over a 100 PAID Extras for a Job Fair Massacre scene.

Adult Males and Females (18 yrs & up) are needed for filming - Wednesday, February 22nd thru late morning of Saturday, February 25th. These scenes will be filmed dusk till dawn each date.

Filming in the North Charleston, SC area.

Only those available ALL 3 dates and comfortable with the hours needed should submit for this filming request.

Those available and interested in being considered should submit a current photo (which can be taken with a cell phone, name, phone, age, height/weight, clothing sizes, color/make/model/year vehicle you drive and City/State you reside.

Submissions should be sent to mrmercedesrequest@gmail.com with heading being 3 Dates Avail.

Production is also in need those with vehicles from 1995 - 2009. Anyone with such vehicles may be needed for 4 dates of filming - Tuesday, February 21st thru late morning of Saturday, February 25th.

Those familiar with the Mr. Mercedes novel will understand the importance of this filming sequence is to the series.

Mr Mercedes Continues Filming in Charleston

Posted: February 14, 2017, 08:43:20

Mr Mercedes continues filming in Charleston.



Many people in Charleston have posted about production crews in the area over the last few weeks.

“I think people, for the most part, enjoy these productions,” said Linda Lee, President of the Carolina Film Alliance. “It brings money into the community, certainly the neighborhoods where they’re actually being filmed.”

Thursday Beau Schuling, the publicist for the production, said crews will be filming in the greater Charleston area through May.

Schuling said filming is happening at sites all over area including Wagener Terrace/Hampton Park, Park Circle, the Cooper River Pier, and the International Longshoremen’s Association Hall on Morrison Drive.

One of the major production sites is in Goose Creek off of Red Bank Road.

Here are a few articles about it with photos.

Daily Disruption
Live 5 News

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Another Clip From The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 9, 2017, 10:07:37

Here is a clip from the set of Mr Mercedes.



And some photos...


Filming Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 8, 2017, 08:29:52

Here is yet another photo from the set of Mr Mercedes.

Mr Mercedes Filming In Goose Creek

Posted: February 7, 2017, 11:27:02

On Instagram mr_mercedestv is keeping us up to date with the filming of Mr Mercedes. In his last post he mentions that they will film in Goose Creek the upcoming days. So, if anyone is in the area, keep an eye open for them and also, take pictures and send to me.


Mr Mercedes is being set up to be filmed in Goose Creek right now. Signs say emergency parking only after 6am 02/07 so it will film tomorrow. A store between Food Lion and Mona’s Wings on Red Bank Rd has been being worked on for about a month.

New Photo From Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: February 7, 2017, 09:17:42

New photo from the set of Mr Mercedes.

More From The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 3, 2017, 12:02:58

Here are two more photos from the set of Mr Mercedes.



From The Set Of Mr Mercedes

Posted: February 3, 2017, 11:26:33

Holy Cinema reports from the set of Mr Mercedes.


After seeing crew signs and production trucks scattered around the upper peninsula the past few weeks, we ran across the filming of the Mr. Mercedes TV series on Sans Souci Street today in North Central. The show is based on the Stephen King detective novel trilogy.

The crew has been filming a few days at a time over the past few weeks, setting up shop downtown at a couple of different locales. Trucks and crews have been seen staging at the Charleston Rifle Club off Heriot Street.



If anyone of you live there or close by, go take photos and send them to me.

Read the entire article here.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Clip From Mr Mercedes Set

Posted: January 31, 2017, 11:27:13

Here is a clip from the set of Mr Mercedes.


Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Mr Mercedes Set To Premiere This Fall

Posted: January 31, 2017, 09:18:00

Production on the 10-episode show from Sonar Entertainment is underway in Charleston, SC and according to this article the premiere is slated for this fall. Casting for Mr Mercedes is coming together. Here is a list of what we know so far.

Brendan Gleeson (Detective Bill Hodges)
Harry Treadaway (Brady Hartsfield)
Jharrel Jerome (Jerome Robinson)
Justine Lupe (Holly Gibney)


Scott Lawrence (Detective Peter Dixon)
Robert Stanton (Anthony “Robi” Frobisher)
Ann Cusack (Olivia Trelawney)
Mary-Louise Parker (Janey Patterson)
Holland Taylor (Ida Silver)
Kelly Lynch (Deborah Hartsfield)
Breeda Wool (Lou Linklatter)

Holly Gibney In Mr Mercedes Cast

Posted: January 28, 2017, 01:32:47

Justine Lupe will play Holly Gibney in the movie version of Mr Mercedes, the younger cousin of Janey and Olivia who has some “issues”: OCD, synesthesia, sensory processing disorder. But she’s also terribly observant, refreshingly unfiltered and unaware of her innocence, which is oddly endearing.


Read more here.

Mary-Louise Parker Plays Janey Patterson

Posted: January 25, 2017, 00:35:19

Mary-Louise Parker plays Janey Patterson in Mr Mercedes. Janey is the younger sister of the late Olivia Trelawney.

Read more here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Casting News For Mr Mercedes

Posted: January 20, 2017, 21:41:59

Here are some casting news for Mr Mercedes.

Jharrel Jerome will play Jerome Robinson and Holland Taylor will replace Ann-Margret in the role of the prickly, outspoken, self-serving Ida Silver who is the next-door neighbor of Hodges.


Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Mr Mercedes: TV Series Faithful to the Book?

Posted: January 10, 2017, 12:50:55

Are the details in the Mr Mercedes casting call an indication that the adaptation will be faithful to the book?


The Berkeley Independent reports that an extras casting call for Mr. Mercedes, the next Stephen King work to be adapted to the screen, has finally gone out. What is especially interesting about the call is how specific its requests are. In fact, the level of detail in the casting call may suggest a few things about the plot of the adaptation and how faithfully it will adhere to the Stephen King-penned hardboiled crime thriller it is based on.

Read the article here.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Mr Mercedes Filming Soon

Posted: January 9, 2017, 12:29:08

Mr Mercedes is gearing up to start filming. We have confirmation from this casting call that they will be shooting in the Charleston area the week of February 21-24.


Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is looking for paid extras of "all ages ethnicities and types" for a 10-episode television series being shot in the Charleston area this month.

Casting directors are also looking for "a set of twins," Caucasian babies (preferably girls) 7-9 months of age.

Interested actors should be available for filming multiple days and nights the week of February 21-24.

They're also looking for several real police officers, EMTs/ paramedics and firemen as well as anyone who owns a vehicle made between 1990 and 2011.

Interested parties can visit the Casting Facebook page for more information as well as updated casting needs.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Casting Call For Mr Mercedes

Posted: December 24, 2016, 01:02:20

Casting Call for Mr Mercedes. Infant Twins and Drivers with Cars older than 2009


Production Description

Casting the Audience Network 10-part TV series "Mr. Mercedes," starring Brendan Gleeson, and based on the novel by Stephen King. Project description: "Centers on a demented killer who taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again. Project will premiere in 2018 on Audience Network, a joint venture of AT&T and DirecTV."

Check it out here and here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma.

Ann-Margret Cast In Mr Mercedes

Posted: December 22, 2016, 22:51:13

Ann-Margret has been cast in Mr Mercedes and will play the next-door neighbor of Bill Hodges.


Ann-Margret will play will play Ida Silver, the next-door neighbor of Gleeson's Det. Bill Hodges. Ida doesn't miss much and is a real piece of work: prickly, outspoken, self-serving, intimidating and vulnerable.

Best known for film roles such as Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, Tommy and Grumpy Old Men, Ann-Margret's TV credits include Ray Donovan, CSI and Law & Order: SVU, for which she won an Emmy. She is repped by ICM and AM Productions & Management.


Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Deborah Hartsfield In Mr Mercedes Cast

Posted: December 14, 2016, 08:43:41

Deadline reports that Kelly Lynch has been cast in Mr Mercedes.


Kelly Lynch has landed a key role in Mr. Mercedes, AT&T Audience Network’s upcoming drama series. Lynch will play Deborah Hartsfield, Brady Hartsfield's complicated mother. Despite her troubles, Deborah tries to have a normal relationship with her deeply troubled son but she is rarely successful.

Great casting if you ask me.

Mr Mercedes To Film In Charleston

Posted: December 7, 2016, 10:49:02

Mr Mercedes is going to be filmed in Charleston.


Stephen King's 2014 novel "Mr Mercedes," a police thriller and the first of the best-selling author's Bill Hodges Trilogy, will be made into a 10-episode TV series to be shot in Charleston starting early next year.

The book was adapted by showrunner David E. Kelley and produced by Sonar Entertainment, according to the Hollywood Reporter. It will star Brendan Gleeson (HBO's "Into the Storm") and premier in 2018 on DirecTV and AT7T Uverse. Executive producers are Kelley and Jack Bender.

The production team currently is looking for background extras and stand-ins. For information, go to their site.


Thanks to Dimitris Tso

Harry Treadaway To Replace Yelchin In Mr Mercedes

Posted: October 14, 2016, 14:57:16

Mr Mercedes series is moving forward. Harry Treadaway will replace the late Anton Yelchin as Brady Hartsfield. The series is slated for a 2018 debut on DirecTV and AT&T U-verse.


David E. Kelley's series adaptation of Mr. Mercedes is moving forward.

The forthcoming AT&T Audience Network drama has tapped Penny Dreadful grad Harry Treadaway to replace the late Anton Yelchin, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Treadaway will play Brady Hartsfield, a mentally deranged ice cream truck driver and IT worker who is secretly the Mercedes Killer. He will star opposite Brendan Gleeson, who will portray Detective Bill Hodges, a retired cop driven out of retirement when an old nemesis reappears.

The adaptation received a straight-to-series order in May with Yelchin and Gleeson attached. However, the Star Trek actor was tragically killed in a car accident the following month. He was 27 years old.

Kelley will serve as showrunner on the series, which is being produced by Sonar Entertainment. Jack Bender (Lost) is set to direct. The duo will executive produce with Temple Hill Entertainment's Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. Mr. Mercedes is slated for a 2018 debut on DirecTV and AT&T U-verse.

Read more here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Test Your Knowledge

Posted: June 3, 2016, 09:08:54

How well do you know the Bill Hodges Trilogy? Take the test here.

King's Choice For Holly

Posted: May 26, 2016, 16:06:03

From the moderator of King's board about who King would like to see play Holly Gibney in Mr Mercedes:


Steve's choice for Holly has always been Mary Lynn Rajskub, who I think would be great in that part. Will be interesting to see if that works out.


I think she would be perfect!

Mr Mercedes TV Series Set For 2018

Posted: May 26, 2016, 00:24:14

Hollywood Reporter reports that the TV Series will run as a 10-episode series on AT&T's Audience Network. David E. Kelley (Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, The Practice) and Jack Bender (Lost, Under the Dome) will executive produce the series, with the former set to write the first episode and serve as showrunner.

Brendan Gleeson and Anton Yelchin have been tapped to star in the drama produced as Detective Bill Hodges and Brady Hartsfield. No word on other casting yet.


Thanks to Rick Urban

Bad News For Mr Mercedes TV Show

Posted: May 23, 2016, 12:14:11

When asked about the status on the Mr Mercedes TV show the moderator of King’s board had the following to say.


The last I heard from Stephen a month or so ago was that it had been back-burnered so don't expect to see it anytime soon.

David E. Kelly to Script Mr Mercedes

Posted: January 14, 2015, 00:36:56

Here is an update about the limited TV series based on Mr Mercedes. We know from earlier that the plan is to do 10-episodes. No word on when we can expect to see it yet though.


David E. Kelley is plotting his return to the small screen.

The prolific producer, who most recently showran CBS' The Crazy Ones, has signed on to adapt Stephen King's best-selling novel Mr. Mercedes as a limited series.

Sonar Entertainment will package the drama as a limited series, with Kelley (Boston Legal, The Practice) attached to pen the script. Lost's Jack Bender will direct and exec produce alongside Kelley, Temple Hill Entertainment's Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, and Sonar's Gene Stein. The project marks a reunion for King and Bender, who most recently teamed on CBS' summer drama Under the Dome.

Read the entire article here.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

Mr Mercedes To Be A 10-episode TV series

Posted: July 15, 2014, 01:50:38

The Moderator on King's official board revealed that Mr Mercedes will be turned into a 10-episode TV series with Jack Bender on the production team.

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