National Treasure: Edge of History is an American action-adventure television series developed for the streaming service Disney+ based on, and a continuation of, the National Treasure film series.[3] It premiered on December 14, 2022.[4] The first season consists of 10 episodes, with its first two episodes available immediately upon release.[1] News broke on April 21, 2023, that the series would not be picked up for second season.[5].
Synopsis[]
Jess Valenzuela's life is turned upside down when an enigmatic stranger gives her a clue to a centuries-old treasure that might be connected to her long-dead father. Jess has a knack for solving puzzles, and her skills are put to the test as she and her friends follow a series of clues hidden in American artifacts and landmarks. But can Jess outsmart a black-market antiquities dealer in a race to find history's greatest lost treasure and unbury the truth about her family's past?[6]
Cast and characters[]
Starring:[]
- Lisette Alexis as Jess Valenzuela
- Lyndon Smith as FBI Hannah Ross
- Zuri Reed as Tasha Rivers
- Jake Austin Walker as Liam Sadusky
- Antonio Cipriano as Oren Bradley
- Jordan Rodrigues as Ethan Chao
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Billie Pearce
Special Guest Stars[]
Guest Starring[]
- Breeda Wool as Kacey Hasler
- Patrick Brennan as Nate
- Alejandro Edda as Young Rafael
- Jacob Vargas as Older Rafael
- Vannessa Vasquez as Manuela Rios
- Salena Qureshi as Meena Mishra
- Dustin Ingram as Myles Moro
- Chris Browning as Matty
- Armando Riesco as Agent Hendricks/Salazar
- Derek Russo as Sully
- Darri Ingolfsson as Dario
- Joseph D. Reitman as Maddox/The Bearded Man
- Tommy Savas as Dr. Dr. Zeke Hudson
Co-Starring[]
- Charley Koontz as Joe
- Ben Taylor as Stan
- Collin Shephard as Petty Officer Sullivan
- Tevin Marbeth as Agent Reynolds
Episodes[]
| Season | Episodes | Released Date | Premiere Episode | Finale Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10[1] | December 14, 2022 – February 8, 2023 | I'm a Ghost | Treasure Protectors |
Production[]
Development[]
In early May 2020, Jerry Bruckheimer revealed in an interview with Collider that a National Treasure television series was in the works for Disney+. The series would follow the same concept as the films with a younger cast. The script for the pilot was completed, with plotting for the story continued for the rest of the episodes.[7] In March 2021, Disney officially greenlit the series.[8] The series's title was revealed in July 2022, ahead of its panel at San Diego Comic-Con.[9]
Casting[]
In October 2021, Lisette Alexis was cast in the lead role.[10] In January 2022, Lyndon Smith, Zuri Reed, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano and Jordan Rodrigues were added to the cast[11], with Catherine Zeta-Jones joining the following month.[12] In April 2022, Justin Bartha joined the series as a guest star to reprise his role from the films.[13] On July 21, 2022 during San Diego Comic-Con, it was revealed that Harvey Keitel would also be reprising his role as Peter Sadusky, the head FBI from the first 2 movies.[14]
Filming[]
Principal photography began on February 12, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[15][16] Filming then moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in late June.[17]
Gallery[]
Promotional stills[]
BTS[]
Promotional Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Benjamin Franklin Gates is neither seen nor is his name spoken in I'm a Ghost, but he is indirectly referenced.
- First when Jess seeks out Peter Sadusky, the same FBI agent who apprehended and later befriended Gates in the National Treasure Franchise.
- Later, Sadusky is impressed by Jess' proficiency with puzzles and determination, and he notes that he "knows somebody" like her, meaning Gates without outright saying his name.
- Peter then directly quotes Gates when he says, "I've known men like him. Men who did what was considered wrong in order to do what they knew was right".
- In The Treasure Map, the second episode, Jess and Tasha turn to the FBI after Oren is kidnapped by Billie. Agent Ross thinks their wild story and obviously fake aliases are a prank, but later her curiosity is piqued and Ross consults Agent Sadusky's file.
- There, Ross finds redacted reports about the events of the films.
- Ross later confides to Agent Hendricks that Sadusky "arrested the guy who stole the Declaration of Independence," unaware that Hendricks worked with Sadusky.
External links[]
National Treasure: Edge of History on the Internet Movie Database- National Treasure: Edge of History on Wikipedia
- Watch National Treasure: Edge of History on Disney+
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ‘National Treasure’ TV Series With Latina Lead Greenlighted By Disney+; Mira Nair To Direct
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 About National Treasure: Edge of History - Writers Guild of America West
- ↑ A National Treasure Disney Plus series is in development - The Verge
- ↑ National Treasure Sequel Series Trailer Features Nod to MIA Nicolas Cage — Gets Disney+ Premiere Date - TVLine
- ↑ ‘National Treasure’ Canceled By Disney+ After One Season
- ↑ Synopsis for National Treasure: Edge of History - Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution
- ↑ Exclusive: 'National Treasure' Disney+ Series In Development - Collider
- ↑ ‘National Treasure’ Series a Go at Disney+ - Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ 'National Treasure' Series Title Revealed Ahead of SDCC - Collider
- ↑ ‘National Treasure’: Lisette Olivera To Headline Disney+ Series - Deadline
- ↑ ‘National Treasure’: Lyndon Smith, Zuri Reed, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano & Jordan Rodrigues Join Disney+ Series - Deadline
- ↑ Catherine Zeta-Jones To Star In ‘National Treasure’ Disney+ Series - Deadline
- ↑ Justin Bartha Joins Disney+’s ‘National Treasure’, Will Reprise Original Film Role For Series - Deadline
- ↑ Where to Watch National Treasure: Edge of History - Screen Rant
- ↑ Disney+'s National Treasure Series Begins Production With First Photo - Comicbook.com
- ↑ ‘National Treasure’ Disney+ Series: Set Image Reveals Filming Start for TV Adaptation - Collider
- ↑ New “National Treasure” TV series to shoot in Santa Fe - NEW MEXICO NEWS