'Chaser' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Prime Video's sci-fi series
Show name: Chaser
Platform: Prime Video
Date of release: April 12, 2024
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Genre: Sci-fi, Comedy
Director: Daniel Roemer
Full cast list: Gia Bay, Russ Russo, Daniel de Weldon, Haley Noel Bedocs, Scott Stoops, Hugo Nida, Eric Sparks, Daniel Roemer
'Chaser' debuted on Prime Video via pay-per-view on April 12, 2024, captivating audiences with its eight episodes, chronicling the challenges of a struggling film editor within a sci-fi narrative.
The series was a major success at International film festivals winning Best Series at both the Birmingham Film & TV Festival and Star International Film Festival in 2024. It further received nominations for Best Series, as well as nominations for Best Actor (Russ Russo), Best Supporting Actor (Daniel de Weldon), and Best Actress (Gia Bay) at Breaking TV Festival 2023, London.
'Chaser' has been produced by Zero Gravity Films and distributed by Buffalo 8. The series is directed by Daniel Roemer who has loosely based it on his short film 'The Select Fit'. He has previously made the film 'Gray' which received a special screening by Sony Pictures and was a top 20 finalist in Project Greenlight, handpicked from over 12,000 entries by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
What is the plot of 'Chaser'?
'Chaser' is about a film editor Eddi Sebastian (Russ Russo) who is currently struggling and frustrated with his life and work. In what turns out to be a life-changing moment, Eddi discovers a mysterious software that allows him to edit the last 24 hours of his life.
Through the course of this series, Eddi goes deeper into the realms of a new mysterious world which is partly his creation. With every editing decision he takes, he faces dark compounding consequences.
The series can be described as cerebral science fiction, something along the lines of 'Dune: Part 2' and '3 Body Problem'.
Main cast of 'Chaser'
Russ Russo
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Russ Russo is an actor who is known for his work in 'Catch Hell', the short film 'Victim No. Six', NBC's 'Revolution', and 'An Act of War'.
Russ is a trained actor who has studied Alexander, Meisner, Stella Adler, Lee Strausberg, and Method acting. He played a lead role in Clifford Oddet's classic 'Awake & Sing'.
An actor committed to his craft, Russ once gained 30 lbs. of muscle for the role of Irish Jonah Joe in 'The Land of College Prophets'.
Gia Bay
Gia Bay is an actor born in Toronto and worked extensively in theatre honing her dramatic skills. She is known for her versatile performances and for immersing herself in every role she portrays.
Her breakout role came in the form of 'Diggstown' where she played the role of Chozanne Lopez. She hasn't looked back since and has portrayed a variety of roles in multiple genres.
She is trained in various techniques of acting and has developed a unique style of her own to resonate with her audiences.
Daniel de Weldon
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Daniel DeWeldon is an actor trained under the legendary Uta Hagen and mentored by Al Pacino. His performance as Jason in the critically acclaimed film 'Anonymous 616' won him awards at various film festivals.
Daniel's performance in the play 'Danny & The Deep Blue Sea' won him 15 Critics Choice awards and earned him praise from critics. He then portrayed Tennessee Williams in 'Kingdom of Earth'.
Daniel is known for his versatile performances and adaptability.
How to stream 'Chaser'
'Chaser is available for streaming on Prime Video. Don't have Prime Video?
The streaming platform requires a monthly membership fee of $14.99 or a yearly fee of $139. Furthermore, students may get a package for $7.49 per month or $69 per year.
'Chaser' trailer
'Chaser' is streaming on Prime Video on a pay-per-view basis from April 12, 2024
