'The Time Traveler's Wife': 5 things you need to know about HBO drama series

'The Time Traveler's Wife' shows the cost of what time-traveling does to a relationship
Rose Leslie and Theo James in 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (IMDb)
Rose Leslie and Theo James in 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (IMDb)

There's something so mysteriously unnerving about time travel. Although the entirety of the concept is mind-boggling in itself, the uncertainty of the fact that so much could change within a given timespan is ungodly. HBO's upcoming series, 'The Time Traveler's Wife' will throw some light onto this specific phenomenon. 

The plot of this drama series revolves around a couple's relationship being out to the ultimate test amidst time travel. Henry DeTamble (Theo James) holds to his credit a rather unique gene that allows him to involuntarily travel through time. Claire Abshire (Rose Leslie), his wife, finds difficulties coping with the changes.  

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When does 'The Time Traveler's Wife' release and where can you watch it?

'The Time Traveler's Wife' premieres on May 15, 2022, on HBO.

What is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' all about? 

The official synopsis reads, "A couple's relationship is put to the test when time travel is involved. A TV adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger's novel 'The Time Traveler's Wife'". 

Who stars in the HBO drama? 

Rose Leslie as Claire Abshire 

Scottish actress Rose rose to fain after her stellar role in the drama series, 'Downtown Abbey' as Gwen Dawson as well as the fantasy series, 'Game of Thrones' as Ygritte. Leslie received great praise and critical acclaim for her performance in 'New Town'. For 3 seasons of the CBS drama series, 'The Good Fight', she starred as Maia Rindell. 

Fun fact about Rose Leslie, she attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, for 3 years. What's more, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors and also won a BASSC certificate in stage combat. 

Rose Leslie (IMDb)

The rest of the cast includes Theo James as Henry DeTamble, Caitlin Shorey as Young Clare Abshire, Peter Graham as Mark Abshire, Jason David as Young Henry DeTamble, Barry Kolman as the orchestra conductor, Kate Siegel as Annette DeTamble, Jaime Ray Newman as Lucille Abshire, Josh Stamberg as Richard DeTamble, Taylor Richardson as Alicia Abshire, Desmin Borges as Gomez, Chelsea Frei as Ingrid, Spencer House as Jason, Michael Park as Philip Abshire, Sara Frankino as Background, Will Brill as Ben, Everleigh McDonell as Young Clare Abshire, and Marcia DeBonis as Nell. 

Showrunners 

The series is written by Steven Moffat and Audrey Niffenegger, with the director being David Nutter. 

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