Update: Motherland starts filming a little later than earlier reported.
Freeform pilot Motherland is expected to film in Vancouver this summer, starting July 9th.
What’s it about?
In an alternate America, gender and power are reversed, with women on the military front lines not men. Amd in another twist, their weapons are supernatural not guns and bullets. The pilot follows three women from basic training in combat magic into deployment at Fort Salem against powerful witch terrorists known as The Spree.
To be cast: Abigail (whose mother is a decorated general), Tally (whose own mother doesn’t want her to have anything to do with the military) & Raelle (who’s outraged at her own mother’s death while serving).
From Claws creator Eliot Laurence and Gary Sanchez Productions, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay from Funny or Die are two of the producers, along with Kevin Messick.
Steve Adelson is directing.
Motherland is expected to film from July 9th to 26th in metro Vancouver.
Sources: Deadline: Hollywood, Production Weekly. BC Production List.
