Wayward Pines

About Wayward Pines

Produced by M. Night Shyamalan, the TV series 'Wayward Pines' was first released in 2015. The plot revolves around a Secret Service agent Ethan Burke (played by Matt Dillon) who arrives in the quaint town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing. As he unravels the mysteries, he learns that he may never get out of this eerily perfect town alive.

Making / Production

The show was developed for television by Chad Hodge and it is based on the 'Wayward Pines' novels by Blake Crouch. The production companies involved were Blinding Edge Pictures, Chad Hodge Productions, Storyland, and FX Productions.

Actors

• Matt Dillon as Ethan Burke - The intense Secret Service agent whose quest to find two missing federal agents only leads to more questions.
• Carla Gugino as Kate Hewson - A resident of Wayward Pines whose history with Burke complicates the situation further.
• Juliette Lewis as Beverly - A bartender at the local tavern who is more than willing to lend a sympathetic ear.
• Toby Jones as Dr. Jenkins - The enigmatic psychiatrist who holds power in Wayward Pines.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The town of Wayward Pines is actually filmed in Agassiz, British Columbia.
• M. Night Shyamalan encountered the books by Blake Crouch during their adaptation phase and decided to become a producer for the show.
• The show features several references to the films and literature of the horror and thriller genres, including 'Twin Peaks' and 'The Shining'.

Awards

'Wayward Pines' was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Television Presentation in 2016.

Quotes

• "There are no crickets in Wayward Pines." - Ethan Burke
• "Do not try to leave. Do not discuss the past. The children are the future of Wayward Pines." - Secret Service orientation

Music & Soundtrack

• The eerie and enigmatic tones of the soundtrack were composed by Charlie Clouser, a frequent collaborator of the horror genre.
• The soundtrack includes a variety of orchestral and synthesized elements, creating a perfect blend of classic tension-builders and new-age ambience.