ZOMBOAT!

About ZOMBOAT!

In the TV series ZOMBOAT! released in 2019, Zombies have overrun the city of Birmingham and the only escape for the sisters Kat and Jo, unlikely companions Sunny and Amar, is to head for the canal. The series follows their wild journey using a stolen narrowboat through the Midlands along the canal.

Making / Production

The television series was created by Adam Miller, Will Hartley and Liz Doran. It was produced by Kudos and first aired on ITV2 and Hulu in 2019. The show was set and filmed in both Birmingham and Worcester, United Kingdom. The show presents a unique blend of comic horror and buddy movie elements, with its locales adding to its distinct British appeal.

Actors

• Leah Brotherhead as Kat: Leah plays the character of Kat, a astute strategist coping with the apocalypse.
• Cara Theobold as Jo: Cara portrays Jo, Kat's carefree and emotional sister.
• Hamza Jeetooa as Sunny: Hamza plays Sunny, a medical student thrown into the zombie outbreak.
• Ryan McKen as Amar: Ryan portrays Amar, a bold friend of Sunny's, who doesn't shy away from taking risks.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• ZOMBOAT! is predominantly set on a narrowboat, a type of boat specific to the UK.
• The show's creators, Adam Miller and Will Hartley, are both renowned for their work in comedy and horror genres, which gives ZOMBOAT! its unique mix of horror and humor.
• Even though it's set during a Zombie Apocalypse, ZOMBOAT! tends to focus more on character relationships and interplay than the horror of the situation.

Quotes

• "You know what's worse than being stuck in a zombie apocalypse? Being stuck in a boat in a zombie apocalypse." - Kat
• "The only way to kill them is with a blow to the head. The brain must be destroyed. I don't have any idea where it's located in these Brummies though." - Jo
• "We're gonna have to stick together, plan our way through this. Plan our way right out of the city." - Sunny
• "I have never driven a boat before. What's the worst that can happen?" - Amar

Music, Soundtrack

• The suspense-driven and dynamic score of ZOMBOAT! is the work of composers Paul Reeves and Jonathan Hill.
• The show's dynamic and adrenaline-laced soundtrack adds to the overall tension and excitement of the show.
• Due to the show's unique premise and style, the soundtrack also includes various popular and classic British pop songs to enhance its atmosphere.