Production Roundup August 3

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Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley reunite for a Hulu murder mystery filming in Vancouver, a Yukon-made romantic comedy celebrates an important milestone for Canadian filmmaking, and Netflix brings an all-star comedy ensemble to New York City this fall.

You Deserve to Know

Former The Vampire Diaries co-stars Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are reuniting for You Deserve to Know, a limited series in development at Hulu based on Aggie Blum Thompson’s 2025 novel of the same name. Production is slated to begin in Vancouver in August 2026, continuing British Columbia’s role as one of North America’s busiest television production hubs.

Written and executive produced by Brian Tanen (Grand Hotel), the suburban mystery centers on three neighboring couples whose seemingly idyllic friendships unravel after one husband is murdered following a Friday night dinner gathering. Dobrev and Wesley star as neighbors Gwen and Scott, whose lives become increasingly entangled as suspicion spreads through the close-knit community.

The project landed at Hulu following a competitive bidding process and is produced by Alex Cooper’s Unwell banner alongside Kapital Entertainment. Dobrev and Wesley also serve as executive producers, joined by Thompson, Aaron Kaplan, Matt Kaplan and Mina Lefevre.

For production professionals, Vancouver remains a natural choice for prestige streaming dramas thanks to its experienced crews, versatile suburban locations and competitive production incentives. The series adds to the city’s growing slate of high-profile mystery and thriller productions, with an early 2027 premiere currently anticipated..


From Me to You

Independent romantic comedy From Me to You has wrapped principal photography in Whitehorse, Yukon, becoming the territory’s first homegrown scripted feature film in more than a decade. The production marks the feature directorial debut of Yukon filmmaker Daniel Little, who co-wrote the screenplay with fellow Yukon playwright Peter Jickling.

The film follows Paul, an aspiring writer with cerebral palsy who develops feelings for his mail carrier, Nora. Hoping to see her more often, he begins writing letters to himself, creating an unconventional romantic premise rooted in humor and heartfelt emotion. Allan Dobrescu stars as Paul opposite Genevieve Doyon, with Tahmoh Penikett also appearing in the film.

Produced by Marty O’Brien, the project received support through Telefilm Canada‘s Talent to Watch program, along with funding from the Canada Media Fund, Yukon Media Development and the Disability Screen Office. The production’s commitment to authentic disability representation both in front of and behind the camera reflects a broader industry emphasis on inclusive storytelling.

For Canada’s production community, the film demonstrates the growing opportunities available outside the country’s traditional production centers. By filming entirely in Whitehorse with local creative leadership, From Me to You highlights the Yukon’s emerging filmmaking ecosystem while showcasing the region’s distinctive landscapes and talent base.


Women Like Us

Netflix is assembling an impressive ensemble for Women Like Us, a comedy that reunites Whoopi Goldberg, Jenifer Lewis, Vanessa Williams and Vivica A. Fox in a new feature scheduled to begin filming in New York City this fall.

Directed by Tasha Smith from an original screenplay by Ali Kinney, with additional writing by Tracy Oliver, the project marks the first collaboration between Higher Ground and MACRO. Producers include James Lopez and Poppy Hanks for MACRO, along with Anikah McLaren and Mark R. Wright for Higher Ground, while Michelle Obama and Charles D. King executive produce.

The production is expected to shoot over approximately one month in New York City between late September and October, taking advantage of the city’s deep crew base, extensive studio infrastructure and diverse urban locations. The project also continues Netflix’s significant investment in New York productions, which benefit from the state’s competitive film tax incentive program.

With an acclaimed cast, high-profile producing partners and a creative team led by Smith and Oliver, Women Like Us is positioned as one of the more notable comedy productions heading into principal photography later this year.

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