The Leftovers
It has been called ‘The Departure’: a stunning global event in which more than 140 million people simply vanished. From Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof and author Tom Perrotta (on whose bestseller this is based) comes this epic drama series that focuses on the ‘leftovers’ of the town of Mapleton as they react to this inexplicable event three years later.
Starring: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Carrie Coon, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Chris Zylka, Margaret Qualley, More…
Creators, Executive Producers & Writers: Damon Lindelof & Tom Perrotta
Executive Producers: Mimi Leder, Peter Berg
Season One
Season Two
Season Three
A game changer. As a piece of art and for my career. “The Leftovers” came along when “Private Practice” was winding down. I was looking to make the jump from shiny network to gritty HBO. I could not have chosen a grittier show than this one. From the first season, where I had no language (and no makeup!) to the last season, where my character became an unlikely healer, “The Leftovers” fearlessly tackled grief, rage, cults, mystery, religion, violence, hope, and in the end …. Love. A show like no other. Showrunner (and now friend) Damon Lindelof and I walked through Central Park before beginning to shoot the pilot, and there – under generous maple trees and with no roadmap – we dreamed Laurie Garvey up. She remains with me still.
