TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!!!! Aaron’s story arc on UNSPEAKABLE begins with tonight’s episode (1×04: Unsafe), airing Wednesday (January 30, 2019) at 9pm on CBC in Canada.

I’m both excited and apprehensive because these first 3 episodes of UNSPEAKABLE have been so emotional and I’m scared that Jim Krepke (Aaron’s character) may have me reaching for the entire box of Kleenex. He hasn’t made me cry since the BSG episode with Chief and Boomer’s Picon dream house (4×17: Someone to Watch Over Me). You better not make me cry, mister!

Tune in tonight at 9pm on CBC for my first episode of @UnspeakableCBC. I’m so excited for everyone to meet my guy Jim. He was a real man, an outstanding man, and I am honoured to have portrayed him in this special show. https://t.co/nSxEUVUz01

— Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) January 31, 2019

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If you’re in Canada you can purchase a season pass for all 8 episodes of Aaron’s new tv show UNSPEAKABLE on iTunes or you can watch it for free on CBC Gem.

For those of you in the USA it will be airing on SundanceTV. Rumour is that it will start airing in April but there’s no exact date announced as yet. Rest of the world, AMC is handling distribution but again, no announcement yet on when that will be.

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REMINDER: Aaron’s new tv series UNSPEAKABLE premieres TONIGHT (Wednesday, January 9) at 9pm on CBC in Canada.

UNSPEAKABLE is an 8-part miniseries based on the true events of the Canadian tainted blood scandal, chronicling the decades long saga of two families impacted by one of the biggest medical disasters in Canada’s history.

Aaron’s character Jim Krepke doesn’t show up until episode 4 but here’s a little teaser to get you excited to watch. Look who has scenes together ….OH MY FRAKKING GODS!!!! It’s Chief Tyrol and Daniel Jackson. This makes my fangirl heart so very happy. #BSG #StargateSG1.

NOTE: UNSPEAKABLE will be airing on SundanceTV in the USA and AMC Studios will manage worldwide distribution outside of Canada but no dates have been released as yet. I’ve heard whispers that it might be airing in April in America. But as soon as hear any official word I’ll let everyone know.

 

SHOW SYNOPSIS: In the early 1980’s, AIDS emerged and quickly became an epidemic. Those responsible for public safety failed. Thousands died. A second virus, hepatitis C, infected tens of thousands more. People were kept in the dark, afraid to speak out. Ignorance, arrogance, politics and economics all lead to betrayal, to cover-up, to scandal. Unspeakable is told from the perspective of two families caught in a tragedy that gripped a nation, as well as the doctors, nurses, corporations and bureaucracy responsible. The series follows the decades long saga as people struggled to survive, change the system and battle for compensation for those who desperately needed it.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS 1×01: EMERGENCE (1982 – 1983): In 1982, two families, the Sanders (played by Michael Shanks and Sarah Wayne Callies) and the Landrys (played by Shawn Doyle and Camille Sullivan), are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia, a genetic condition that means they depend on blood products to live. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic while others deny the urgency.

 

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REMINDER: Aaron’s new tv series UNSPEAKABLE premieres tomorrow night (January 9) at 9pm on CBC in Canada. It’s an 8-part miniseries based on the true events of the Canadian tainted blood scandal, chronicling the decades long saga of two families impacted by one of the biggest medical disasters in Canada’s history. Aaron’s character Jim Krepke doesn’t show up until episode 4 but I suggest that you watch from the first episode because it’s an important story that needs to be seen and also so that you become emotionally involved in these characters.

Here is the synopsis for the first episode …

1×01: Emergence (1982 – 1983)
In 1982, two families, the Sanders (played by Michael Shanks and Sarah Wayne Callies) and the Landrys (played by Shawn Doyle and Camille Sullivan), are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia, a genetic condition that means they depend on blood products to live. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic while others deny the urgency.

And for those that missed it in previous posts, here is the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXYjUTdPEVo

NOTE: UNSPEAKABLE will be airing on SundanceTV in the USA and AMC Studios will manage worldwide distribution outside of Canada but no dates have been released as yet. I’ve heard whispers that it might be airing in April in America. But as soon as hear any official word I’ll let everyone know.

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Here’s a NEW trailer for Aaron’s upcoming tv series UNSPEAKABLE. It’s an 8-part miniseries based on the true events of the Canadian tainted blood scandal. It will premiere on Jan 9th on CBC in Canada (I’ll post a reminder when it gets closer to the air date). It will be airing on SundanceTV in the USA and AMC Studios will manage worldwide distribution outside of Canada. Aaron plays Jim Krepke in episodes 4, 5 and 6. There are two new scenes with Aaron at time stamps 00:58 – 01:11 and 2:19 and he’s shown very briefly at time stamps 01:49 and 02:08 (these scenes were in the original trailer). I’ll post the synopsis and screen caps of him in the trailer in the comments.

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Aaron in the trailer at time stamps 00:58 – 01:11 and 2:19 (1st and 2nd images) Time stamps 01:49 and 02:08 (bottom two images) were also in the original trailer.

 

I am so incredibly proud of this show and thrilled to have been a part of this really important story. I hope everyone watches in January. @UnspeakableCBC https://t.co/Unluqh0px4

— Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) November 23, 2018

Tonight there is a screening of the pilot episode of UNSPEAKABLE for the cast and crew. So hopefully there will be some red carpet photos of Aaron taken that I can post. I asked him where it was being held and after I googled the venue I’m thinking “that place looks familiar”. It was used in the BSG episode 1×11: Colonial Day. So now I’m sending him screen caps from the episode saying “get photos of this, get photos of that”. lol.

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For those of you in CANADA there is a Facebook page for Aaron’s new tv series UNSPEAKABLE (please see previous posts for the trailer and synopsis). They have geo-blocked the page so that you can’t see it if you’re outside Canada. I’m in Australia so when I click on the link from my phone it just takes me to my news feed. If I do it from my laptop it tells me “Sorry, this content isn’t available right now. The link you followed may have expired, or the page may only be visible to an audience you’re not in”. UGH. Mother Frakkers!!!! They did the same thing with the trailer and geo-blocked it but I found away around that. And I’ll work out the FB situation too so I can share any info.

https://www.facebook.com/UnspeakableCBC/

UPDATE: I found a way around it. I can now get into their “Canada only” Facebook page for UNSPEAKABLE. So I’ll pass on anything posted on there. ~ michelle (admin)

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Here’s the trailer for Aaron’s new tv series UNSPEAKABLE. It’s an 8-part miniseries premiering on Jan 9th on CBC in Canada (I’ll post a reminder when it gets closer to the air date). AMC Studios will manage worldwide distribution outside of Canada but I believe it will be airing on SundanceTV in the USA. Aaron plays Jim Krepke in episodes 4, 5 and 6. He can be seen in the trailer very briefly at time stamps 00:55 and 1:13. I’ll post the synopsis and screen caps of him in the trailer in the comments.

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Aaron at the 00:55 time stamp in the trailer. When I visited with him in Vancouver last month he took me to this location. So I’ll post photos of that once the episode airs.

Aaron at the 01:13 time stamp in the trailer.

I am so very proud of this show & my small part of it. I’ve never rage read scripts like I did these. This will be very tough to watch, but the stories & performances are incredible, compelling, heartbreaking & pointed. I’m so excited for everyone to see this. @UnspeakableCBC https://t.co/va2au9Z78p

— Aaron Douglas (@theaarondouglas) October 24, 2018

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HOLY FRAK!!!! Sarah Wayne Callies (Sara Tancredi on PRISON BREAK and Lori Grimes on THE WALKING DEAD) is directing an episode of UNSPEAKABLE and it’s one of the episodes that Aaron is in.

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Here is an article about UNSPEAKABLE, the 8 part miniseries that Aaron Douglas is currently working on. When it airs (obviously no date as yet because they are in the middle of filming) it will air on CBC in Canada and on SundanceTv in the USA.

Synopsis: Unspeakable chronicles the emergence of HIV and Hepatitis C in Canada in the early 1980s and the tragedy that resulted after thousands of people were infected by tainted blood.

 

‘Unspeakable’: Levi Meaden, Brian Markinson, Aaron Douglas & David Lewis Round Out Cast Of CBC/Sundance Miniseries

By: Denise Petski
Date: April 30, 2018
Source: Deadline

Production is underway in Vancouver, BC, on CBC and SundanceTV’s eight-part drama miniseries Unspeakable, which chronicles the tainted blood scandal beginning in the 80’s. Rounding out the cast are Levi Meaden (Pacific Rim: Uprising, Aftermath), Brian Markinson (The Crossing, Salvation), Aaron Douglas (Dirk Gentley’s Holistic Detective Agency, Imposters) and David Lewis (The Magicians, Altered Carbon). Details of their roles are being kept under wraps.

Created by Robert C. Cooper (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis) and based on first-person experience and non-fiction books, Bad Blood by Vic Parsons and The Gift of Death by Andre Picard, Unspeakable chronicles the emergence of HIV and Hepatitis C in Canada in the early 1980s and the tragedy that resulted after thousands of people were infected by tainted blood. One of the largest medical disasters in Canadian history, the blood scandal triggered a federal inquiry and precedent-setting lawsuit resulting in billions of dollars in compensation to victims.

The project is produced by Mezo Entertainment and will be broadcast on CBC in Canada and SundanceTV in the U.S., with AMC Studios managing worldwide distribution outside of Canada.

Meaden starred opposite Joan Allen in the final season of The Killing, and has had guest starring roles on such shows as Almost Human and The 100. He’s coming off a supporting role in Universal’s Pacific Rim: Uprising and and will next be seen in Breaking-In opposite Gabrielle Union. He’s repped by Bernard Kira of BMK-ENT and Carrie Wheeler Entertainment.

Markinson most recently guest-starred in The Crossing and recurred on Salvation. He’s repped by The Characters Talent Agency.

Douglas recently recurred on Imposters and iZombie and played Gordon Rimmer on Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. He’s repped by Pacific Artists Management and Gersh.

Lewis most recently recurred on The Magicians and appeared on Altered Carbon. He’s repped by Van Gogh Talent.

“It’s so gratifying to see this project get going,” said creator and executive producer Cooper. “Across the board, the cast is truly amazing.”

A CBC and SundanceTV original series, Unspeakable is produced by Mezo Entertainment, with Cooper and Meridian Artists’ Glenn Cockburn serving as executive producers.

As mentioned previously, Aaron Douglas has landed a recurring role in the 8 part miniseries UNSPEAKABLE. Below is the Press Release announcing the casting of the main cast members.

 

CBC AND SUNDANCE TV CONFIRM CASTING FOR MINISERIES UNSPEAKABLE INCLUDING SARAH WAYNE CALLIES, SHAWN DOYLE, MICHAEL SHANKS AND CAMILLE SULLIVAN

Date: March 1, 2018
Source: AMC Press Release

 

March 1, 2018 – CBC and SundanceTV today announced casting for the dramatic eight-part miniseries UNSPEAKABLE, which chronicles the tainted blood scandal beginning in the 1980’s. Acclaimed actors Sarah Wayne Callies (Colony, The Walking Dead), Shawn Doyle (Bellevue, Big Love), Michael Shanks (Stargate SG-1, Saving Hope) and Camille Sullivan (The Disappearance, The Man in the High Castle) will lead the series. Production on UNSPEAKABLE begins spring 2018 in Vancouver, BC, for broadcast on CBC in Canada and SundanceTV in the U.S.

“First and foremost, the series is about the emotional impact this terrible tragedy had. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have such incredibly talented people committed to bringing our lead characters to life.” said Robert C. Cooper, creator and executive producer.

Created by Robert C. Cooper (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, Stargate SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis) and based on first-person experience and non-fiction books, Bad Blood by Vic Parsons and The Gift of Death by Andre Picard, UNSPEAKABLE chronicles the emergence of HIV and Hepatitis C in Canada in the early 1980s and the tragedy that resulted after thousands of people were infected by tainted blood. One of the largest medical disasters in Canadian history, the blood scandal triggered a federal inquiry and precedent-setting lawsuit resulting in billions of dollars in compensation to victims.

A CBC and SundanceTV original series, UNSPEAKABLE is produced by Mezo Entertainment, with Cooper and Meridian Artists’ Glenn Cockburn serving as executive producers. The series is a passion project for Cooper, who himself was a victim, having contracted Hepatitis C from tainted blood. The series is written by Cooper, Carl Binder, Adriana Capozzi and Lynn Coady, with Cooper and Callies set to direct episodes.

AMC Studios will manage worldwide distribution outside of Canada.

 

CAST BIOGRAPHIES:

Sarah Wayne Callies has made an indelible impression on audiences worldwide by bringing complex and unique female characters to life on screen. She was recently seen in National Geographic’s miniseries The Long Road Home, opposite Michael Kelly, Kate Bosworth, Jason Ritter, and Noel Fisher. She also currently stars on USA’s drama series Colony, opposite Josh Holloway. In addition to her projects with NatGeo and USA, Callies recently starred in the season five reboot of FOX’s critically acclaimed series Prison Break. Another notable role held from 2010-13 was starring as Lori Grimes, on the internationally renowned, record breaking series The Walking Dead. On the film front, Callies most recently starred in This Is Your Death, alongside Josh Duhamel and Giancarlo Esposito, which premiered at the SXSW film festival in March 2017. She also recently appeared in Warner Brothers’ action-packed Into the Storm, directed by Steven Quale. Other feature credits include: The Other Side of the Door, Pay the Ghost, Black November, Whisper and Benoit Phillipon’s Lullaby for Pi; where she composed and performed an original song in addition to acting opposite Rupert Friend.

Shawn Doyle can currently be seen on WGN America starring opposite Anna Paquin in CBC’s Bellevue. He recently wrapped filming a role starring opposite Keon Alexander and Genevieve Kang in UCP’s Impulse for YouTube Red as well as season three of the SyFy series The Expanse, starring opposite Thomas Jane and Steven Strait. He can also be seen on TV starring opposite Jason Momoa in Netflix’s Frontier. He was last seen in theaters starring opposite Joanne Kelley and Jason Priestley in the independent film Away From Here, directed by Justin Simms. Shawn also starred in season three of the Emmy® nominated Netflix series House of Cards, as well as season one of Fargo and USA’s Covert Affairs. Shawn starred opposite Tatiana Maslany in the Sundance hit Grown Up Movie Star, and played “Joey” (Bill Paxton’s unlucky brother) in the critically acclaimed HBO show Big Love.

Michael Shanks, after a decade-long stint as fan-favourite Dr. Daniel Jackson in sci-fi series Stargate SG-1, has gone on to star on several other hit series, TV movies, and films, including, most recently, the drama series Saving Hope which earned him a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series in 2013. Shanks has also directed three episodes of the series, after making his directing debut in 2001, directing Stargate SG-1. Shanks appeared in a three-episode arc on the Emmy Award®-winning drama 24, and recurred on the hit series Smallville, as Carter Hall (a.k.a. Hawkman). Shanks played opposite Anne Archer in the made-for-TV movie Judicial Indiscretion, and portrayed the hockey legend Gordie Howe in Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story, a role which earned him a 2014 Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Television Movie, as well as a Canadian Screen Award nomination. His other television credits include a recurring role on Burn Notice and guest-starring roles on CSI: Miami, Stargate: Atlantis, Mr. Young, Endgame, Supernatural and more. He also co-starred in the Emmy Award®-winning William H. Macy telefilm Door to Door and the film adaptation of Jack London’s Call of the Wild.

Camille Sullivan is an award-winning Canadian actress. Most recently, she was nominated for a 2018 Canadian Screen Award for her work on the miniseries The Disappearance. Sullivan has twice been nominated for Gemini Awards: once for her portrayal in the series lead role of Amy Lynch on Shattered, and then again for her portrayal of Francine Reardon in Chris Haddock’s Intelligence for CBC. She played a lead role in the drama pilot Mistresses, and other recent television credits include recurring roles on Man in the High Castle, Rookie Blue, Red Widow and Hellcats. She has guest starred on shows including Proof, Motive, Falling Skies, Combat Hospital, Alcatraz, Flashpoint and The Killing. Past film projects include the much lauded Ally Was Screaming for which she won the UBCP/ACTRA Best Actress Award for her stunning performance. Sullivan was also luminous opposite Gabrielle Rose in the heartbreaking film Birdwatcher for which she garnered another UBCP/ACTRA Best Actress Award. Another lead credit includes Carl Bessai’s multiple award-winning dramatic feature film, Normal. Her performance in Normal won her a Leo Award for Best Actress in a Feature Length Film. Other starring roles include Mount Pleasant, written and directed by Ross Weber, Mothers and Daughters, an improvised film directed by Carl Bessai for which she earned another LEO nomination. Sullivan also appeared in Bessai’s Fathers and Sons and now completes the set with Sisters and Brothers.

 

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So excited to announce this news that we’ve been holding on to for a couple of months. Aaron Douglas will be back on our tv screens in a recurring role in the 8 part miniseries UNSPEAKABLE. It will air on CBC in Canada and on SUNDANCE TV in the USA. UNSPEAKABLE stars Michael Shanks and he and Aaron do have some scenes together. Daniel Jackson and the Chief!!!!!!! ❤️ I’m not sure when it’s going to air because they haven’t even started filming yet (should start filming in April). But of course I’ll let everyone know once I have any news.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sarah-wayne-callies-michael-shanks-join-tainted-blood-scandal-miniseries-unspeakable-1089817

Synopsis: UNSPEAKABLE is inspired by the powerful true story of the Canadian tainted blood scandal.

In the early 1980’s, AIDS emerged and quickly became an epidemic. Those responsible for public safety failed. Thousands died. A second virus, hepatitis, infected tens of thousands more. People were kept in the dark, afraid to speak out. Ignorance, arrogance, politics and economics all lead to betrayal, to cover-up, to scandal. Told from the perspective of two families caught in a tragedy that gripped a nation, doctors, nurses and the corporations and bureaucracy responsible. The series follows the incredible, decades long saga as people struggled to survive, change the system, and battle for compensation for those who desperately needed it. It began as a disease that was nobody’s fault and became a catastrophe. A federal inquiry led to finger pointing and sweeping changes to the blood system. Billions of dollars in reparations were paid. Criminal charges were laid. The repercussions are still being felt today. The worst part is that it was largely preventable. We cannot forget.

Unspeakable is based on emotionally charged personal accounts as well as Andre Picard’s Gift of Death: Confronting Canada’s Tainted Blood Tragedy, Vic Parson’s Bad Blood: The Tragedy of the Canadian Tainted Blood Scandal and the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canadian Blood Tragedy lead by Justice Horace Krever.