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TOM SWIFT GENERAL DISCUSSION THREAD #2
(NEWS, MEDIA, AND SPOILERS)

TOM SWIFT TIMELINE

• October 28, 2020: Tom Swift, a Nancy Drew spinoff, is being developed at The CW per TVLine. The character will debut in a Season 2 episode of the mothership show.
• January 26, 2021: Tian Richards cast as Tom Swift per Deadline.
• May 13, 2021: Tom Swift appears in Nancy Drew episode, "The Celestial Visitor" (2x15). Levar Burton voices his AI.
• August 31, 2021: The CW officially orders the show straight-to-series. It will be a part of the 2021-2022 season. The series will be filming in Atlanta, Georgia in late January 2022.
• February 7, 2022: Ashleigh Murray cast as female lead per Deadline.
• February 17, 2022: Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones & Albert Mwangi are cast as remaining series regulars per Deadline.
• April 1, 2022: Donovin Miller cast as Tom's cousin/adoptive brother, Lino per CBR.com.
  

The series premiered on Tuesday, May 31st after an all-new episode of Superman & Lois!

Official Season 1 Description:

As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift (Tian Richards) is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with – a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him. Tackling this treacherous pursuit armed with his vast intellect, his roguish wit, and an endless supply of designer sneakers, he will also rely on his closest companions: his best friend Zenzi (Ashleigh Murray), whose unabashed and unvarnished candor keeps Tom grounded while she forges a path for herself as a business visionary; his bodyguard Isaac (Marquise Vilsón), whose fierce commitment to his chosen family is complicated by his own simmering feelings for Tom; and his AI, Barclay (voiced by LeVar Burton), whose insights and tough love have been a constant throughout Tom’s life.

At home, Tom’s relationship with his mother Lorraine (April Parker Jones) becomes conflicted as she urges him to take his father's place in elite Black society. But unbeknownst to Tom, his mother’s request is driven by deep secrets of her own. What’s more, the mysterious and dangerous Rowan (Albert Mwangi) intersects Tom’s path with hidden motivations and undeniable mutual chemistry. While Tom navigates these emotionally charged dynamics, his missions will require his genius and his flair for innovation guided by romance, friendship and the mysteries of the universe yet unsolved.

The character of Tom Swift was originally introduced to audiences in season two of NANCY DREW. The series is inspired by the Tom Swift book series that hails from Stratemeyer Syndicate, which also publishes the Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Bobbsey Twins books.

TOM SWIFT stars Tian Richards, Ashleigh Murray, Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones and Albert Mwangi, with LeVar Burton as the voice of Barclay, Tom’s AI.

TOM SWIFT is a production of CBS Studios in association with Fake Empire. TOM SWIFT was co-created by Melinda Hsu Taylor (“Nancy Drew,” “The Gifted”), Noga Landau (“Nancy Drew,” “The Magicians”) and Cameron Johnson (“Empire”). Taylor, Landau and Johnson also serve as executive producers along with Josh Schwartz (“Nancy Drew,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), Stephanie Savage (“Nancy Drew,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”), and Lis Rowinski (“Nancy Drew,” “Gossip Girl,” “Dynasty”).

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[Muffy_Simba]

TFTNT.

What's giving my stepdad issues is that large colon polyp they have to remove. Remember I mentioned an outpatient procedure? Well, his blood was low again, so he to go back in. He had an appointment with his PCP today, but he didn't even have the strength to walk. They also said he has a urine infection.

[broken crown]

I'm very sorry to hear that! I hope he feels better soon!

[gold-steps]

I hope everything's okay Muffy

[broken crown]

We will keep the vibes very positive in here!

[Muffy_Simba]

Thanks everyone. We're praying this issue can be resolved. The surgeons will discuss plans with him tomorrow. The nurse said the doctor said he [my stepdad] may have to wait a week because they have to stop some of the meds he's on.

[broken crown]

[Muffy_Simba]

Now, they're talking about doing it on Friday because the surgeon who did his other procedure switched the meds, but he will know for sure tomorrow. I want him to be okay, get released and check out Tom Swift. I really believe my parents would like this show.

[broken crown]

I think they would too! And he will!

[broken crown]

1x01 Description is out!

TUESDAY, MAY 31 SERIES PREMIERE "... And the Liftoff to Saturn" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLSV) (HDTV) SERIES PREMIERE - As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming TOM SWIFT (Tian Richards) is a man who many men would kill to be, or be with - a man with the world in the palm of his hand. But that world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena. On his whirlwind quest to unravel the truth, Tom finds himself fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale cabal hellbent on stopping him. Anton Cropper directed the episode written by Melinda Hsu Taylor & Noga Landau & Cameron Johnson (#101). Original airdate 5/31/2022.

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[gold-steps]

It sounds like they'll jump right into things with his dad disappearing.

[broken crown]

Yeah it seems like his dad goes missing pretty quickly. I remember the writers saying there were a couple of time jumps within the first episode. So that makes sense!

[broken crown]

[gold-steps]

We should start an easter egg list! Those will be fun to watch for

[broken crown]

Actually that's a good idea!

I wonder how obvious they will be...like I said in the news thread I'm picturing more like emails between the two or Tom talking about his friend Nancy.