August 22 (2021-08-22)– October 31, 2021 (2021-10-31)
Chapelwaite is an American horror television series loosely based on the short story “Jerusalem's Lot” by author Stephen King. It was written by Peter and Jason Filardi, and premiered on Epix on August 22, 2021, and concluded on October 31, 2021. In February 2022, the series was renewed for a second season; however, in November 2023, it was announced that MGM+ had decided not to move forward with a second season.
Premise
In 1850, following his wife's tragic death at sea aboard a whaler ship, Captain Charles Boone (Adrien Brody) and his children return to the small town of Preacher's Corners, Maine, where a dark family history haunts them until confronted.[1]
In 1850, Captain Charles Boone inherits his wealthy cousin's estate and relocates his family to small-town Maine; the Boones encounter prejudice, hostility and murder as Charles begins a dangerous journey of self-discovery.
2
"Memento Mori"
Burr Steers
Jason Filardi & Peter Filardi
August29,2021(2021-08-29)
A child in town dies of a mystery illness and on her deathbed, credits Stephen Boone; hysterical townsfolk demand that Charles dig up his cousin's grave; Charles refuses, but in private opens the grave and is shocked by what he finds.
Charles continues to hear rats behind the walls, despite assurances there are none; his search for answers leads to an insane asylum where his worst fears are realized.
Charles prepares to commit himself to the asylum for treatment but Tane discovers something disturbing in the barn that may help reveal Chapelwaite's secrets; a creepy cadre of emaciated Acolytes arrive with a message.
5
"The Prophet"
Rachel Leiterman
Jason Filardi & Peter Filardi
September26,2021(2021-09-26)
The mysterious Jakub lures Charles to Jerusalem's Lot and he discovers that his madness is connected to an ancient book; the children are stunned and betrayed when Loa finds Rebecca's secret writings about the Boone family.
6
"The Offer"
Rachel Leiterman
Scott Kosar
October3,2021(2021-10-03)
Charles is overwhelmed with grief and anger after his family is dealt a devastating blow; Stephen and Uncle Phillip come to Charles with a surprising proposition.
Overwhelmed with madness, Charles is driven to the church cemetery where he unearths a hidden book; once in his hands, he has an apocalyptic vision of the vampire future.
8
"Hold the Night"
David Frazee
Jason Filardi & Peter Filardi
October17,2021(2021-10-17)
Charles and his family defend Chapelwaite with the help of Constable Dennison and Minister Burroughs; the night tests each character to their emotional limit.
Charles and company try to enlist men in town to fight in Jerusalem's Lot and retake the book.
10
"The Keeper"
Michael Nankin
Jason Filardi & Peter Filardi
October31,2021(2021-10-31)
Jakub and his army come out of the dark and attack Charles and his fighters; Charles must make a decision to free his family of the ancient book's curse.
Production
Development
In December 2019, it was reported that Epix had given a 10-episode straight-to-series order for an adaptation of "Jerusalem's Lot", with Jason Filardi and Peter Filardi set to write, and Donald De Line producing under De Line Productions.[4] In February 2022, Epix renewed the show for a second season.[5] In November 2023, it was announced that MGM+ had decided not to move forward with the second season.[6]
Casting
In December 2019, Adrien Brody was cast in the leading role of Captain Charles Boone.[4] In March 2020, Emily Hampshire joined the cast, set to play Rebecca Morgan.[7]
Filming
Chapelwaite was set to begin production in April 2020, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but it had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming began in Halifax on July 5, 2020.[7][8]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 20 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.20/10. The website's consensus reads, "Chapelwaite's drab proceedings are stretched a bit thin over ten episodes, but those looking for an atmospheric whodunit with a few genuine frights could do worse".[13]
