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Roadside Picnic

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Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In the aftermath of an extraterrestrial event, six visitation zones are created on Earth, each containing supernatural properties.

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Creators
Jack Paglen
Production companies
Sony Pictures Television, Tribune Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Pilot

Top Cast

Matthew GoodeMatthew GoodeRedrick Schuhart
W. Earl BrownW. Earl BrownBuzzard
Felisha TerrellFelisha TerrellGuta
Jack FultonJack FultonTrevor Talloway
Kenny WongKenny WongThe Creon
Alex BispingAlex BispingStevens
Chloe ColemanChloe ColemanMarie Schuhart
Tom NoonanTom NoonanDr. Kirill
Andreas ApergisAndreas ApergisThe Hamster
Tyrone BenskinTyrone BenskinLucky Carter
Deena AzizDeena AzizWalters
Nathaly ThibaultLab Scientist
Richard JutrasRichard JutrasThe Principal
Karl GraboshasKarl GraboshasWaslow
Michael LindallTender
Osi OkeraforOsi OkeraforCaptain Neuman
Ambrosio De LucaAmbrosio De LucaSchoolboy
Melissa ToussaintMelissa ToussaintPatterson
Max LaferriereMax LaferriereFour Eyes
K.C. CoombsK.C. CoombsMarie's Teacher

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