The Lake (TV series)
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The Lake is an original drama web-series that premiered on TheWB.com on August 10, 2009. From executive producer Jordan Levin (former CEO of The WB Television Network
and current head of multi-platform media company Generate) and executive producer/director Jason Priestley
(Beverly Hills, 90210
), The Lake follows four families as they spend their summer vacation around the fictional Lake Eleanor.
). Coming in with low expectations, she quickly becomes friends with a tight-knit group of teens that hang out together every summer. The recently blended family of the Knights and the Davenports make up half of this clique — Madison; Drew; their stepsister, Alexis; and their parents Claire and Dennis (Mark Totty, Joan of Arcadia
). They are joined by Ryan Welling and local Luke Campbell. Luke is also charged with covering up for his younger sister, Shelby, who is mysteriously absent from Lake Eleanor.
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
and current head of multi-platform media company Generate) and executive producer/director Jason Priestley
Jason Priestley
Jason Bradford Priestley is a Canadian-American actor and director. He is best known as the virtuous Brandon Walsh on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, a role which catapulted him to recognition in the early 1990s....
(Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
), The Lake follows four families as they spend their summer vacation around the fictional Lake Eleanor.
Plot
The Lake is seen through the eyes of Olivia Harris, a newcomer to Lake Eleanor this summer, who's staying with her aunt Leslie (Elisa Donovan, CluelessClueless (TV series)
Clueless is a television series spun off from the 1995 teen film of the same name . The series originally premiered on ABC on September 20, 1996 as a part of the TGIF lineup during its first season...
). Coming in with low expectations, she quickly becomes friends with a tight-knit group of teens that hang out together every summer. The recently blended family of the Knights and the Davenports make up half of this clique — Madison; Drew; their stepsister, Alexis; and their parents Claire and Dennis (Mark Totty, Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia is an American television fantasy/family drama telling the story of teenager Joan Girardi , who sees and speaks with God and performs tasks she is given. The series originally aired on Fridays, 8-9 p.m...
). They are joined by Ryan Welling and local Luke Campbell. Luke is also charged with covering up for his younger sister, Shelby, who is mysteriously absent from Lake Eleanor.
Cast and characters
- Samantha CopeSamantha CopeSamantha Christine Cope is an American actress.-Early life:Samantha Cope was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as an actress.-Career:...
– Alexia - Devin Crittenden – Drew
- Erica Dasher – Madison
- Heather Ann Davis – Olivia
- Robb Derringer – Jack
- Meredith Dilg – Shelby
- Elisa DonovanElisa DonovanElisa Donovan is an American actress.-Early life:Donovan was born Lisa Adaline Donovan in Poughkeepsie, New York, the daughter of Charlotte and Jack Donovan, who was a business executive. She later changed her first name to "Elisa" when she had to join the stage union, Actor's Equity, because...
– Leslie - Mim Drew – Claire
- Amy Stewart – Sondra
- Nick Thurston – Luke
- Mark Totty – Dennis
- Drew Van AckerDrew Van AckerDrew Van Acker is American actor. He starred as Ian Archer in the Cartoon Network live-action series Tower Prep and currently co-stars on Pretty Little Liars as Jason DiLaurentis.-Career:...
– Ryan - Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica Parker is an American film, television, and theater actress and producer.She is best known for her leading role as Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series Sex and the City , for which she won four Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Emmy Awards...
- Mimi