Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series is a fiction story about the lives of two fictional characters, Mr. Harrigan, who is a retired man living with dementia, and his phone who helps him stay connected to the world around him. I had the privilege of speaking with actor Jaeden Martell, who plays Mr. Harrigan’s Phone in the series, as well as screenwriter and director Donald Sutherland. Read on to learn more about their thoughts on playing these characters and how they collaborated to bring this story to life. The above image was used in the article and several of their social media posts, like the Facebook page, which has gained over 300k views. The idea for this story came to Donald after he received a Christmas gift from his children, who got him a toy phone like the one that he and his family had when they were growing up, which he now keeps at his bedside. After receiving this, Don began to think that a toy phone could have all sorts of other uses such as helping someone with dementia.
Do you know about the release date of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series:
This series will be released on 5 October 2022. Also, the series has been invited to the Tribeca Film Festival. The Tribeca Film Festival is an annual film festival held in New York City. Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, the festival is part of a group of events sponsored by Tribeca Enterprises. Mr. Harrigan’s Phone was filmed on location at the historic Astor House Hotel in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The hotel was built and has been a destination for famous authors like William Faulkner and Henry James. They have also welcomed musicians like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix to stay there while they were performing in the area.
Here is the plot of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series discussed:
The plot of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series is a fictitious story about two characters, Mr. Harrigan and his phone who has to use their connections and creativity to help each other out of life-threatening situations. The story starts with Mr. Harrigan receiving a phone from his granddaughter as a Christmas gift. He uses the phone to stay in touch with his family and friends, but once Mr. Harrigan moves into an assisted living facility, he struggles to recall facts about people and places, which makes it difficult for him to remember how to use the phone.
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The Name of Cast & Characters of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series:
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste · Ms. HartÂ
- Donald Sutherland · Mr. HarriganÂ
- Jaeden Martell · CraigÂ
- Joe Tippett · Craig’s Dad
- Cyrus Arnold · Kenny Yankovich
What can we expect from Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series?
We can expect to see action, comedy, drama, and suspense in this series. The story will be filled with twists and turns that will keep viewers guessing as they try to figure out how Mr. Harrigan can use his phone to help him and those around him.
What do the cast members & crew say about their roles:
Kirby Howell-Baptiste had this to say about her role in the series. “Ms. Hart’s an office assistant; she’s a hardworking professional who sells a bit of weed on the side to keep herself going.” “Mr. Harrigan is very likable; he has a lot of charm, but he’s also funny,” said Donald Sutherland about playing his character in the series.
What are some facts about Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series?
The series is made up of 13 episodes released on YouTube every Monday at 10 pm EST. These episodes cost less than $100 to produce, and the cast & crew are volunteering their time to work together to bring this story to life. The series will premiere on 5 October 2022, Thursday at 10 pm EST.
Who wrote the script for Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series?
The script for Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series was written by Donald Sutherland who also produced the series alongside Jaeden Martell, who plays Mr. Harrigan’s Phone in the series, as well as screenwriter William Manning who collaborated with both of them on this project. The above image was used in several social media posts and articles that centered around the production of this television show.Â
What is the storyline of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series?
The storyline of Mr. Harrigan’s Phone series is based on the friendship and bond that forms between Mr. Harrigan, who has dementia, and his phone, which helps him stay connected to the world around him.
