A Wilderness of Error (TV series)

*A Wilderness of Error*
A Wilderness of Error
Genre	Documentary; True crime;
Based on	A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald; by Errol Morris
Written by	Andrew Jarecki; Marc Smerling; Zac Stuart-Pontier;
Directed by	Marc Smerling
Starring	Clay Boulware; John Morgan; Logan Stearns; Roger Hervas; Bryan King; Gina Mazzara;
Composers	Kenny Kusiak; John Kusiak;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of episodes	5
Production
Executive producers	Marc Smerling; Jason Blum; Michael Jackson; Rachael Horovitz;
Producers	Marc Smerling; Jason Blum; Scott Curtis;
Cinematography	Philipp Friesenbichler; Brian Jackson;
Production companies	Truth Media; Rachael Horovitz Prods.; Universal Content Productions; Blumhouse Productions; FXP;
Original release
Network	FX
Release	September 25 –; October 2, 2020

A Wilderness of Error is an FX documentary true crime five-part series premiered on September 25, 2020, directed by Marc Smerling.^[1]^[2] It is based on the book A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald by Errol Morris.

Premise

The series examines the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, an Army surgeon who was accused of murdering his wife and two daughters on February 17, 1970. He was convicted of the crime on August 29, 1979, and has been in prison since 1982. However, MacDonald maintains his innocence.^[3]

Cast

Main

Chris Cartusciello as Freddy Kassab
Clay Boulware as Joe McGinniss
John Morgan as Jeffrey MacDonald
Logan Stewarns as Jeffrey MacDonald
Roger Hervas as Foreman
Bryan King as Detective Prince Beasley
Gina Mazzara as Helena Stoeckley

Recurring and guest

Audrey Nita Bennett as Mildred Kassab
Catherine Dawson as Helena Stoeckley
Paul Spriggs as Jeffrey MacDonald
James Trenton as Bernie Segal
Kalyn Altmeyer Colette MacDonald
Avery Ilardi as Kimberly MacDonald
Clyde Drew as Bobby Jones
Ryan Lee Dunlab as CID Agent Mike Pickering
Vince Eisenson as CID Agent Peter Kearns
Frank Failla as Detective Butch Madden
Nick Dietz as Colonel Warren Rock
Dan Lerner as CID Chief Franz Grebner
Cliff LoBrutto as Dennis Meehan
Rashid Helper as Vernoy Kennedy
Mark Daly as William Berryhill
And Palladino as Jimmy Friar
Hugo Salazar Jr. as CID Agent Hagan Rossi
Rick J. Koch as Judge Franklin Dupree
Edwin Bacher as Eddie Sigmon
Joy Bridenbaker as Kathryn MacDonald

Episodes

No.	Title ^[4]	Original air date ^[4]	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	"Girl in a Floppy Hat"	September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)	0.284^[5]
2	"A Time of Suspicion"	September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)	0.162^[5]
3	"Should the Jury Find..."	September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25)	0.162^[5]
4	"When a Narrative Becomes Reality"	October 2, 2020 (2020-10-02)	0.260^[6]
5	"A Wilderness of Error"	October 2, 2020 (2020-10-02)	0.193^[6]

Production

In April 2020, Academy Award-nominated film producer Marc Smerling served as director for the series.^[3]

Release

A Wilderness of Error premiered on FX on September 25, 2020.^[2] The first official trailer was released by FX on July 30, 2020.^[7] It was released internationally on Disney + as Star Original Series.

References

^ "FX Sets Premiere Date for "A Wilderness of Error"". The Futon Critic. July 30, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Del Rosario, Alexandra (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness Of Error': FX Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer And Art For True Crime Docuseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
^ ^a ^b N'Duka, Amanda (April 24, 2020). "Emmy Winner, 'All Good Things' Writer-Producer Marc Smerling Launches Truth Media". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
^ ^a ^b "A Wilderness of Error – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c Mitch Metcalf (September 28, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.25.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Mitch Metcalf (October 5, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
^ Nakamura, Reid (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness of Error' Trailer Revisits the Jeffrey MacDonald Triple-Murder Case 40 Years Later (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 31, 2020.

External links

[1] "FX Sets Premiere Date for "A Wilderness of Error"". The Futon Critic. July 30, 2020.

[Premiere-2] Del Rosario, Alexandra (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness Of Error': FX Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer And Art For True Crime Docuseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2020.

[Plot-3] N'Duka, Amanda (April 24, 2020). "Emmy Winner, 'All Good Things' Writer-Producer Marc Smerling Launches Truth Media". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.

[TFC-4] "A Wilderness of Error – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.

[1.01-1.02-1.03-5] Mitch Metcalf (September 28, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.25.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.

[1.04-1.05-6] Mitch Metcalf (October 5, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.

[7] Nakamura, Reid (July 30, 2020). "'A Wilderness of Error' Trailer Revisits the Jeffrey MacDonald Triple-Murder Case 40 Years Later (Video)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 31, 2020.

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