Manifest spin-off Arrivals sets Vancouver shoot, reveals characters
The Netflix spin-off will film in Vancouver from January 19 to June 9, 2027, with Zoe, Mike Deaver and Wes among the series regulars.
Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery, the first spin-off of the NBC drama Manifest, is set to film in Vancouver, British Columbia, from January 19, 2027, to June 9, 2027, according to What's on Netflix. Character details for the Netflix project have also surfaced alongside the production schedule.
The spin-off relocates the story to Denver, a shift from the original series, which was set in New York. Episodes are reported to run about 60 minutes each, though the total episode count has not been confirmed.
Series regular characters include Zoe, described as a 27-year-old social worker; Mike Deaver, a former Air Force helicopter pilot working for DHS; Wes, a man in his 50s living off the grid; Sloane, a 19-year-old with a pulmonary condition; Billy, Zoe's wealthy ex-boyfriend; and Selena, a commanding natural leader. Recurring characters include Director Gary Bolton, a by-the-book DHS director, and Francisco, a hardworking family man.
Casting directors Libby Goldstein and Junie Lowry-Johnson are reportedly leading casting, and no actors have been announced. It is unclear whether any of the original Manifest cast will return.
No release date has been confirmed, though a report says the series might arrive as early as early 2028.
Quick answers
When does the Manifest spin-off start filming?
Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery is scheduled to film in Vancouver, British Columbia, from January 19, 2027, to June 9, 2027.
When will Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery be released?
No release date has been confirmed. A report says it might arrive as early as early 2028.
Who has been cast in the Manifest spin-off?
No actors have been announced. Casting directors Libby Goldstein and Junie Lowry-Johnson are reportedly leading casting.