‘Who Is Erin Carter?’: Check release date, cast, plot and all you need to know about the upcoming Netflix series

The team behind The Crown is gearing up to present their latest series for Netflix, initially titled Palomino but now renamed Who Is Erin Carter? This thrilling female-led show is scheduled to start filming in September 2022. Currently, eight episodes have been ordered for the first season, as reported by Variety in February 2022. Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated series so far.

‘Who Is Erin Carter?’: Producers, creators

Jack Lothian, a talented writer, leads the production as both the writer and showrunner. Throughout the years, Lothian has been associated with several renowned TV shows, such as the widely popular ITV series Doc Martin, which is currently not available on Netflix. Additionally, he has been working on Sky One's Strike Back, once again collaborating with Left Bank Pictures.


The executive producers for the show include Andy Harries, Naula O’Leary, Rob Bullock, Jack Lothian, and Sharon Hughff. Meanwhile, Bill Eagles and Ashley Way are the directors.

Left Bank Pictures, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television, has multiple projects in development for Netflix. They are currently working on The Crown, set to return in November 2022, with a spinoff reportedly in the works as well. Lindsay Salt, formerly from Sky Drama and now no longer with Netflix, serves as the network executive for the project.

‘Who Is Erin Carter?’: Plot

"Who is Erin Carter?" follows the story of Erin Collantes, a British teacher living in Spain. Her seemingly ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes involved in a supermarket robbery. To her surprise, one of the robbers recognizes her, putting her identity at risk. As she unravels the mysteries of the town of Palomino, Erin must fight to clear her name and protect her family. Throughout the series, we will discover more about Erin's hidden past and the secrets she's determined to keep concealed. Casting details reveal that Erin is a female between 25 and 35, and a person of colour (POC), adding to the intrigue of her character. Her husband, Jordi, and daughter, Harper, play significant roles in her life, but there are lingering uncertainties surrounding her family situation.

‘Who Is Erin Carter?’: Cast

The main cast for the series has been revealed for both the upcoming filming and beyond:

Evin Ahmad (from Beyond Dreams) will portray Erin Collantes.
Sean Teale (known for Survivor) takes on the role of Jordi.
Douglas Henshall (from Shetland) will play Daniel Long.
Susannah Fielding (from This Time with Alan Partridge) will appear as Olivia.
Charlotte Vega (from Wrong Turn) is cast as Penelope.
Indica Watson will portray Harper.
Pep Ambros (from Matadero) will play Emilio.
Jake Fairbrother (known for Skyfall) is set to portray Bruno.

‘Who Is Erin Carter?’: Release date

Netflix has announced that 'Who is Erin Carter?' will be released worldwide on August 24th, 2023, along with several other exciting action projects scheduled for the rest of 2023 and 2024.

FAQs:

Q1:What is ‘Who is Erin Carter?’ about?
"Who is Erin Carter?" follows the story of Erin Collantes, a British teacher living in Spain. Her seemingly ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes involved in a supermarket robbery. To her surprise, one of the robbers recognizes her, putting her identity at risk.

Q2:Who created ‘Who is Erin Carter’?
Jack Lothian, a talented writer, leads the production as both the writer and showrunner. Throughout the years, Lothian has been associated with several renowned TV shows, such as the widely popular ITV series Doc Martin, which is currently not available on Netflix.