The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion

Synopsis

The ultimate TV companion book to Good Omens, a massive new television launch on Amazon Prime Video and the BBC, written and show-run by Neil Gaiman and adapted from the internationally beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

'[It was] absurdly good fun...Terry charged Neil with getting it made, almost as his deathbed wish, so it's a real labour of love' - David Tennant

In the beginning there was a book written by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman about the forces of good and evil coming together to prevent the apocalypse, scheduled to happen on a Saturday just after tea.

Now, that internationally beloved novel has been transformed into six hour-long episodes of some of the most creative and ambitious television ever made. Written and show-run by Neil Gaiman and directed by Douglas Mackinnon, this BBC Studios creation brings Good Omens spectacularly to life, through a cast that includes David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson, Josie Lawrence, Derek Jacobi, Nick Offerman, Jack Whitehall and Adria Arjona.

Keep calm, because The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion is your ultimate guide to navigating Armageddon. Through character profiles and in-depth interviews with the stars and the crew, stunning behind-the-scenes and stills photography of the cast and locations, and a fascinating insight into costume boards and set designs, you will discover the feats of creativity and mind-boggling techniques that have gone into bringing an angel, a demon, and the Antichrist to the screens of people everywhere. This book will take you inside the world of Heaven and Hell (and Tadfield) and is set to shatter coffee tables around the world.

Summary

Chapter 1: Backstory

* Explores the origins of the "Good Omens" novel and its subsequent adaptation as a TV series.
* Examines the creative team behind the project, including Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (authors of the novel), Douglas Mackinnon (director), and David Tennant and Michael Sheen (lead actors).
* Real example: Neil Gaiman's experience working on the "Doctor Who" series prepared him to adapt the fantastical elements of "Good Omens" for the screen.

Chapter 2: Crawly and Hastur

* Focuses on the characters of Crowley (a demon) and Hastur (a powerful Duke of Hell).
* Discusses their motivations, relationships, and the challenges they face in the TV series.
* Real example: David Tennant brings his signature wit and charm to the role of Crowley, making him a sympathetic and memorable character.

Chapter 3: Aziraphale

* Examines the character of Aziraphale (an angel) and his struggles to reconcile his heavenly duties with his fondness for Earthly pleasures.
* Analyzes his relationship with Crowley and his role in the war between Heaven and Hell.
* Real example: Michael Sheen's performance as Aziraphale perfectly captures the character's warmth, humor, and vulnerability.

Chapter 4: The Antichrist

* Explores the search for the Antichrist, the child who will bring about the end of the world.
* Discusses the various candidates and the challenges they present to Crowley and Aziraphale.
* Real example: Adam Young, who plays the Antichrist, brings a surprising amount of depth and complexity to the role of the child destined to bring about the apocalypse.

Chapter 5: Armaggedon

* Details the final battle between Heaven and Hell and the consequences for humanity.
* Analyzes the themes of good and evil, free will, and the power of love.
* Real example: The series finale is a visually stunning and emotionally satisfying conclusion to the story, leaving viewers with a profound message about the futility of war and the importance of compassion.

Chapter 6: The Extras

* Provides behind-the-scenes information about the production of the TV series.
* Includes interviews with cast and crew, deleted scenes, and concept art.
* Real example: The deleted scenes reveal even more of the characters' relationships and offer insights into the development of the story.