FANTASY ISLAND
A reboot of a series of the same name, and created by Liz Craft, and Sarah Fain, “Fantasy Island” is an upcoming American fantasy drama television series starring Kiara Barnes, and Roselyn Sánchez, the first season of which premieres Tuesday, August 10, 2021, on Fox.
WHAT IS “FANTASY ISLAND” ABOUT?
The official synopsis reads: “A modern drama series where any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.”
The resort is run by Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez), who set aside her own ambitions — and even the love of her life — to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful, and always charming, Elena’s calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed as a steward of this mysterious island.
Kiara Barnes stars as Ruby Akuda, who arrives on the Island with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life there, and John Gabriel Rodriquez plays Javier, a pilot who also is the head of the transportation and a jack of all trades. Bellamy Young, Dave Annable, and Odette Annable are among the guest stars.
Delving into the “what if” questions — both big and small — that keep us awake at night. Each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.