Paradise City is an American musical drama television series created by Ash Avildsen for Amazon Prime Video. It is a sequel to and continuation of American Satan (2017), and second installment in the franchise of the same name. The series premiered on March 25, 2021.
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Production
Background
In 2019, it was reported that a spin-off based on American Satan would be created, and that musicians Andy Biersack and Remington Leith would reprise their roles in the series. It also stars Bella Thorne, Ryan Hurst, and Cameron Boyce in his final role.
Development
The first teaser was released on May 1, 2020. A trailer for the series was released in December 2020.
In an interview with TheWrap, director Avildsen stated that he hoped to begin filming a second season before the end of 2021, but expressed concern over how to recast Boyce's role, who he felt was "the heartbeat for the audience." In December 2024, a second movie "American Satan II: The Beast Goes On" was announced on Instagram.
Cast
Andy Biersack as Johnny Faust, frontman of the Relentless
Remington Leith as Johnny's singing voice
Ben Bruce as Leo Donovan, a member of the Relentless
James Cassells as Dylan James, drummer for the Relentless
Booboo Stewart as Vic Lakota, guitarist in the Relentless
Bella Thorne as Lily Mayflower, bassist in the Relentless
Lzzy Hale as Lily’s singing voice
Mark Boone Junior as Elias Collins, owner of Akkadian Records
Drea de Matteo as Maya, booking agent
Ryan Hurst as Oliver Ostergaard
Fairuza Balk as Lizzie Thomas, Vivian's mother, and Faith's grandmother
Perrey Reeves as Natalie, Simon's mother
Brooke Lyons as Capricorn
Rhys Coiro as Adam Stone, the Relentless's manager
Amanda Steele as Vivian Thomas, Faith's mother
Olivia Culpo as Gretchen, Johnny Faust's girlfriend
Cameron Boyce as Simon, son of Oliver and Natalie
Hopsin as Gabriel
Reception
Alexa Sutherland of Hollywood Insider praised the series' casting and portrayal of the rock and roll Los Angeles lifestyle.