Harlan Coben's Shelter

***Harlan Coben's Shelter*** is a 2023 American thriller series developed by Harlan Coben and Charlotte Coben for Prime Video. It is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Coben and is produced by MGM Television and Amazon Studios, being distributed by Amazon Studios. It stars Jaden Michael, Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan and Sage Linder. It premiered on August 18, 2023 on Prime Video.

On November 21, 2023, Prime Video cancelled the series after one season.

## Premise

Harlan Coben’s Shelter follows the story of Mickey Bolitar after the sudden death of his father leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community. With the help of his friends, the inventive Spoon, and secretive Ema, Mickey pulls back the sleepy facade of Kasselton to reveal a dark underground that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances, deaths, and legends----and perhaps even Mickey’s own complex family history.

## Content

### Seasons

 “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” follows the story of Mickey Bolitar after the sudden death of his father leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar, a high school junior who has to navigate his new life with a mom in rehab, a dead father, an annoying aunt, and a new school in New Jersey with a camel as its mascot.
* Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar, Mickey’s aunt and a severely Type-A prosecutor in the midst of a messy divorce. She has moved back to New Jersey to take care of her nephew, who wants nothing to do with her due to a generational family rift.
* Adrian Greensmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell, the fearless, impulsive, and chaotically knowledgeable son of Kasselton High’s head custodian, who quickly becomes one of Mickey Bolitar’s closest and most loyal friends.
* Abby Corrigan as Ema Winslow, a grungy queer kid and Kasselton High’s resident outcast who knows better than anyone how cruel high school can be–but with her dark sense of humor and wit, she is anything but a victim.
* Sage Linder as Rachel Caldwell, the intimidating and popular captain of Kasselton High’s cheer squad with a dark secret.
* Brian Altemus as Troy Taylor

## Production notes

### Development

News of the series was first announced on April 19, 2021, when Amazon Studios ordered a YA pilot based on the Harlan Coben novel “*Shelter*,” which is the first novel in Coben’s Mickey Bolitar book series. MGM has acquired the rights to all the other books in the Mickey Bolitar series as well. Should “Shelter” get ordered to series, it could go either to Amazon Prime Video or to IMDB TV. The pilot, which began filming in the summer of 2021, hails from MGM International Television Productions. Ed Decter will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Coben will also executive produce, as well Erik Barmack.

“Shelter is a compelling story that hooks you from the beginning, with a hero you love to root for in Mickey,” said Vernon Sanders, co-head of television, Amazon Studios. “We’re thrilled to team with MGM, Harlan, and Ed to bring this popular character to life on screen.” Coben is co-writing the series along with Charlotte Coben. He will also serve as showrunner and executive producer following the exit of originally announced showrunner Ed Decter. Erik Barmack is also executive producing along with MGM’s Rola Bauer. Patricia Cardoso will direct the pilot and executive produce.

On March 15, 2022, Amazon Studios gave a series order to its YA action-thriller pilot *Harlan Coben’s Shelter*, an adaptation of Coben’s Mickey Bolitar novels with Jaden Michael (*Colin in Black and White*) starring as Bolitar. The project, co-produced by MGM International Television Productions and Amazon Studios, will premiere on Prime Video. The *Shelter* pilot, written by Harlan Coben and Charlotte Coben and directed by Patricia Cardoso, wrapped filming in Coben’s home state of New Jersey at the end of 2021.

“Rich with young adult and coming-of-age themes, the story is so special because of how it resonates across all demographics, which is what Harlan does best,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television at Amazon Studios. “From the original Myron Bolitar series to Mickey’s journey of resilience and self-discovery, Harlan is a wiz at creating sharp, distinct characters and we’re thrilled to team up with him, MGM Television, and the very talented Jaden Michael, who we know will do an incredible job of bringing Mickey Bolitar to life.”

Coben serves as executive producer with MGM’s Rola Bauer overseeing the series for the studio. Charlotte Coben is a producer, and Erik Barmack is also an executive producer. Cardoso was an executive producer on the pilot. Edward Ornelas, Christina Choe, Deborah Kampmeier and Patricia Cardoso are directors for the first season.

Asecond season of *Harlan Coben's Shelter* was in active development at Amazon Studios. Production was suspected to have began in March 2023. The second season would have potentially be set around the second book: Seconds Away, in the Mickey Bolitar series.

### Filming

Production on the pilot began on August 16, 2021 in Jersey City, New Jersey and wrapped at the end of 2021. Filming for the series officially began a year later on August 17, 2022 in Jersey City and surrounding areas including Livingston, Newark, Sea Bright and Montclair. Filming concluded on November 30, 2022.

### Casting

In September 2021, Jaden Michael was cast in the lead role. In October 2021, Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan and Sage Linder joined the cast of the pilot. Brian Altemus was also cast in the pilot. In September 2022, Tovah Feldshuh, Didi Conn, Missi Pyle, Hunter Emery, Antonio Cipriano, Peter Riegert, Adrienne Barbeau, Stephanie March, Kristoffer Polaha, Samantha Bugliaro, Narci Regina, Alexa Mareka, Manuel Uriza, and Lee Aaron Rosen joined the recurring cast.

## Trivia

* The series was announced on April 19, 2021.
	+ On March 15, 2022, it was ordered to series.

## Gallery

### Promotional images

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### Videos

Harlan Coben's Shelter - Official Trailer - Prime VideoHarlan Coben's Shelter - Saga Date Announce - Prime Video
## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date, Debuts First-Look Image for Thriller Series ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ YA Drama Starring Jaden Michael Picked Up To Series For Prime Video
3. ↑ Harlan Coben's Shelter
4. ↑ ‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’, ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ & ‘With Love’ Canceled At Amazon
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Harlan Coben Amazon Studios YA Pilot ‘Shelter’ Casts Jaden Michael in Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Constance Zimmer Boards ‘Shelter’ YA Pilot at Amazon (EXCLUSIVE)
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Amazon YA Pilot ‘Shelter’ Adds Three to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Amazon Studios Orders YA Pilot Based on Harlan Coben Novel ‘Shelter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
9. ↑ Harlan Coben's Shelter - Credits
10. ↑ Production listed here.
11. ↑ PRODUCTION WEEKLY – ISSUE 1343 – THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023 / 151 LISTINGS – 35 PAGES
12. ↑ ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’: Tovah Feldshuh To Recur In Jaden Michael-Led Prime Video Series
13. ↑ ‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ Adds Missi Pyle, Stephanie March, Adrienne Barbeau, Peter Riegert, Manuel Uriza & More To Cast