'BlackBerry' Will Make You Nostalgic for That Tiny Keyboard
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For years, many of us had a BlackBerry and were proud of it. The first of its kind, the Blackberry was the debut smartphone, the precursor to Apple's iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy. But it wasn't long before the iconic phone crashed and burned. By January 2022, the BlackBerry ceased production and the once iconic smartphone was no more. Now, AMC's limited series BlackBerry—a repackaging of a 2023 movie of the same name—is recounting the history of the phone, from its glory days (and its memorable keyboard) to its nosedive.
Here's everything we know about the limited series, including its release date and cast.
What is BlackBerry about?
BlackBerry tells the story of the Blackberry, the world's first smartphone, from its creation and meteoric rise to its catastrophic end. The popular phone with its comically tiny keyboard once held 45% of the cell-phone market. Today, it holds 0% with the product no longer in production.
Is BlackBerry based on a book?
Blackberry is adapted from the book Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff.
Wasn't BlackBerry a movie?
Yes. BlackBerry was released as a movie earlier this year. It's now a three-part limited series which includes more than 15 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
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Meet the cast of BlackBerry
Jay Baruchel (Mike)
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Baruchel plays BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis. The actor is best known for his roles in Tropic Thunder, Goon, and for his voice work as Hiccup Haddock in the How To Train Your Dragon films.
Glen Howerton (Jim)
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Howerton is best known for his role as Dennis Reynolds in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a series he developed with creator Rob McElhenney. He also serves as an executive producer and writer on the BlackBerry series. You can also catch him in A.P. Bio and The Mindy Project.
Matt Johnson (Doug)
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Johnson serves as the director for BlackBerry as well as a co-writer.
Michael Ironside (Purdy)
Ironside has worked steadily for five decades, but is probably best known for his work in the 80s, which included roles in Top Gun, The Falcon and the Snowman and Total Recall.
Martin Donovan (Rick Brock)
Donovan most recently appeared in Firefly Lane and Archive 81, but he's best known for his roles on Weeds, Nancy Drew and Big Little Lies.
The limited series also stars Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), Saul Rubinek (Warehouse 13), Martin Donovan (Special Ops: Lioness, Weeds) and Matt Johnson (The Dirties). Johnson also directs the series.
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How can I watch BlackBerry?
The limited series will premiere on AMC Networks as well as AMC+.
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What is the BlackBerry release date?
BlackBerry will air in three parts beginning Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on AMC. Part 2 will air on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ET and Part 3 will premiere on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. All three parts will be available to stream on AMC+ on Monday, Nov. 13.
Is there a trailer for BlackBerry?
Yes, check out the official trailer for BlackBerry below.
