The Remnants [Sci-fi Series]

[Ms. Kerry]

The Earth as humans know it today is gone. In the future aliens called Drones take the planet from the humans by inserting themselves into the bodies of people all over the world. After years of struggle most Drones believe that there are no more Free-Humans left, but that is because they do not venture out into the wilderness. Hidden in the forests of a mountain small colonies of Free-Humans manage to survive by living in caves and stealing supplies from distant towns.

On a mission for supplies a young Free-Human named Thomas Light (Milo Ventimiglia) is captured by Drones. Now his colony must decide if they want to risk staying where they are or if they should accept the offer of the nefarious Seth Darcy ( Gary Oldman), the leader of a neighboring colony. However, one member of the colony is not satisfied with leaving Thomas behind and that is his cousin, Erica Light (Mila Kunis). Erica is willing to do anything to save her cousin from having his body invaded, even if it means accepting help from an enemy. The enemy in question? A captive Drone, Carson ( Jared Padalecki), that the Free-Humans have taken from a town.

Main Cast



Erica Light (Mila Kunis)- Erica has grown up on the run from the Drones along with her father and cousin. However, her father died shortly after they met up with a group of free-humans leaving her and Thomas in their care. She is tough, passionate, loyal, and prone to rash behavior.



Carson ( Jared Padalecki)- Carson is a Drone who was put in the body of a teenage boy once earth was taken over. Years have gone by and now he is a doctor for the drones and was assigned to a group of construction workers who are in the process of building a town for new Drones on the edge of the mountains. He is smart and persistent but rather ignorant to how humans truly are and like all Drones considers them lower beings.

Re-Occurring Cast


Elijah Hamilton - Chiwetel Ejiofor


Seth Darcy- Gary Oldman


Thomas Light- Darren Criss


Allan Garrison- Jim Beaver


Jesse Franks- Sigourney Weaver

-Re-occurring cast is subject to editing-




- Sequence 1 : Arc 1 -


- Episode 1 : Let There Be Light -



- Episode 2 : Wandering Blind -


- Episode 3 : -
- Episode 4 : -
- Episode 5 : -
- Episode 6 : -

- More episodes may be added -

Creator Notes

This idea has been in my head for about a year now and I have all these notes on my computer about it but I never wanted to focus on it very much because of MYTH, which is totally my baby. However, I feel that I can successfully bring this story to life in webisode format while still putting effort into MYTH. The pitch is still in the works and I am still working on converting the story to a shorter script but I think it is going to be a lot of fun without a bunch of stress.

- Stories have been planned for multiple arcs to follow this one
- I will probably be searching for a producer on this series to read, edit, and creatively influence the story.
-The Pilot episode is almost finished at this moment.

[Amin]

I hate to bring it up... but was this inspired by you-know-who's "The Host" by any chance? It sounds very similar.

[Ms. Kerry]

I'd say my influences were more towards Animorphs. I read them all the time when I was a kid. You-know- wrote The Host which was more tolerable than her OTHER series but there are DISTINCT differences.

*edit*

After all she didn't come up with the idea originally and when I read the book I did enjoy it but I won't be drawing from her book for anything. The worlds are totally different and the alien species will not be like hers at all, like I said they were influenced more by "The Yeerks"from Animorphs or the aliens from "V". The Host was told from the point of view of the Alien but this is more about the the humans surviving and will deal a lot more with that in later arcs and even less with the alien society.

[Jamison]

I try my best to stay away from anything "she-who-must-not-be-named" related, so I didn't see similarities between your pitch, and "The Host," because I haven't researched the book.

Putting that aside, and focusing on "The Remnants," I've got to say that I like the concept. Science Fiction is definitely my favorite genre to work with, and read, and not many sci-fi series' have been pitched to this network. So that, in and of itself, is awesome.

There's something appealing about the world you've set up. It's got me wanting to know more, and that's always a great thing. I can see a bit of "V" here, definitely, but you've obviously got your own, original themes thrown into the mix as well. I really like it

Your two lead characters are cool. It'd be interesting to see how the free-humans and drones operate, from both perspectives. This looks like it has some promise, so I'm excited to see what you do with it! And, it's a webisode series, so YAY! Gotta love webisodes.

Good luck!

[Ms. Kerry]

I have read pretty much everything by "she who must not be named" because I was forced into it. I dislike with a burning passion everything to do with her vampires.

Thank you so much for the support Chris and the pitch will be moving ahead soon! I like the characters a lot and the side characters will be fun too even though we don't see as much of them.

I am a total Sci-fi fan too and I am very excited to finally be putting this idea on to the VPN. I only hope that I can cram all my thoughts for the show into a shorter script. XD

[Deleted]

This sounds interesting and I love your two lead characters (and their actors!). Good luck in adapting your your script and ideas into the shorter webisode format. You mentioned needing a producer to look over things for you, so if you need help do not hesitate to ask. I would love to start helping out some of the writers here at theVPN.

Also, random question, but I saw that you related your story more towards Animorphs rather than The Host; so does this story have any connection to K.A. Applegate's other series also title The Remnants? I have the first book in the series on my bookshelf but have never read it, but was curious after you made the comparison to her other series.

[Ms. Kerry]

Oh my gosh...She TOTALLY DOES HAVE A SERIES NAMED THAT!! No it isn't connected in the slightest I didn't even intend for that to happen....That is awkward.

So uhm embarrassment aside....yeah no connection to her other series I never read it at all. The reason I titled it "Remnants" was because it sounded good and the meaning of it being the remainder and all. I thought it sounded hauntingly cool.

Thanks for the support Cadamdale (I know your name is Chris but I don't wanna confuse myself.) I worked hard to find two leading actors I loved. Mila is so BA I had to use her...and ask any of my friends they can tell you my obsession with Jared Padalecki *fans self*

I would definitely like to find new people to help and we can talk about collaborating. I'd prefer to discuss the possibility of it on some kind of instant messaging.

[Deleted]

I am sorry that I caused an embarrassment moment, that was not my intention at all! Just wanted to know if they were connect because I had not read the series either. Good luck!

[Jamison]

Oh, really? Another Chris on the board Coool! haha! Though you may be a Christopher, while I'm a Christian... which I really hate my parents for but -- anyways, off topic

Also Kerry, if you need any help with the sci-fi elements for the show, I'd be more than willing to lend a hand, as well.

[The Doctor]

Are you guys talking about Voldemort OR Stephanie Meyer?haha

[Ms. Kerry]

*HISS* YOU SAID THE EVIL NAME!

And thank you so much Chris!! I will definitely come to you if I need help with the creative process.

[Ms. Kerry]

Jan 9, 2012 20:38:13 GMT -6 Christopher Hensley said:

I am sorry that I caused an embarrassment moment, that was not my intention at all! Just wanted to know if they were connect because I had not read the series either. Good luck!

No it is okay. I'm sure most titles have been used before it is just weird that I mentioned Animorphs and there is was.

[Ms. Kerry]

Update: Posted an Episode Guide! For right now there are six episodes but there may be more. We will see after I write a few more. Right now the Pilot "Let There Be Light" is done and is in the editing process.

[Jamison]

Looking forward to the pilot xD

[Ms. Kerry]

It will probably be a few more days before it is up. I use my sister as an editor because I don't have a producer and she has a lot of stress going on with interviews for grad-school. However, I have begun the second episode even though the first isn't done yet. The whole situation just reminds me I REALLY need a producer who will be able to edit for me and let me bounce ideas off them to make sure things work.

[Forgetful Lucy]

Very interesting story. I am kinda looking forward to this. Mila Kunis is like.. ultra fav. So great cast choice too! Good luck on the writing and editing processes! <3

[Ms. Kerry]

I got bored around 2 am and started looking at Vegas Pro tutorials. This is what I have accomplished XD.

[Amin]

^... Oh my god, how did you do that smoke-thingie? O: