A new update has revealed the first character details about the Manifest spin-off Arrivals. According to the latest reports, the Netflix show’s filming status, new character details, and first look have been revealed.
Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery, the first spin-off from the NBC drama series Manifest, is scheduled to film in Vancouver, British Columbia, from January 19, 2027, to June 9, 2027. This will be a notable change of scenery, as Arrivals moves its story to Denver, since the original show was primarily shot in New York, where the story was set.
While the exact number of episodes this spin-off will have isn’t confirmed yet, What’s on Netflix reports that episodes run about 60 minutes each. The release date, meanwhile, hasn’t been confirmed, though the outlet says fans might see it as early as early 2028.
Meet the new characters at the center of Netflix’s Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery
Casting directors Libby Goldstein and Junie Lowry-Johnson are reportedly leading the casting, though they haven’t announced any actors yet. However, casting breakdowns offer a first look at the new ensemble at the center of Arrivals.
Among the series regulars, there’s Zoe, 27. A social worker lead, she is smart, compassionate, and courageous, and grew up in foster care, longing for a family of her own. Although she believes in the universe and horoscopes, Zoe struggles to trust others.
Then there’s Mike Deaver, in his 20s to early 30s. A former Air Force helicopter pilot who now works for the Department of Homeland Security, he’s clean-cut and morally grounded, but a past mistake still haunts him. He pairs up with Zoe.
Next is Wes, in his 50s. Though weathered and guarded, he is also described as warm, honorable, and fiercely protective of his family. He lives off the grid with Sloane and Joe. Sloane, 19, is a tough, loving, resourceful, and cautious woman who shares a close bond with Joe. She is also the victim of a pulmonary condition that requires an inhaler.
Joining the ensemble are Billy, Zoe’s wealthy, charming ex-boyfriend and a commitment-phobic playboy with a complicated past; and Selena, a strong, commanding natural leader with a history with Wes.
The recurring characters include Director Gary Bolton, a by-the-book DHS director who trusts facts, rules, and procedure; and Francisco, a hardworking family man who feels he deserves more from life and is willing to bend his morals to protect his family.
As of this writing, it’s unclear whether any of the original Manifest cast will return in Arrivals.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
