The Darkest Awakening

The Darkest Awakening is an Australian/New Zealand/American 2019 TV series loosely based on Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost and J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings. It is Zoe Tria's(known for her A Crazy EX Battle series) first live-action TV series. Filming takes place in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.

Volume 1
Entering his 2nd year of university, Luke Hemmings, along with his friends Calum Hood, Michael Clifford, Troye Sivan and Wendy Huang were about to be transferred into a university in Auckland, New Zealand. Along with another fellow 2nd -ear student Collins Key, 1st -ear students Devan Key and Shawn Mendes and 3rd -ear student Ashton Irwin.

But upon arrival in Auckland, they are all staying in a house which looks really creepy. They encountered magiial braceletsthath givs them special powers to fight the creeps. Will they get used to their new home in Auckland?

Volume 2
After coming home from Singapore, things didn't change for primary school student Annika, secondary school students Zoe, Robert, Raphael, Kan, Aidan, Jamie, Lexi, Yuto, Tanya and Ben, 1st year university students Devan, Shawn, Rena, Bindi, Brent and Bea, 2nd-year university students Calum, Justin, Collins, Troye, Luke, Niall, Michael, Wendy, Harry, Nia, Brad and Connor, 3rd-year university students Ashton, James and Tristan and university graduates Kris, Louis, and Yao.

After going back to university, things haven't changed until they'll have to go back to New Zealand. Taking everyone else with them as well. But things have changed once the team has arrived in New Zealand. After falling down once again before entering the Arch Hill Chase, they encountered an AI and they followed it until meeting Sir Simon again. They have to fight the creeps but this time with digital powers instead of mythical powers. Will they be able to get used to it?

Calum Thomas Hood
Born: January 25 1996

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Age: 23

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Calum Thomas Hood is an Australian 23-year-old student with Aquarius-themed powers and is Raphael and Zoe's older brother. He also has cystic fibrosis. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lesad them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a light blue and black suit with blue-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Justin Drew Bieber
Born: March 1 1994

Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada

Age: 25

Nationality: Canadian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian 25-year-old student with Pisces-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lesad them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a mauve and black suit with mauve-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Devan Key
Born: April 17 1998

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Age: 21

Nationality: American

Occupation: 1st Year University Student

Devan Key is an American 21-year-old student with Aries-themed powers and is Collins' younger brother. He also has cystic fibrosis. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lesad them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Collins Joseph Key
Born: May 9 1996

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Age: 23

Nationality: American

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Collins Joseph Key is an American 23-year-old student with Taurus-themed powers and is Devan's older brother. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a green and black suit with green-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Troye Sivan Mellet
Born: June 5 1995

Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Age: 24

Nationality: South African/Australian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Troye Sivan Mellet is a South African-Australian 24-year-old student with Gemini-themed powers. He also has Marfan's syndrome. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a light green and black suit with light green-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Luke Robert Hemmings
Born: July 16 1996

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Age: 23

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Luke Robert Hemmings is an Australian 23-year-old student with Cancer-themed powers. He is the leader of the team. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a white and black suit with white-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes
Born: August 8 1998

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Age: 21

Nationality: Canadian

Occupation: 1st Year University Student

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian 21-year-old student with Leo-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has an orange and black suit with orange-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Niall James Horan
Born: September 13 1994

Birthplace: Mullingar, Ireland

Age: 25

Nationality: Irish

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Niall James Horan is an Irish 25-year-old student with Virgo-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a beige and black suit with beige-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Zoe Koa Hood
Born: October 16 2006

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Ausrtralia

Age: 13

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Grade 7 Student

Zoe Koa Hood is an Australian 13-year-old student with Libra-themed powers and is Calum's younger sister and Raphael's younger twin sister. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a pink and black suit with pink-screened goggles and she can use her powers and her hair is tied up in a ponytail

Michael Gordon Clifford
Born: November 20 1995

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Ausrtralia

Age: 24

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Michael Gordon Clifford is an Australian 24-year-old student with Scorpio-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a scarlet and black suit with scarlet-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Robert Clarence Irwin
Born: December 1 2003

Birthplace: Queensland, Ausrtralia

Age: 16

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Conservationist

Robert Clarence Irwin is an Australian 16-year-old conservationist with Sagittarius-themed powers and is Bindi's younger brother. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a blue and black suit with blue-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Wendy Huang
Born: January 9 1997

Birthplace: Guangzhou, China

Age: 22

Nationality: Chinese/Australian

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Huang Wen Jie or Wendy Huang is a Chinese/Australian 22-year-old student with Capricorn-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a grey and black suit with grey-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Ashton Fletcher Irwin
Born: July 7 1994

Birthplace: Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia

Age: 25

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: 3rd Year University Student

Ashton Fletcher Irwin is an Australian 25-year-old student with Shield-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Raphael James Hood
Born: October 16 2006

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Age: 13

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Grade 7 Student

Raphael James Hood is an Australian 13-year-old student with Sword-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Kandace Emma Chan
Born: July 6, 2007

Birthplace: London, England

Age: 12

Nationality: Chinese/British

Occupation: Grade 7 Student

Kandace Emma Chan is a Chinese/British 12-year-old student with Bow and Arrow-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Aidan Paul Harney
Born: November 9 2006

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Age: 13

Nationality: American/Australian

Occupation: Grade 7 Student

Aidan Paul Harney is an American/Australian 13-year-old student with Spear-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Harry Edward Styles
Born: February 1, 1994

Birthplace: Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England

Age: 25

Nationality: British

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Harry Edward Styles is a British 25-year-old student with Club-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Nia Lovelis
Born: January 1, 1997

Birthplace: Orangetown, New York, United States

Age: 23

Nationality: American

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Nia Lovelis is an American 23-year-old student with Magic Wand-themed powers and is Rena's older sister. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Rena Lovelis
Born: April 6, 1998

Birthplace: Orangetown, New York, United States

Age: 21

Nationality: American

Occupation: 1st Year University Student

Rena Lovelis is an American 21-year-old student with Trident-themed powers and is Nia's younger sister. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Bindi Sue Irwin
Born: July 24, 1998

Birthplace: Queenstown, Australia

Age: 21

Nationality: Australian

Occupation: Conservationist

Bindi Sue Irwin is an Australian 21-year-old conversationist with Whip-themed powers and is Robert's older sister. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Bradley Will Simpson
Born: July 28, 1995

Birthplace: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England

Age: 24

Nationality: British

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Bradley Will Simpson is a British 24-year-old student with Staff-themed powers. He also has cystic fibrosis. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use her powers.

Connor Samuel John Ball
Born: March 15, 1996

Birthplace: Everdeen, Scotland

Age: 23

Nationality: Scottish

Occupation: 2nd Year University Student

Connor Samuel John Ball is a Scottish 23-year-old student with Scythe-themed powers. He also has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, nut allergy, and asthma. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use her powers.

Jamie Frankland
Born: November 24, 2008

Birthplace: London, England

Age: 11

Nationality: British

Occupation: Grade 6 Student

Jamie Frankland is a British 11-year-old student with Rat-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a gold and black suit with gold-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Annika Josephine Koa
Born: December 14, 2009

Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand

Age: 10

Nationality: New Zealander

Occupation: Grade 5 Student

Annika Josephine Koa is a New Zealand 10-year-old student with Ox-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a purple and black suit with purple-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Brent Austin Rivera
Born: January 9, 1998

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Age: 21

Nationality: American

Occupation: 1st Year University Student

Brent Austin Rivera is an American 21-year-old student with Tiger-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a white and black suit with white-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

Beatrice Annika Miller
Born: February 7, 1999

Birthplace: Maplewood, New Jersey, United States

Age: 20

Nationality: American

Occupation: 1st Year University Student

Beatrice Annika Miller is an American 20-year-old student with Bunny-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a baby blue and black suit with baby blue-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Alexa Brooke Rivera
Born: June 7, 2001

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Age: 18

Nationality: American

Occupation: High School Student

Alexa Brooke Rivera is an American 18-year-old student with Snake-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of a sudden. They soon met an AI who leads them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a green and black suit with green-screened goggles and she can use her powers.

Kris Wu
Born: November 6, 1990

Birthplace: Guangzhou, China

Age: 29

Nationality: Chinese/Canadian

Occupation: University Graduate

Wu Yi Fan or Kris Wu is a Chinese/Canadian 29-year-old student with Horse-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a yellow and black suit with yellow-screened goggles and he can use his powers.

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Louis William Tomlinson
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Born: December 24 1991
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Birthplace: Doncaster, West Yorkshire, England
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Age: 28
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Nationality: British
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Occupation: University Graduate
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Yao Ming
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Born: September 12 1980
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Birthplace: Shanghai, China
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Age: 39
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Nationality: Chinese
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Occupation: Administrator
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=== Yao Ming is a Chinese 39-year-old administrator with Monkey-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a blue and black suit with blue-screened goggles and he can use his powers. ===

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Yuto Hugo Yoshida
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Born: October 6 2005
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Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
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Age: 14
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Nationality: Japanese/Canadian/Australian
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Occupation: Grade 8 Student
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=== Yuto Hugo Yoshida is a Japanese/Canadian/Australian 14-year-old student with Rooster-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a brown and black suit with brown-screened goggles and he can use his powers. ===

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James Daniel McVey
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Born: April 30 1994
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Birthplace: Chester, England
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Age: 25
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Nationality: British
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Occupation: 3rd Year University Student
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=== James Daniel McVey is a British 25-year-old student with Dog-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a green and black suit with green-screened goggles and he can use his powers. ===

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Tanya Leong
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Born: November 27 2007
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Birthplace: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Age: 12
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Nationality: Chinese/Malaysian
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Occupation: Grade 6 Student
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=== Tanya Leong is a Chinese/Malaysian 12-year-old student with Pig-themed powers. When she and her peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When she activates her powers this time, she has a yellow and black suit with yellow-screened goggles and she can use her powers. ===

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Tristan Oliver Vance Evans
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Born: August 15 1994
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Birthplace: Exeter, Devon, England
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Age: 25
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Nationality: British
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Occupation: 3rd Year University Student
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=== Tristan Oliver Vance Evans is a British 25-year-old student with Nun Chuck-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers. ===

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Benjamin Azelart
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Born: January 10 2002
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Birthplace: Texas, United States
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Age: 17
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Nationality: American
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Occupation: High School Student
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=== Benjamin Azelart is an American 17-year-old student with Sai-themed powers. When he and his peers were about to enter their house in New Zealand, they were falling down all of the sudden. They soon met an AI who lead them to an office where they meet Sir Simon again. When he activates his powers this time, he has a red and black suit with red-screened goggles and he can use his powers. ===

Recurring Characters
Sir Ian McKellen as The Guardian he gave Luke, Calum, Michael, Wendy, Troye, Collins, Devan and Shawn the magical amulets and didn't give Ashton one because he didn't want to give the reason to him but to the 1st and 2nd year students. He is loosely based on Sir Simon also known as the Canterville Ghost.(first seen in Chapter 3). He is then revealed to be Sir Simon. Sir Ian McKellen also played Chase.

Cate Blanchett as Ms. Umney she welcomed Prof. Baxter and the university students to the house. She is based on the housekeeper used in The Canterville Ghost.(first seen in Chapter 3). She also played Medusa, also known as Chase's wife.

Dominic Monaghan as Professor Baxter he is Luke, Calum, Michael, Wendy, Troye, Collins, Devan and Shawn's professor and guide while in Auckland.

Harry Styles as Harry he is the former antagonist and a current ally who faked his death. It turns out that he was possessed by Chase at the end of Season 1.

Episodes
Wattpad link: https://www.wattpad.com/story/199823673-the-darkest-awakening

Development
While on a trip, Zoe Tria was thinking on reviving the 5 Seconds of Summer: Awakening franchise but this time, as a series. She sold her ideas to Warner Bros which collaborated with Screen Australia and will distribute it to ABC Television in Australia and New Zealand and Netflix worldwide. The series is stated to be inspired by The Canterville Ghost(which she read herself in elementary school) and Lord of the Rings. It is also stated that both Calum and Devan will have cystic fibrosis to connect both A Crazy EX Battle and 5 Seconds of Summer: Awakening. Filming started on September 21 2019 and ended a month later.

Casting
After cancelling 5 Seconds of Summer: Awakening, the original cast(Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Michael Clifford, Ashton Irwin, Wengie, Collins Key and Devan Key) agreed to be part of the series. Later in October, South African-Australian actor and singer, Troye Sivan is added to the cast in the prologue. Tria stated that there will be more characters as soon as the series developed like A Crazy EX Battle. Irish singer Niall Horan and Canadian singer Justin Bieber appeared in Season 1 and Zoe Tria and Raphael Lau appeared in Season 2. Gun appeared in Season 3 and Aidan Harney appeared in Season 4.

Filming
The series is filmed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for Chapter 1 and 2 and Auckland, New Zealand later in the series. Sets in Australia include the University of Sydney, Luke Hemmings' house and Sydney Airport. Sets in New Zealand are located in the outskirts of Auckland most likely in the suburb of Arch Hill.

Trivia

 * The film is loosely based on The Canterville Ghost but it is mixed with Lord of the Rings and takes place in the modern times
 * The recurring cast are well known for being in the Lord of the Rings film franchise
 * Like A Crazy EX Battle, The Darkest Awakening is a multilingual series
 * However, unlike A Crazy EX Battle which is also available in Chinese(Mandarin and Cantonese) and Japanese, The Darkest Awakening is also available in Maori though the Maori voice actors/actresses of the characters are currently unknown