HBO Max has acquired U.S. rights to One Day in October, a scripted series based on real-life accounts from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. The attack led to the country’s invasion of Gaza and spurred a war in the Middle East.
The streamer acquired the rights to the series from Fox Entertainment Global. Learn more about the series here.
What is One Day in October About?
One Day in October was created by Oded Davidoff and Daniel Finkelman, and was filmed on location in Israel.
The official logline for the series is below:
One Day in October “presents seven emotionally gripping and artistically interwoven narratives of love, courage, sacrifice, and survival. From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos. The series portrays the victims’ and survivors’ experiences of that day and is brought to life by a distinguished cast and acclaimed creative team.”
Hama militants stormed into Israel on October 7th, attacking several kibbutzes, other locations, and the Nova Music Festival, killing around 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostage.
Behind the Scenes
Fox Entertainment Studios, Israel’s Yes TV, and Moriah Media produced the series. Other than Davidoff and Finkelman, Chaya Amor, Aviv Ben-Shlush, Lee Ben-Shlush Kuperman, Fernando Szew, Jim Berk, Sheldon Rabinowitz, and Moriah Media served as executive producers.
Writers for the series include Liron Ben-Shlush, Amir Hasfari, Keren Weissman, Orit Dabush, and Yona Rozenkier.
Cast of the Series
The cast for the series includes Swell Ariel Or, Noa Kedar, Naomi Levov, Hisham Suliman, Wael Hamdoun, Yuval Semo, Avi Azulay, Naveh Tzur, Yael Abecassis, Moran Rosenblatt, Michael Aloni, Neta Roth, Sean Softi, Lior Ashkenazi, and Uri Perelman.
When Will the Series Premiere?
One Day in October premieres on October 7th on HBO Max. This is also the second anniversary of the Nova Music Festival massacre.
Bearing Witness
The series provides a glimpse into a tragic event and allows viewers to bear witness to the horrors in the Middle East. “
The tragic events on October 7th had a profound impact on all of us,” commented Fernando Szew, President and Head of Fox Entertainment Studios. “From the very beginning, we approached this sereis with the utmost care, sensitivity and urgency to ensure that the stories were told with authenticity and respect and paying homage to the victims and the heroic survivors. Oded and the incredible cast, crew and teams at Sparks Go, ZOA and Yes TV have truly created compelling storytelling that we are proud to showcase. We appreciate Moriah Media for joining us on this project and to HBO Max for giving One Day in October a platform in the U.S.”
Daniel Finkelman added, “For me, film and television have always been more than entertainment, they are a way to bear witness. These are stories of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments. In a time when truth is fragile, the most powerful thing we can do is to appeal to humanity itself. My hope is that these stories will open hearts and spark meaningful conversation.”
Check out One Day in October on HBO Max, premiering on October 7th.