The connection has acquired U.S. rights to the series, based on the Karl Alberg books by L.R.
This marks Foxs first green light to a scripted series co-produced with an international studio.
(On the comedy side, Fox occasionally does presentations as part of the development process.)
Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk star in Fox drama ‘Murder in a Small Town’Fox
Working within that framework has not been limiting, according to Thorn.
There are so many great writers and talent outside the U.S. Foxs efforts started well before that, Thorn said, starting with an outreach in Canada and the UK.
A British development slate is already in the pipeline and discussions with potential Australian partners are underway.
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Its only the beginning, Thorn said.
Its a joy to be doing this wonderful show with my old friends at Fox, Wachtel said.
Common issue for international series airing in the U.S. is relatability.
Based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book Karl Alberg series by the late Canadian author L.R.
Kreuk stars as Cassandra, a local librarian who becomes Albergs muse, foil and romantic interest.
Ian has done a masterful job bringing L.R.
We believe that these series can run side-by-side with U.S.-produced shows, Thorn said of the international projects.
Wright to the screen, said Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts, Co-CEOs/Producers of Sepia Films.
He is repped by Jennifer Goldhar at Characters Talent Agency and manager Perry Zimel.
Most recently, Kreuk was seen in Season 1 of Amazons seriesReacher.
She is repped by Gersh and Pacific Artists Management.
