EXCLUSIVE: ITV’s upcoming two-part drama Lucan has added a pair of actors to its cast. I’ve learned that Alistair Petrie (Sherlock) and Michael Gould (The Bletchley Circle) have been cast in the two-parter, which is currently in production in London.
Channel 4 has closed a deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to the third season of ABC’s comedy series Suburgatory for its E4 channel.
Back in June, TVWise broke the news that Channel 4 had given the green-light to a new docudrama titled Blackout, which was being produced by Raw TV and directed by Ben Chanan. We also revealed that the project was set to explore the chaos that ensued in the first days after the national grid was destroyed. It was during this time that there was a complete breakdown of law and order and the country descended into anarchy. Channel 4 confirmed all of that and also revealed that the docudrama would air in September. Channel 4’s press release follows below…
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Channel 4 has sealed a deal with Disney Media Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to ABC’s Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. The drama series will debut on Channel 4 this Autumn, closely behind Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s premiere state-side on ABC.
Channel 4 has closed a deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution to acquire the exclusive first run UK broadcast rights to CBS’ drama series Hostages and The CW’s The 100 and The Tomorrow People. Hostages will air on Channel 4 in early 2014, while both The 100 and The Tomorrow People will air on E4.
Omari Hardwick (Dark Blue) has been cast as the lead in Starz upcoming drama series Power, which hails from Courtney Kemp Agboh and 50 Cent. Hardwick has been cast as James “Ghost” St. Patrick, a wealthy New York City nightclub owner who caters to the city’s elite.
The sixth season of ITV’s drama series Doc Martin will premiere on Monday September 2nd at 9pm, it has been announced.
The third season of Sky Living’s dramedy series Mount Pleasant will premiere on Wednesday September 11th at 9pm, it has been announced.