AMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to the eight-part psychological thriller “Sanctuary” from international distributor Studiocanal. Based on the novel “The Devil’s Sanctuary” by Marie Hermanson, the drama stars Josefin Asplund (“Vikings,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) in a dual role and Matthew Modine (“Stranger Things,” “The […]
Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ direct-to-consumer SVOD service, and Shudder, the streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, today announced at San Diego Comic Con the joint acquisition of the Sky original production, “A Discovery of Witches.” The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf — the creative team behind “The Night Of,” :Doctor Who,” “Torchwood,” […]
Sundance Now, the streaming service from AMC Networks, has greenlit crime drama “Riviera” for a second season. The series, which is currently shooting on location in Nice, will be available to stream on Sundance Now in 2019. Joining the cast for season two is Alex Lanipekun (“Homeland”), Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”), Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply), Poppy Delevingne (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), Jack Fox (“Dracula”), and Grégory Fitoussi (World […]
Sundance Now, AMC Networks’ premium video streaming service, announced the greenlight of season two of its original relationship dramedy, “This Close.” The series is created, written and stars Shoshannah Stern and Josh Feldman — two real life best friends, both of whom are deaf. “This Close” will begin production on its eight-episode second season in summer […]
