Happy Accidents and Kevin & Co co-produce "The Sanctuary" new original comedy series

LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents announces its coproduction with New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co on new original comedy series "The Sanctuary" (8x22’) developed with Warner Bros. Discovery NZ.

The series is a comedy series following Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand. After selling an innocuous app, he discovers it was sold to a Russian-affiliated private military company and can be weaponized. Hunter finds himself caught between the FBI, Russian assassins, and New Zealand’s most passionate bird conservationists. His solution? Transform his luxury island retreat into a Department of Conservation (D.O.C.) sanctuary for our feathered friends. As his private paradise becomes overrun with both birds and bird-lovers, Hunter discovers that being a billionaire on the run isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

The series is created by Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, a writing/performing duo who also go by their musical comedy alter-egos, "Two Hearts".

Holly A. Hines and Eric Jarboe, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Happy Accidents say “'The Sanctuary' is the type of big, exciting comedy with heart that we know will have a wide international appeal. In Laura and Joseph, we have two of the very best comedy writers out there and we’re thrilled to be bringing their first international series to life. Their ideas, vision and humour are evident across the episodes. And in Kevin & Co we have the perfect co-production partners whose ambitions match our own for bringing brilliant shows to the global market.”

Bronwynn Bakker, Executive Producer, and Cam Bakker, MD at Kevin & Co add “We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with Happy Accidents on 'The Sanctuary'. The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore. Their ability to blend outrageous situations with heartfelt character moments makes The Sanctuary an exciting addition to our slate, and we can't wait to showcase this truly original comedy to audiences both in New Zealand and abroad.”