“Jones”
ORF-Enterprise has secured international distribution to Portuguese crime, investigation, and mystery series “Jones” that promises to capture audiences with its unique storytelling and intriguing plot twists.
Created and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruno Gascon, and produced by renowned boutique production company Caracol Studios in Portugal, the series is set to redefine the genre with its innovative narrative and compelling characters. “Jones” will be broadcast on RTP in Portugal, with filming scheduled for last semester 2025.
“We are excited to be trusted with the global rollout of a series highlight ‘Made in Europe’, affirming our commitment to provide high-quality entertainment to buyers and respectively audiences worldwide”, Marion Camus-Oberdorfer, Director Acquisitions & Distribution Investment, ORF-Enterprise, said.
“We are thrilled to see this great series traveling around the world through ORF. RTP continues to follow a sustainable path by supporting national independent productions for both local audiences and global markets”, remarks José Fragoso, Channel Director of RTP1.
EXPLORING “JONES”
The series centers around a shocking murder during a luxurious family gathering in an exclusive location. A detective, endowed with the special ability to communicate with the dead, partners with Júlia, the sharp-witted victim, to solve her own murder.
“Nothing in 'Jones' is what it seems. The dead speak, the living lie, and the truth hides behind layers of illusion. This is a series inspired by Agatha Christie, full of suspense, eccentric characters, and dark humor”, says Bruno Gascon, the creator and director of “Jones”.
Set to be filmed in beautiful locations in Portugal, these breathtaking settings add a rich visual dimension to “Jones”. The series includes a talented cast, including José Pimentão (“1899”), Laura Dutra (“Irreversible”), and Ivo Canelas (“Glória”).
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