Rainmaker Content has garnered sales of the second series of successful, award-winning comedy series “Staged,” as well as reporting new sales of both series to additional key broadcasters. Renewal deals for “Staged 2” have been confirmed with Hulu, ABC in Australia for TV, and to Huanxi Media Group for all rights in China, with a brand-new deal with the UK’s BritBox for series 2, which will launch on the service this month.
In addition, the company has sealed new agreements for both Season 1 and 2 with Canal+ France, DirecTV Latin America, BBC UKTV New Zealand, HOT Israel, Canal+ Poland, Russian Report, and BBC Studios Home Entertainment in the UK. “The Rainmaker team have done everything they promised and more,” Staged Producer Victor Glynn said. “The fact that the show has a worldwide following is due in no small part to their commitment, imagination, and belief in the show. All helped of course by the sheer brilliance and audacity of what we have created!”
The eight 22-minute episodes, written and directed by Simon Evans, produced and co-created by Phin Glynn, and starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen, were filmed entirely throughout two of the UK lockdowns and received rave reviews following their UK transmission. “‘Staged’ has been one of the standout comedy hits among the lockdown productions. The authentic performances of the main characters along with some stellar cameo appearances mean the series has gone from strength to strength,” Rainmaker Content Head of Sales Karen Wise, said. “We’re delighted to have been able to spread some laughter around the world at this difficult time.”
The series also stars Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg, and Lucy Eaton and other surprise guest stars. “Staged,” an Infinity Hill and GCB Films Production, features the cast of a play, the cream of the crop of acting talent – who are furloughed when their upcoming production is suddenly brought to a halt. The series follows the cast as they try their best to keep the rehearsals on track in lockdown.
The Rainmaker team have done everything they promised and more Staged Producer Victor Glynn said. The fact that the show has a worldwide following is due in no small part to their commitment, imagination, and belief in the show. All helped of course by the sheer brilliance and audacity of what we have created!” Victor Glynn Staged Producer, Rainmaker Content
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