The path to MIPCOM is making its presence felt: Escapade Media confirmed multiple sales of political thriller "Debriefing the President", produced by AR Content and StoryFirst. The 6 x 60’ 4K action drama, currently in pre-production, has been commissioned by a major US Network, with Anthony Appell from Escapade concluding deals for streaming service Crave – Canada, NRK – Norway, SVT – Sweden, YLE – Finland and DR – Denmark, with additional major territories in negotiation.
"Debriefing The President", based on John Nixon’s riveting and revealing fire-starter book of the same name, is an event limited series starring Joel Kinnaman ("For All Mankind", "House of Cards") as John Nixon, and produced by Academy Award nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky ("Leviathan", "Loveless", "Beanpole") and Leslie Greif (producer of multiple Emmy winner Hatfields & McCoys, The Offer and Walker), Stuart Manashil, Michael Kupisk, Peter Gerwe, Shelley Browning and Joel Kinnaman. The series is directed by Krzysztof Skonieczny.
Natalie Lawley, Managing Director at Escapade Media referenced the historical context of the film: “A must-watch for international viewers. This is a captivating drama which reveals the intimate story of two men at the heart of one of the 21st Century’s most formative conflicts, which would lead to significant consequences throughout the globe," commented.
Alexander Rodnyansky, four-times Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner of AR Content claims that the film will not only provide entertainment but also answers:“'Debriefing the President' is a show that would not only entertain the global audience but might provide some answers to the most discussed issues that face the world today. It is both a nuanced drama about two people from very different cultural backgrounds and experience and a gripping thriller that is sure to captivate the viewers," stated.
"Debriefing The President" is a story about a man’s relentless quest for truth, a nation’s messy campaign of revenge, and the bonds between fathers and sons. We recently marked the 20th Anniversary of the United States’ ill-fated invasion of Iraq, a campaign that plunged the region into chaos for generations to come. In 2003, CIA analyst John Nixon became the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein. During their time together, Nixon began to understand the folly and potential consequences of the invasion, the humanitarian horrors and geopolitical turbulences that would follow Saddam’s deposing. This is John’s story.