Following successful world premieres at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival, high-end dramas “Faithless” and “The Listeners” are included in the deal.
The multi-year partnership is aimed to provide the market with compelling content that reaches a wide range of audiences in Australia with international appeal.
Norway’s NRK, Singapore’s Mediacorp and Quebec’s Radio Canada are the latest broadcasters to commission local versions of the show. The show is about to broadcast in Sweden on SVT1 (produced by Fremantle’s Baluba), Ireland on Virgin Media Television (produced by Kite Entertainment).
From February 23 to 28, 2025, All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle, ITV Studios, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, Autentic GmbH, Mediawan Rights, PBS International and TGC Global Entertainment will hold events in London.
Penelope is written and created by Mark Duplass ("The Morning Show", "The One I Love", "Tully") and Mel Eslyn (Biosphere, Room 104). Duplass and Eslyn executive produce alongside Jay Duplass ("Industry", "The Chair") and Shuli Harel of Duplass Brothers Productions. Eslyn also directs and serves as showrunner. Fremantle is handling global distribution.