Originally produced by Amir Matar Productions for Channel 10 in Israel, the adaptation for the cost-effective format is set to be produced by Lion USA.
The sale is in line with NENT Group’s previously stated ambition to focus NENT Studios on scripted content for its Viaplay streaming service, which will be available in at least 15 countries by 2023.
Independent distributor is working toge with partners ARD Degeto (Germany), Masterpiece (USA), ITV (UK), and NPO (Holland). Michele Buck is Executive Producer and Chris Murray returns as lead writer and showrunner.
The content agency has picked up several documentaries from All3Media, Cineflix Rights, Autentic Distribution and Scorpion TV for its VOD channels: FD Real, Free Documentary, Free Documentary History, Free Documentary Nature and ENDEVR.
Channel 2 Iceland and Glassriver confirmed the production of this new eight-part drama series in association with All3Media International, who also confirmed a presale partner in VRT Belgium.