Fukuda succeeds Akira Ishizawa, who will assume the role of Representative Director of the newly established Yomiuri Chukyo FS Broadcasting Holdings Corporation from the same date.
Produced by Telewizja Polska, with Brand Trust Partners as the executive producer, the title brings a fresh and culturally resonant take on the Italian original, which has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
The new series, produced by Tall Ship Productions, No Fooling Productions, Story Mining & Supply Company and Sony Pictures Television, comes ahead of “Outlander’s” season seven finale, airing Friday, January 17.