AMC Networks’ Sundance Now OTT service and the horror-themed Shudder have jointly acquired a Sky original production,
A Discovery of Witches.
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches stars Matthew Goode (The Crown, Downton Abbey), Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge), Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who), Valarie Pettiford (Being Mary Jane) and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones).
The supernatural-themed contemporary love story begins against the backdrop of Oxford academic life, in a world where small numbers of witches, vampires and daemons live and work, unseen amongst humans, hiding in plain sight. Teresa Palmer is the brilliant historian Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch denying her heritage. The discovery of a bewitched manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library throws her into the heart of a dangerous mystery – and into the path of the enigmatic vampire and geneticist, Matthew Clairmont (Goode), who hides a dark family secret.
As Diana and Matthew embark on a journey to understand the secrets of the ancient manuscript, their relationship develops, and events threaten to unravel the fragile peace that has long existed between witches, vampires, demons and humans.
“This captivating story is filled with intrigue, romance and magic and set in spectacular locations that underscore those very qualities,” said Jan Diedrichsen, GM, Sundance Now. “We are thrilled to see Deborah Harkness’ books brought to life in such an inspired way with such a charismatic cast and talented crew. The result is binge-worthy television at its best, and we know that A Discovery of Witches will appeal to both the premium drama fans at Sundance Now and the genre fans at Shudder.”
The eight-episode drama is produced by Bad Wolf -- the creative team behind The Night Of, Doctor Who, Torchwood, Da Vinci’s Demons and the forthcoming adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.
The series will make its debut in the US and Canada on a date to be confirmed, with all episodes available simultaneously on both Sundance Now and Shudder , marking the first partnership of this kind for the two SVOD services. SundanceTV has also acquired second window linear rights to the series.
Fuente: https://www.rapidtvnews.com/