CBC and BBC Northern Ireland have joined forces to greenlight a new romantic comedy series from Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions, with FOX Entertainment Global handling distribution.
Committed, a ten-episode half-hour comedy, features Dustin Milligan and Diona Doherty in the leads. It follows a recently divorced accountant in Toronto who falls for a woman from Northern Ireland. Filming is currently underway in County Down, Northern Ireland, with additional scenes shooting in Hamilton, Ontario. It will air on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2027 and is expected to air on BBC Northern Ireland around the same time.
“Committed exemplifies the kind of distinctive, character-driven storytelling that travels, resonating across borders and cultures,” said Prentiss Fraser, president of FOX Entertainment Global. “We’re proud to partner with CBC and BBC Northern Ireland, alongside the prolific team at Cameron Pictures, whose work consistently delivers both creatively and commercially. With its unique voice and a standout cast led by Dustin Milligan, Committed is well-positioned to connect with audiences around the world.”
“Committed offers a classic fish-out-of-water comedy intertwined with a unique love story that follows the all too human aftermath of a grand romantic gesture, rather than the build-up to it,” said Sally Catto, GM for programming at CBC. “We know the show will connect with audiences in Canada and around the world thanks to its heart and authenticity, and are excited to be partnering with BBC Northern Ireland alongside the outstanding teams at Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions.”
“Audiences are going to fall in love with this bold new comedy series,” added Jason Butler, BBC Northern Ireland’s commissioning editor. “It’s fantastic for BBC Northern Ireland to link up with CBC on this innovative project, helping to further develop and support the creative industry here and to bring a flavor of our Northern Ireland humor to comedy fans further afield.”
The CBC original is produced in association with BBC Northern Ireland by Cameron Pictures and Fabel Productions under the UK/Canada Co-Production Treaty. It was developed under the Northern Ireland Screen/Canada Media Fund Co-Development Initiative for Audiovisual Projects.
