Potboiler Productions’ Secret Service, an espionage thriller for ITV, has been licensed to MGM+ for the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Italy by All3Media International.
All3Media International is a co-commissioner with ITV and is handling global distribution of the five-part series adapted from Tom Bradby’s novel. Created and adapted by Bradby and Jemma Kennedy and directed by James Marsh and Farren Blackburn, the series stars Gemma Arterton alongside Rafe Spall, Alex Kingston, Mark Stanley, Roger Allam, Amaka Okafor, Aoife Hinds, Avi Nash, Alma Prelec and Khalid Abdalla.
“Secret Service is an exciting addition to the MGM+ slate,” said Michael Wright, global head of MGM+. “Tom Bradby and Jemma Kennedy’s adaptation, directed by Oscar-winner James Marsh and featuring star turns from Gemma Arterton, Rafe Spall, and Alex Kingston, delivers on the MGM+ promise of classic Hollywood storytelling for a modern audience. It’s smart, timely, and hugely entertaining.”
Jennifer Askin, EVP for the Americas at All3Media International, added, “We’re thrilled audiences in North America, Latin America and Italy will be able to dive into Potboiler’s suspenseful, topical tale of modern-day espionage following our first deal with MGM+. Combining cinematic production values and an all-star cast with a storyline packed full of high-octane political intrigue, Secret Service has already proved to be a ratings winner for ITV and an in-demand drama on the global stage, so it’s fantastic to see it now joining MGM+’s impressive line-up of hit television series.”
Other broadcast partners on board include NPO (Netherlands), VRT (Flemish Belgium), RTP (Portugal), TRO (Georgia), WOWOW (Japan), Yes (Israel), and Hot (Israel).
