Sky has landed the rights to the new Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson drama for STARZ, Fightland.
The eight-episode crime drama is executive-produced by Jackson through his G-Unit Film & Television.
Katie Keenan, group director of acquisitions for Sky UK and Europe, said: “Fightland is a bold and compelling British production with a distinctive voice and the potential for true global impact. We are proud to partner with STARZ to continue offering premium, character-driven storytelling for our customers. This series is a natural fit for our growing Sky audiences who are drawn to ambitious, high-impact drama.”
Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at STARZ, noted, “We’re thrilled to be stepping back in the ring with our partners at Sky and look forward to building upon the next chapter of our long-standing creative collaboration together. Fightland delivers a dynamic blend of action and fearless, character-driven storytelling set against the vibrant backdrop of British boxing. We’re proud to debut this bold drama as our first-fully owned original series.”
Facundo Bailez, head of acquisitions, and Rachel McCartney, acquisitions manager, negotiated the deal, bring the show to Sky later this year.
