SkyShowtime has added a new Polish original series to its slate, The Hidden Beast (Zwierzak), based on the life of Jerzy Hybiński and the book Zwierzak. Spowiedź policyjnego przykrywkowca by Janusz Schwertner and Mateusz Baczyński.
The 90s’ set crime drama tells the story of an undercover police officer. It is currently in production by MediaBrigade with support provided through the Act on Financial Support for Audio-Visual Production by the Polish Film Institute and funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
“At SkyShowtime we are aiming to tell stories that are local in character and universal in audience appeal, reaching far beyond the borders of the country of origin,” said Kai Finke, chief content officer at SkyShowtime. “The Hidden Beast (Zwierzak) from Poland perfectly reflects this approach; it’s a powerful, gripping crime series, that feels incredibly authentic. It is the story of one man placed in a situation where every decision comes at a cost. Thanks to an outstanding cast and creative team, led by director Adrian Panek, we are confident that The Hidden Beast (Zwierzak) will be another exceptional addition to SkyShowtime’s pipeline of Polish originals.”
The platform’s Polish slate includes Deadly Ties (Pionek), the documentary Edyta Górniak, and the drama series Morpheus (Morfeusz). Production is also underway on Genialna M. with Polsat.
