The five-part thriller The Listeners, distributed by Fremantle, has been acquired by STARZ in the U.S.
Starring Rebecca Hall and directed by Janicza Bravo, the series is based on the novel by Jordan Tannahill, who also wrote the adaptation. It was produced by Element Pictures, a Fremantle company, for the BBC. The deal was brokered by Lisa Honig, Fremantle’s EVP of distribution, North America, and Lorenzo De Maio of De Maio Entertainment.
“The Listeners pulls viewers in from the start with its unique mystery while provoking questions about how society treats and believes women’s experiences,” said Alison Hoffman, president of STARZ Networks. “We’re proud to bring this critically acclaimed project to the U.S. and expand our suite of premium programming for women with this riveting psychological thriller.”
